From rented shops to a chain of affordable schools | Children's Academy | Progress Mantras EP: 01
Welcome to the very first episode of Progress Mantras, a podcast series that dives deep into the heart of MSMEs and School Promoters growth and transformation.
In this powerful episode, we explore the journey of Children’s Academy Group of Schools, on how they created an affordable school chain — an inspiring story of legacy, leadership, and innovation in K-12 education sector.
Hosted by Profectus Capital, this episode features 🎙️:
👨🦳KV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus Capital
👨🏫Rohan Bhat – Chairman, Children’s Academy Group of Schools
👨💼Rohit Bhat – CEO, Children’s Academy Group of Schools
📘Dr. Dhirendra Mishra – Founder, Life Educare
Whether you're an aspiring school leader, an educator, or simply passionate about the future of learning in India, this episode is packed with lessons, inspiration, and actionable advice.
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Timestamps:
(00:00) – Pre-cap
(01:11) – Introduction
(6:53) – The Bhat Family legacy
(8:17) – Mr VV Bhat’s Mumbai journey and inception of Children's Academy
(10:16) – Challenges and early days of Children's Academy
(17:26) – Expansion journey of the Children's Academy Group of Schools
(28:47) – Dr Mishra’s teacher to consultant journey
(32:10) – All about the New Education Policy
(40:28) – Changing parents’ expectations
(44:03) – Role and adoption of technology
(46:49) – Planning for growth
(51:02) – Which schools will survive?
(54:58) – Which is the best Board?
(1:06:37) – Transformation and Affordability
(1:12:41) – 500 to 5000 students: Expert advise
(1:18:30) – 4 pillars of a school’s growth
(1:19:19) – Business model of Affordable Schools
(1:22:33) – Dynamics of a family-manged school
(1:24:43) – Professional Structure
(1:29:16) – School Infrastructure and Holistic Education
(1:33:53) – Success in academics
(1:36:11) – Collaboration and expansion
(1:38:08) - Expert advise on expansion
(1:41:20) – Digital Transformation: Fad or Must
(1:44:54) – How to finance your school’s growth
(1:47:47) – Finance Mantras for schools
(1:53:28) – How to get finance easily
(1:57:19) – Importance of Values and Culture
(2:02:02) – Rapid Fire
(2:12:45) – Conclusion
KV Srinivasan - CEO, Profectus Capital
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-v-srinivasan-1a308185/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-v-srinivasan-1a308185/]
Rohan Bhat – Chairman, Children’s Academy Group of Schools
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan-bhat-9b89514a/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan-bhat-9b89514a/]
Dr. Dhirendra Mishra – Founder, Life Educare
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dhirendra-life/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-dhirendra-life/]
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