Take yourself out as a CEO before the board takes you out. Breaking the founder-centric model | Henry Motte Muñoz, founder and CEO of Edge Tutor

Henry Motte-Muñoz is the founder of Philippine EdTech, Edukasyon.ph, and also serves as a founder and CEO of a new venture called EDGE Tutor, which was spun out of Edukasyon. EDGE Tutor is a platform that offers comprehensive tutor support solutions, from sourcing and screening, to training and retaining highly qualified tutors. They recruit licensed teachers in emerging markets, starting with the Philippines. And after a thorough selection and onboarding process, they provide continuous training and place them in tutoring companies in 20 plus countries globally.

Topics:

[00:00:00] - Academic Pressure in MBA Programs 

[00:01:50] - Introduction to Henry and his ventures 

[00:05:28] - Upbringing and Dual Heritage 

[00:09:07] - Importance of Dual Roots 

[00:09:40] - Impact of Moving and Restarting 

[00:13:39] - Dreaming of Journalism and Finance 

[00:14:57] - Balancing Dreams and Financial Security 

[00:15:28] - Pragmatic Job Search in the UK 

[00:16:45] - College Life and Hobbies 

[00:20:18] - Challenging Experience in Investment Banking 

[00:27:28] - Taking an MBA 

[00:30:05] - MBA as a Transformative Experience 

[00:32:35] - Philosophical Focus in Business School 

[00:35:57] - Post-MBA Career Choices 

[00:40:51] - Gender Divide in Leadership 

[00:42:30] - Spinning Out EDGE Tutor 

[00:44:24] - Transitioning Roles 

[00:48:48] - Dealing with Toxic Star Performers 

[00:54:45] - Getting to Know Each Other 

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