The EdisonOS Podcast

Anil Kumar is a Health Evangelist dedicated to revolutionizing lives through nutrition. With 8 years of extensive research, he delves into the profound connection between food choices and well-being. Anil's journey began in 2012, fueled by a personal mission to address lifestyle diseases after witnessing his family's health struggles. Through seminars, collaborations with experts, and hand...

Alyssa Atan Bowlby is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Yleana Leadership Foundation, renowned for her expertise in college readiness and admissions. With over 15 years of experience in teaching and tutoring, Alyssa has helped thousands of students excel in standardized tests and gain admission to top colleges. She is known as Alyssa the College Expert on YouTube, where she shares valua...

Pratap Iyer is a seasoned educator and founder of Study Abroad Mentors, with over 15 years of diverse work experience. Transitioning from a corporate career, he discovered his passion for mentoring students aspiring to study abroad. Specializing in SAT, GRE, and GMAT preparation, Pratap has guided countless students to secure admissions in prestigious universities worldwide. With a track record of...

Erika Sass is an experienced educator and co-founder of a successful Kindergarten - 8th grade multi-lingual school dedicated to closing the opportunity gap. With over 24 years of experience, she has made a significant impact on students' lives. Erika is also a national facilitator for Welcoming Schools, providing training to educators on various social justice topics. Her commitment to excelle...

Dr. Shaan Patel, founder and CEO of Prep Expert, is renowned for his exceptional journey from struggling standardized test-taker to achieving a perfect SAT score. With over 100,000 students benefited, Prep Expert, under Dr. Patel's leadership, has helped students improve their SAT and ACT scores, gain admission to top colleges, and secure scholarships worth over $100 million. Dr. Patel holds d...

Zhanara Kushueva, a 40-year-old mathematics educator from Kyrgyzstan, brings over a decade of teaching experience to her role. Having taught at esteemed institutions such as the American QSI School and Cambridge schools in Kyrgyzstan, Zhanara specializes in teaching a wide range of mathematics levels, including SAT Math and Math Olympiad preparation. Her primary objective is to assist students in...

Amy Niego brings over six years of experience as Director of Studies at Centro Norteamericano, where she has demonstrated a passion for employee training, curriculum design, and integrating current language research into teaching practices. With a recent focus on LMS, L&D program design, and eLearning, Amy has expanded her expertise in instructional design, training delivery, and performance a...

Bobby Hood is a dedicated tutor specializing in various standardized tests including the ACT, SAT, ISEE, SSAT, LSAT, GMAT, GRE, and MCAT (CARS), along with assisting students with admissions applications and essays. With a personalized approach, Bobby emphasizes critical thinking skills and mindful test-taking strategies that extend beyond the exam room. He offers one-on-one online sessions, provi...

With three decades of experience in standardized test preparation, Mike Bergin is a nationally recognized leader in the field. As the founder of Chariot Learning in 2009, he is dedicated to delivering transformative, individualized education. Mike oversees national programs at Chariot Learning and trains educators across the country as an ACT Certified Educator. Additionally, he serves as the foun...

Aniket has been working in the international Edtech domain for 6 years. Having previously run his own Edtech startup ’EngiVista’, he has rich experience across teaching, curriculum development as well as business operations. More of a ’lets try it out!’ person, he currently leads the curriculum team at Eddy and also supports the business strategy part.

Dilip Ashokkumar, an experienced mentor with over 8 years of expertise in GMAT, GRE, and SAT coaching, challenges traditional learning assumptions. Armed with an educational background from IIT-Madras, London Business School, and the University of California, Los Angeles, Dilip emphasizes a sensory-rich approach to education. His philosophy centers on dedication and strategic effort, focusing on t...

Rahul Paul, a dedicated educator specializing in SAT Math preparation, has empowered over 700 students globally to achieve their dream scores. With a highly personalized approach, Rahul addresses individual challenges, instills confidence, and provides a customized lesson plan for unparalleled SAT Math readiness. New students benefit from a diagnostic test and a free 30-minute introductory demo, s...

