Education Investment with Monde Nkosi

• EdTech and Leadership with Robert Paddock

  Robert Paddock (co-founder of GetSmarter, Hubble Studios, and Valenture Institute) talks to host Monde Nkosi about EdTech and leadership. Robert discusses EdTech in K-12, higher education, and lifelong learning. He explores the potential of technology to transform education, and explains the limitations of technology and the important role of humans in the learning process. Robert also discusses personal lessons from his entrepreneurial journey founding three successful EdTech companies. These lessons include deeply challenging topics such as burnout and personal fulfilment. Robert is an exceptional entrepreneur. He co-founded GetSmarter, which went on to become one of the global leaders in the market for online short courses and was acquired by 2U in 2017. Robert also co-founded Hubble Studios, which went on to be acquired by Noodle Partners in 2023. Robert is currently the CEO of Valenture Institute, which he also founded. Outside of his entrepreneurial achievements in EdTech, Robert is a musician, triathlete, founding board member of Injini EdTech Accelerator, and co-founder of Men Who Meditate. Watch on Youtube · Watch on YouTube

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• Investing in Education with Sudeep Laad

  Sudeep Laad, Partner in L.E.K. Consulting’s Global Education Practice, talks to host Monde Nkosi about investing in education. Sudeep shares an overview of the $25 billion annual investments that go into independent education groups around the world, and explains the various verticals that these investments go into. He highlights emerging themes in the education sector that he is excited about, including premium schools expanding to emerging markets, mid-fee schools in countries with growing middle classes (such as Vietnam), and higher education in regions with rising enrolment rates (such as Africa). Sudeep also discusses the social impact of the sector and shares some personal stories about his journey. Sudeep Laad is a Partner in L.E.K. Consulting and a founding member of its Global Education Practice. He advises operators, investors, foundations, and governments on areas of strategic importance. He brings in-depth experience in education segments covering K-12, tertiary education, transnational education, after-school supplementary education, language learning, and education technology. Over the last decade and a half, Sudeep has led more than 400 projects in education in more than 40 geographies. His insights have been featured in numerous publications, including Education Investor Global and Relocate Global. He is frequently invited to speak at industry-leading education events, including SuperReturn Emerging Markets, AFSIC Africa, EdEx Online Africa, EdtechX Europe, Edtech Asia, and Education Investor’s Global Hotspots. Watch on YouTube · Watch on YouTube

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• Leading a Schools and Higher Education Group with Geoff Whyte

  Geoff Whyte, Group CEO of ADvTECH Limited (JSE:ADH), talks to host Monde Nkosi about leading a combined schools and higher education group serving more than 100,000 students across multiple countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Botswana and Ethiopia. Geoff presents his investment and social impact case for ADvTECH and independent education. Geoff also shares some personal stories about his journey from growing up in Scotland to living, and working, in multiple countries including England, Russia, and the Netherlands; and moving to South Africa in the late 1990s. ADvTECH is an education group listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange with a market capitalisation of approximately R18 billion / $1 billion. Prior to joining ADvTECH in 2024, Geoff was the CEO of Nando’s Africa/Middle East/South Asia region. He has executive experience in a range of global organisations including Unilever, PepsiCo, Cadbury-Schweppes and SAB-Miller. Geoff has also won a range of awards including the Sunday Times’ South African Marketing Person of the Year. He holds a Master’s degree in economics from the University of Aberdeen. Watch on YouTube · Watch on YouTube

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• Education Infrastructure in India with Jasmeet Singh Chhabra

  Jasmeet Singh Chhabra (co-founder of JV Ventures, Cappella, and Crimson Schools) talks to host Monde Nkosi about education infrastructure in India with a focus on primary and secondary schools (K-12). Jasmeet describes the phenomenal scale and fundamentals of India’s K-12 education system. He presents his investment case for school properties in India and explains his approach to building long-term win/win partnerships with education groups. Jasmeet also discusses the social impact of the sector and shares some personal stories about his journey, including the source of his enduring love for poetry. Jasmeet is a seasoned real estate investor and entrepreneur. He is the co-founder of JV Ventures, an investment firm in India managing a portfolio valued at over $1 billion. Jasmeet is a pioneer of the education infrastructure asset class in India, having co-founded Cerestra and Cappella, two investment vehicles that own school real estate serving more than 20,000 students in India. Jasmeet is also a co-founder of Crimson Schools, a network of independent schools serving more than 15,000 students in India. Earlier in his career, Jasmeet was Chief Investment Officer at India REIT, one of the early homegrown real estate private equity funds in India. Watch on YouTube

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• Affordable Independent Schools in South Africa with Stacey Brewer

  Stacey Brewer (co-founder and Chair of SPARK Schools) talks to host Monde Nkosi about her experience building a network of affordable independent schools in South Africa. Stacey explains how SPARK deliver high quality education at an affordable fee level, correcting a common misconception that independent schools only serve the wealthy. She discusses SPARK’s use of technology, as well as their innovative approach to scheduling, real estate, and teacher professional development. Stacey also shares some personal stories about how SPARK evolved from her MBA thesis and pays tribute to some of the people who have helped her along the journey. Stacey is a celebrated entrepreneur and leader. She co-founded SPARK Schools, a network of independent schools serving more than 17,000 students in South Africa. She has won a range of awards including South African Innovator of the Year and the Elle Boss Award for leading female entrepreneurs in South Africa. She is also an Archbishop Tutu Leadership Fellow. Watch on YouTube

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