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Re-Imagining Learning and Crowdfunding with Mike Channa | Huffington Post

Read the full interview on Huffington Post.

• Every entrepreneur has a story worth taking an inspiration from. What is yours?

Once upon a time… ha! Having very humble beginnings, but ambitious dreams never leads to a straight forward path, but that doesn’t mean one should stop dreaming. I was set on that path as a young boy from a small village in North India, instilled with strong core values, which eventually led to travels around the world and finishing my Masters in Oxford, and that is the same path which has now led me to Serbia (not Siberia!). I was picking up bits from almost everything along the way, and that will never stop. The journey of entrepreneurship takes the toll; it is like a roller coaster ride. I have been put down and misunderstood countless times, the lack of support maybe tenuous, everyday can be a struggle… but that is what motivates and inspires the best out of us.

Over the past decade, I have been involved in all kinds of industries and helped numerous businesses and people, much more than myself. When the time was right or rather the needs were unavoidable, I established TESLA Learning Center and CROWDiscover, both of which now have a life of their own. In the midst of it all, I have been called a visionary; a dreaming fool, one-man army (here’s to the crazy ones, the misfits…); a Crowdfunding, Learning and Startup Aficionado; an Investor in people; a Hospitality and Management Consultant; Development Chef; Graphic and Web Designer… the list is rather long. At the end of the day, I might be nothing else but an entrepreneur, but everything else at the same time.

So here’s the catch, as humans we have a tendency to refine everything to make it comprehensible. If one can be a good father or mother, brother or sister, husband or wife or more at the same time, the same may apply to your work ethics. Don’t let the world define you by their titles, rules or put you in a box, break the box! Don’t limit yourself; be good at everything you do and whenever you do it.

• Tell us about the latest trends in the education industry.

Businesses are ever-evolving, as they must. Although the education industry tends to be less trendy in terms of rapid change, innovation continues to have a powerful impact. Students are not only the consumers, but also play a vital role in evaluating information and formative assessment. The idea of ‘a classroom’ is evolving with focus on specially designed learning spaces and seamless integration of technologies. Concepts like flipped learning and centralised e-learning have been around for a while, but they have started going mainstream. Going forward, adopting and ensuring scalability of such methodologies will play a key role, and it is also at the core of our expansion plans at TESLA Learning Center.

• Tell us more about the latest market trends concerning your area of expertise.

If we talk about crowdfunding, what started as an industry in its infancy has rapidly grown into a multi-billion dollar giant. It is perhaps by far the best global marketplace for buying new products or venturing into something new, as the industry thrives on creativity. Gone are the days when Kickstarter or Indiegogo were the default choice, as there is now a crowdfunding platform for every niche and segment. Companies are deviating towards a shared responsibility of success of a campaign, giving equal emphasis to the campaigner, and not just the backers. For product oriented campaigns, the process has become far more streamlined than before, but not necessarily easier. At CROWDiscover, we have a highly engaging and direct approach with the campaigners, as most of them tend to focus more on their projects, than the campaign itself.

• How can our readers get in touch with you and collaborate?

We are always on the outlook for collaborators, franchising and investment opportunities throughout the business’s infrastructure, across the spectrum of our work. Although these businesses are relatively young, with our expansion plans on the horizon and plethora of opportunities, we would love to get connected to more like minded people. There is a lot to be gained in many aspects; both in terms of monetary and ethical terms, for everyone who wants to get keenly involved. “The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world, are the ones who do” - Steve Jobs. Further information about our work can be found on:

Websites: mikechanna.com | crowdiscover.com | institutetesla.com

Email: [email protected]

Social Links: LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter

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A big thanks to the delightful folks at Growth Hack World for this interview!

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