David Perell: Will Online Courses Break the Education Establishment?

David Perell is an educator, writer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of the online writing school Write of Passage, where he teaches students to think, write, and communicate with clarity and impact. David is also the host of the North Star Podcast, where he interviews fascinating people and explores innovative ideas. Through his work, David has become a leading thinker on topics such as education, creativity, and the future of work.

In this episode, we dive into what makes an effective online course, the dynamics behind curating incredible online experiences, and how he draws inspiration from visual artists and electronic music artists like Madeon and Porter Robinson to create his online education courses. David also shares his thoughts on digital branding, the future of learning, and the changes he hopes to see in K-12 education.

Chapters:

0:00 - David Perell

2:00 - What makes an effective online course, experience, or cohort?

14:30 - The operations and team dynamics behind curating incredible experiences

20:00 - How David draws inspirations from other artists

28:00 - The logic behind David’s branding

34:00 - Why is David invested in education and what is the future of learning?

44:00 - How to turn potential energy into kinetic energy

59:00 - What David hopes to see change in K-12 education

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