What is Nas Daily’s edtech game plan?

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“In the future, everyone will be world-famous for 15 minutes,” or so goes a popular saying often attributed to American artist Andy Warhol. Whether he actually said it or not, it’s a statement that seems all too true nowadays – it’s incredibly easy to create content online, with platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Now, anyone with a camera and internet access can be a star.

But some of these folks are bigger than others. Nuseir Yassin, the man behind popular video channel Nas Daily, is pretty famous – but what’s a little less known is how he plans on using his popular video platform to build an edtech venture.

Today we look at,

• Nas Daily’s edtech platform
• This business management startup from India
• Other newsy highlights such as Jumbotail’s latest fundraise and the current state of digital banking licences in Indonesia

PREMIUM SUMMARY

From entertainment to education

If you’re active on social media, you’ve probably heard of Nuseir Yassin’s Nas Daily, which became known for producing a video every day for 1,000 days and amassing over 34 million followers on social media. But many would be surprised to learn about Yassin’s latest venture, Nas Academy, and the grander plans he has for his company.

• Those who can, teach: Nas Academy is an edtech platform that wants to turn content creators into teachers and offers classes on related topics such as storytelling and growing an audience. This venture is Yassin’s way to bring about a change he thinks has long been overdue: decentralization in both education and media.
• Live and learn: The programs on Nas Academy aren’t just for independent creators – the platform has partnered with corporates such as Grab, Singapore Airlines, and Indian video-streaming platform MX TakaTak to train more creators.
• Distribution channels: Nas Academy benefits from Nas Daily’s existing brand name and accumulated goodwill. However, it has to stand out from other platforms like MasterClass and Skillshare and find its niche.

Read more: Nas Daily dreams of hiring 1,000 people for its grand edtech plans

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