EPISODE · Jun 22, 2026 · 1H 2M
Why schools still need edtech, STEM interventions & test prep that matters: the SpeEdLabs story
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In this episode I talk with Vivek Varshney, the founder of SpeEdLabs, a test prep company that has survived the test of being a startup and is now growing to become a preferred partner for schools in smaller towns. How did Vivek and team do this, lets find out.00:00 - Introduction.01:22 - Being an IIT/IIM grad and going on to set up a startup.05:25 - Education is the only currency to come out of poverty.10:30 - Building a startup is all about product market fit, the first customer.15:30 - Outcomes decide the future of a startup, why B2B worked.20:09 - The elements that worked for SpeEdLabs.30:00 - How should one prepare for tests?34:00 - Having the playbook ready?42:00 - Why schools are going to enable parents?45:33 - The AI in the app and the future playbook.49:50 - How is the SpeEdLabs journey going into AI?55:15 - The future of education in India.Support the showThanks for Listening! Follow Us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn or Find us on YouTube
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In this episode I talk with Vivek Varshney, the founder of SpeEdLabs, a test prep company that has survived the test of being a startup and is now growing to become a preferred partner for schools in smaller towns. How did Vivek and team do this, lets find out. 00:00 - Introduction. 01:22 - Being an IIT/IIM grad and going on to set up a startup. 05:25 - Education is the only currency to come out of poverty. 10:30 - Building a startup is all about product market fit, the first customer. 15:30...
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