The entrepreneur who funds small schools in India to scale: Steve Hardgrave's quest in Varthana

India has around 250 million kids in school and India has dreams of becoming a $10 trillion economy. Getting to that GDP number is not an herculean task if the education system can make children go to good schools with curriculum that makes them aspire for higher education. The inspiration for that aspiration comes from founders of schools, teachers, parents and government, it's an all around team effort. These dreams have to be enabled by funding and theUpStreamLife.com met with Steve Hardgrave who in his capacity as entrepreneur of Varthana has aided several schools to scale up by financing them. The story of Varthana is filled with hardships and is testimony to how entrepreneurs build companies, it is a long road. Enjoy this interview like we have.00:00 - Introduction01:36 - The business of Varthana and its origins.09:44 - Financing schools in India & how these businessmen work.16:39 - Varthana's first customer a decade ago.22:44 - Clients that come to Varthana are the small schools and colleges.28:00 - Making schools successful in India.29:10 - Managing NPAs pre and post COVID-19.33:35 - Being inspired by music.Support the showThanks for Listening! Follow Us on  Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTube