AI in Special Education: Bridging Gaps & Empowering Educators | Jhillika Trisal | #TGV632

Join us for a transformative conversation with Jhillika Trisal, the visionary CEO of Cognitii, as she shares her journey from neuroscience researcher to social entrepreneur. Discover how her AI-powered platform is revolutionizing special education in India with a bold mission to impact 1 million children by 2027. Jhillika dives deep into the reality of "virtual autism," the importance of the human touch in learning, and the invaluable success mantras that keep her grounded. Whether you're an aspiring founder or a parent navigating the digital age, this episode is packed with insights on building impact at scale.Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Jhillika Trisal & Cognitii 00:03:37 - Why You Should Listen: Accessibility & Affordability 00:06:20 - Rapid Fire Round: Curiosity, Invention, & Aliens 00:08:55 - The Guiding Voice: A Mother’s Wisdom 00:10:30 - Success Mantras: Curiosity, Perseverance, & Asking for Help 00:12:47 - Why Trisal Started Cogniti: The Neuroscience Background 00:17:42 - Challenges of Launching a Startup 00:20:25 - How AI Amplifies Special Education 00:22:45 - The Non-Negotiable Human Touch in Learning 00:28:16 - The Threat of "Virtual Autism" & Mobile-First Strategy 00:31:21 - Researcher vs. Entrepreneur: Insights from Science 00:34:33 - Lessons from Early Failures 00:43:20 - Advice for Young Social Entrepreneurs 00:47:19 - Trivia: The Origins of Special EducationGuest LI profile link:https://www.linkedin.com/in/trisaljhillika/CONNECT WITH THE HOST ON LINKEDIN:Naveen Samala: http://surl.li/tmksmIf you'd like to contribute to our mission, please donate through PayPalhttps://paypal.me/NaveenSamlaTGV Inspiring Lives Volume 1 & 2 are on Amazon:Vol 2: Notion Press: http://surl.li/tmkryVol 1:Paperback:https://amzn.eu/d/4Y1HAXj#TGV is available in Hindi:https://youtube.com/@tgvhindiFOLLOW ON X:@guidingvoice@naveensamalaExplore more at: https://www.theguidingvoice.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.