(0:00) Gagan Biyani, CEO of Maven, joins Jason to discuss the future of online learning. (2:24) Maven: the evolution of online learning. (3:23) Exploring Maven's elite courses offered by a diverse pool of passionate professionals. (6:57) Analyzing who is leveraging Maven for education and the cost dynamics of online learning. (10:30) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist (11:36) How Maven's live cohort-based learning emphasizes accountability and interactivity for higher success rates. (13:15) Comparing the outdated cost structures of traditional education with modern alternatives. (23:10) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://www.Embroker.com/twist (24:45) Nick St. Piere (creative director/designer) teaches AI for creatives on Maven. (26:04) Jason contemplates leading his own course on the art of podcasting. (26:31) Unveiling the potential earnings for educators in the online learning marketplace. (28:27) The online educational landscape featuring insights on Coursera, Udemy, and others. (30:56) Brave - Try the Brave Search API at http://www.brave.com/jason (33:40) Jason built the “pit” at TechCrunch50, where he and Gagan first met. (35:08) How Udemy's early days were shaped by the Founder Institute and Adeo Ressi. (41:28) Gagan shares his personal story of being fired from Udemy and the lessons learned. (47:33) The trials, tribulations, and ultimate closure of the food delivery start-up, Sprig. (53:39) Discussing the most effective methods for scaling and growing a product. (55:02)The world of fundraising and understanding the power law in venture capital. Subscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp Check out Maven: https://www.maven.com/ X: https://twitter.com/Jason https://twitter.com/gaganbiyani LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaganbiyani Thanks to our partners: (10:30) Vanta - Get $1000 off your SOC 2 at https://www.vanta.com/twist (23:10) Embroker - Use code TWIST to get an extra 10% off insurance at https://www.Embroker.com/twist (30:56) Brave - Try the Brave Search API at http://www.brave.com/jason Listen here: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-week-in-startups-audio/id315114957 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6ULQ0ewYf5zmsDgBchlkr9 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes315114957/this-week-in-startups-audio More from us: Twitter: https://twitter.com/twistartups Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartups Official site: https://thisweekinstartups.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube to watch all full episodes: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkkhmBWfS7pILYIk0izkc3A Subscribe to TWiST Clips for all the best moments: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7tJlcUA6PzVHEMo-X7ddg #startups #entrepreneurship #investing #angelinvesting #tech #news #business