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Genius At Scale
Hesky Kutscher
Ep. 39
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We welcome Hesky Kutscher to this weeks episode of the Evoking Genius Podcast.
Hesky, the CEO of the Edutech Saas 'Activate', is a serial entrepreneur that gained practical wisdom that shaped his entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. This included selling books door-to-door. We explore Activate's remarkable journey during the pandemic, uncovering pivotal moments, and understanding the iterative nature of growth in a dynamic business landscape. Including Activate's focus on optimizing for customer value and strategic growth, with innovative approaches to engaging parents and students.
Hesky also dives deep into the uncharted territories of entrepreneurial parenting as he reveals his unique approach to instilling an entrepreneurial mindset in his children.
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