Leveraging her bilingual and multicultural background, Gina Yoryet Ashfield has crafted a dynamic brand rooted in interpretation, certified translation, and authorship. Currently expanding her professional repertoire as a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC), Gina's multifaceted skills contribute to her marketability. Specializing in teaching writing for standardized test preparati...

David Lord is a UCI graduate with a BS in biology. His passion for teaching started in high school when a former teacher approached him to help his peers. In college, he continued to help fellow classmates, whether it was chemistry, physics, or mathematics. After graduating a year early, he joined a tutoring company and amassed over a decade of teaching experience in SAT, ACT, maths, up through ca...

Sri Lakshmi Savitha with over 15 years of teaching experience, Savitha is a dedicated educator with expertise in high school, undergraduate, and test prep instruction. Her passion for teaching extends to content development in math and science, particularly for SAT ACT. Known for her patient and disciplined approach, she tailors her teaching style to each of her students grasp and understanding le...

Prasad is a former top management thinker of Indian origin, is also a distinguished thought leader in innovation, leadership, and change management. Known for integrating business strategies with insights from brain research and spirituality, he advised 130 plus C level executives at Fortune 500 companies. Co author of From Start to Rise, he founded the Center of Leadership, Innovation, and Change...

Valencia Bell is a visionary founder of schools, who pioneers a transformative approach to standardized test preparation. With a commitment to infusing character elements into K 12 and collegiate curricula, she prepares students not only for academic success, but also for life's challenges. Driven by the belief in universal access to information, Dr. Bell champions goal based learning, aiming...

We have Barack Rosenblum. Barack is the founder of Essay Mentors, who boasts a rich background spanning over a decade in mentoring students across the greater Seattle area and nationwide. With a diverse career that began as an English teacher, S. Department of Labor and a tenure as a leadership Organization Development and Communication Consultant. His passion for making a difference in the lives...

We have Janish Shah. Janish is an expert in tutoring for GMAT, GRE, SAT, ACT for students from all over the world and also for Indian MBA and BBA entrance tests.

Meet Nathaniel Haynesworth, a co-founder and Senior Director at Esoteric Academic Solutions, where he orchestrates research, business, and leadership functions. With a keen eye for growth opportunities, Nathaniel leads the successful launch of new K-12 programs and services both in the U.S. and overseas. His expertise lies in data collection and analysis, focusing on academic achievement, program...

We have Mike McGibbon. Mike graduated from, Berkeley in 2002, and has been a tutor in the greater NYC area ever since his students have attended all of the nation's top universities in every elite school in the Northeast. Thanks in part to their test scores over half have scored 32 on the A CT or 89th percentile on ISE or SSAT. In his free time, he builds forts with his kids, improvises on the...

Today we have Amir Mousavi, Amir is coach driven by curiosity and the passion for helping others live full filling lives. After a decade in a well paid corporate job Amir realised lack of excitement, sunday scaries and boredom signs he need a change, enrolling in a coaching program he experienced a transformative journey that reignited his passions and removed barriers to authentic living. Now Ami...

With a remarkable three-decade-long career in the realm of education, Jeff Eisenberg stands as an accomplished test preparation professional and an expert in the art of crafting compelling admissions essays. With a specialized focus on guiding students through the intricacies of SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT exams, he has consistently played a pivotal role in their academic success. Furthermore, Jeff&#3...

Inspired by the popular American TV show "A Different World" and a particular episode featuring the character Dwayne Wayne, Courtney Muse discovered his passion for teaching at an early age, specifically in the realm of mathematics. This transformative moment, in which Dwayne Wayne wanted to drop out of calculus, later becoming the very teacher of that same class, had a profound influenc...

Elizabeth is an award winning teacher and writer who earned her Ph. D. in English literature from Vanderbilt University. She grew up in New Jersey and attended Rutgers University, where she double-majored in English and history. In 2011, she left classroom teaching to open a private tutoring business.  Elizabeth began publishing in graduate school and wrote book reviews and features for ForeWord,...