India’s Education System is Broken? IAS Officer Explains | UPSC, AI & Startup Reality | Gauri Kumar

What does it really take to transform systems, improve education, build institutions, and lead with integrity?In this insightful episode of Let’s Chat with GB, Gaurav Bhagat sits down with Gauri Kumar, former IAS officer, education reformer, policy strategist, and entrepreneur for a powerful conversation on leadership, governance, execution, education reform, entrepreneurship, and India’s future.From studying at Harvard to leading major institutional transformations in India, Gauri Kumar shares practical lessons on how visionary leadership, empowered teams, and long-term thinking create real impact.The conversation explores:• Leadership and execution in large institutions• Building systems that create long-term change• Challenges in India’s education ecosystem• Why schools produce exam takers instead of problem solvers• The future of AI and technology in education• Entrepreneurship, bootstrapping, and sustainable startups• Why long-term thinking matters more than hypeShe also shares insights from transforming NIFT into a globally respected institution, improving curriculum systems, reducing bias in interviews, and strengthening industry integration.This episode is a masterclass on leadership, systems thinking, education, entrepreneurship, and creating meaningful long-term impact.