E141: Anshuman Singh (Co-Founder of Scaler)

The Desi VC with Akash Bhat

Anshuman Singh is the Co-founder of ⁠Scaler⁠, an edtech company designed to upskill college graduates and young software engineers in advanced computer science topics. The company has raised $55M from Lightrock, Peak XV Partners and Tiger Global Management, at a valuation of $700M. Before Scaler, Anshuman had co-founded InterviewBit, a platform aimed at helping software engineers prepare for technical interviews. During this time, he noticed that many talented individuals were struggling with the practical skills required to excel in real-world tech jobs, despite holding degrees in computer science. This realization laid the groundwork for Scaler.

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Episode Notes:

1. Introduction (1:20)
2. Shifts in EdTech: A Founder’s Perspective (2:35)
3. The Inspiration Behind Scaler (6:40)
4. Crafting a World-Class Curriculum (14:48)
5. Navigating Challenges as a VC-Backed Startup (21:10)
6. Building Brand Advocacy and Community (25:19)
7. Preparing Talent for an Evolving Workforce (31:20)
8. Today’s Student and Their Approach to Learning (35:49)
9. Surprising Insights About EdTech in India (44:55)
10. Key Learnings as a Founder and Leader of Scaler (50:11)
11. Advice for Aspiring EdTech Founders (53:25)

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Social links

1. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anshuman on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
2. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Anshuman Singh on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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4. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Akash Bhat on Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
5. Follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Akash Bhat on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