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Nov 2021
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The future of edtech is infinite with La...

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About this episode
Today’s episode is with the prolific Badr Ward, the instigator of the Edtech industry for Children across the Middle East and North Africa, and the founder of Lamsa.

Led by the latest in Early Childhood Development (ECD) research & Education Technology, Lamsa is the essential learning companion in every child's developmental years, laying the foundation for lifelong development and success, in the years that really matter.

On account of his vast and diverse knowledge, Ward was selected by the World Economic Forum as a member of the Global Future Council and serves as an Advisory Board Member at the Emirates College of Technology.

We talk about the following and so much more
✅ How his early years in the Montessori school system shaped his perspective on early education
✅ His decision to build Lamsa and his product development journey
✅ How he creates feedback loops with both customers: the parent and the child
✅ His top takeaways and advice on how he stays motivated and aligned - this is one you don’t want to miss!

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes with startup founders in the Middle East and North Africa!

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