That Remote Life | Interviews with Digital Nomads and Location Independent Entrepreneurs

Today on the podcast Mitko is joined by Wes Kao the cofounder of Maven - the first course platform focused specifically on Cohort-Based Courses. Wes came up with the idea of cohort-based courses while she was working with Seth Godin and together they launched the AltMBA which was the first cohort-based course of this kind on the internet.

During this conversation you will learn how Wes ended up working with Seth in the first place, the problem with the current generation of Massive-Open-Online-Courses or MOOCs, and how running your courses through a cohort helps boost your revenue, helps improve completion rates, and most importantly helps students implement what they learn.

Show Notes

Today on the podcast Mitko (@mitkoka) is joined by Wes Kao (@wes_kao) the cofounder of Maven - the first course platform focused specifically on Cohort-Based Courses. Wes came up with the idea of cohort-based courses while she was working with Seth Godin and together they launched the AltMBA which was the first cohort-based course of this kind on the internet. 

During this conversation you will learn how Wes ended up working with Seth in the first place, the problem with the current generation of Massive-Open-Online-Courses or MOOCs, and how running your courses through a cohort helps boost your revenue, helps improve completion rates, and most importantly helps students implement what they learn.

💬  Topics Discussed:
  • What were some adjustments for Wes when she moved from the U.S. to Canada?
  • What is a cohort-based course (CBC)?
  • How Wes ended up working with Seth Godin
  • Is there a benefit of going through the corporate world before focusing on a more entrepreneurial career path
  • Defining and perfecting your craft
  • What are the benefits of using Maven as opposed to other platforms when creating a course?
  • Can Maven function as a course marketplace in the future
  • Finding your audience and growing as a lecturer
  • Are MOOCs (massive open online courses) still a viable learning option?
  • What is the Creator Monetization Matrix?
  • Balancing free and paid content
  • Can CBCs be used in regular schools?
  • The differences between CBCs and traditional teaching methods
  • How does Maven encourage bidirectional learning?
  • Using online courses as credentials when applying for jobs or projects
  • Differences between a content creator and operator
  • Creating content in your style and on your own terms
  • Why companies should not reward Super ICs (Individual Contributors) by promoting them to managerial positions
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What is That Remote Life | Interviews with Digital Nomads and Location Independent Entrepreneurs ?

That Remote Life is a podcast focused on helping you become location independent in order to live life on your terms. Serial entrepreneur and traveler Mitko Karshovski interviews some of the most successful entrepreneurs and digital nomads to help uncover the strategies and skills to help you reach the same success. Follow Mitko's journey in real-time as he builds his own location independent business and shares all the lessons and experiences. If you are someone who wants to get out of a desk job, start your own business, and become a location independent entrepreneur, then this show is for you. Visit the show online at ThatRemoteLife.com/podcast