44. Can we save the post-covid schooling crisis with THIS AI tool? | Phillippa De’Ath

Education is changing fast, and the old ways of running learning institutes are no longer working. Philippa De’Ath set out to solve this when she co-founded Arbor Education, a platform designed to shift the focus of teachers away from admin work and back to what matters most: the students. In this week’s episode of All About Business , Philippa shares how she and her co-founder built a mission-driven company that is both profitable and has a significant social impact. She reveals the secrets to scaling in a complex, highly regulated industry, from automating routine tasks with AI, to empowering educators with real-time data and insights. Philippa breaks down what it takes to turn a passion for impact into a sustainable enterprise. She unpacks the challenges of scaling, the importance of listening to end users, and how to keep your purpose at the core while building a business that delivers both explosive growth and positive change. Whether you're starting a company or looking for a mission-driven strategy that actually works, Philippa's journey is packed with practical insights you can borrow and scale. 01:03 The Mission and Impact of Arbor Education 02:14 Understanding Arbor's Management Information System 03:03 The Growth and Success of Arbor Education 06:07 The Role of AI and Cloud in Modern Education 13:23 Encouraging Entrepreneurship in Schools 20:40 Philippa's Journey: From IBM to Founding Schools 25:06 Reflecting on the Journey 25:32 Building a School from Scratch 26:15 Opening the Schools 26:43 Challenges and Growth 27:59 Founding Arbor Education 31:44 Expanding Arbor's Reach 34:38 Improving School Efficiency 39:55 Future Ambitions and Reflections Check out Arbor Education’s website: Follow Arbor Education on LinkedIn: Follow James Reed on LinkedIn Start your free trial at Reed.ai NOW! All About Business is brought to you by Reed Global. Learn more at Reed.com This podcast was co-produced by Reed Global and Flamingo Media. If you’d like to create a chart-topping podcast to elevate your brand, visit Flamingo-media.co.uk