Imagine a world where anyone, anywhere, could access Ivy League-quality education—for free. That is the vision that Daphne Koller, co-founder of Coursera, turned into reality.
💡 The Big Idea
As a Stanford professor, Daphne saw first hand how many people lacked access to quality education. In 2012, she co-founded Coursera, bringing university-level courses to millions worldwide through online learning.
🚀 Overcoming Challenges to Build a Global Platform
- Scepticism from academia—Many universities doubted online education would be effective.
- Funding hurdles—Convincing investors that free courses could become a business wasn’t easy.
- Breakthrough moment? Coursera partnered with top universities like Stanford, Yale, and Harvard, proving the demand for flexible, high-quality online education.
📈 Coursera Today:
✅ Over 130M+ learners from around the world
✅ 3,000+ courses from top universities and companies
✅ Helping people upskill, earn degrees, and change careers
🔥 Lessons from Daphne Koller’s Success:
✅ Education should be accessible to everyone—not just the privileged.
✅ Innovation means challenging traditional systems.
✅ Scaling impact is just as important as starting a business.
Daphne Koller’s story proves that technology, when used right, can change lives on a massive scale.
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