An interview with Vedant Hamirwasia, Director of ODA Class, a pioneering Edtech startup
In this exclusive interview, Vedant Hamirwasia, Director of ODA Class, shares his insights into how the pioneering EdTech startup is reshaping the educational landscape.
With a vision to make quality education accessible and engaging, ODA Class combines innovation with technology to meet the evolving needs of students.
Hamirwasia discusses the company’s mission, challenges, and the future of education in a rapidly changing world.
What inspired you to co-found ODA Class, and what gap in the education sector were you aiming to address?
Vedant Hamirwasia: ODA Class was established with a clear mission of making high-quality education accessible and affordable to students across India.
The idea was born out of an intention to bridge the educational gap by leveraging technology to provide live online classes that are both engaging and affordable.
We bring together exceptional top-tier educators, predominantly from prestigious institutions like IITs and NITs, who possess a profound conceptual understanding and adeptness in content delivery.
The platform caters to students from grades 1 to 10, following the CBSE curriculum, and offers a unique dual-teacher system.
Under the dual-teacher approach, the ODA Class offers lectures by master teachers as well as continuous chat-based support from academic mentors.
This combination of real-time interaction and round-the-clock personalized assistance ensures that each student’s learning needs are met, making education more effective and inclusive.
ODA Class remains one of the most affordable online education platforms in the country, staying true to its founding principles of accessibility and quality.
How does ODA Class differentiate itself from other Edtech platforms in India?
Vedant Hamirwasia: ODA Class stands out by focusing on a student-centric approach, offering customized learning experiences.
Unlike many other Edtech platforms, we provide a blend of live interactive sessions, recorded lessons, and personal mentor support, ensuring consistent engagement. Our platform encourages active participation, with regular check-ins and tailored feedback to monitor progress.
Can you share insights into how your curriculum is designed to cater to diverse learning needs?
Vedant Hamirwasia: We design our curriculum with a focus on individualized learning paths, ensuring every student’s unique needs and strengths are addressed.
How does ODA Class leverage technology to enhance the learning experience for students?
Vedant Hamirwasia: ODA Class is actively leveraging new-gen technologies like AR/VR, mixed reality, gamification and GenAI to align content with the CBSE curriculum
What are some significant challenges you’ve faced in the Edtech space, and how have you navigated them?
Vedant Hamirwasia: One of the major challenges in EdTech has been managing high expectations while ensuring consistent support and quality.
We’ve addressed this by emphasizing proactive communication, adapting quickly to feedback, and focusing on scalable solutions that effectively meet student and parent needs.
How important is parental involvement in the learning process, and what role does ODA Class play in facilitating this?
Vedant Hamirwasia: Parental involvement greatly enhances student outcomes. ODA Class facilitates this by providing regular communication, progress tracking, and personalized support to keep parents informed and actively engaged in their child’s learning.
What advice would you give to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to enter the Edtech space?
Vedant Hamirwasia: My advice to aspiring entrepreneurs looking to enter the Edtech space is to always stick to their core values. For me, the core was always to provide good quality, accessible education to the masses at affordable prices.
As ODA Class continues to lead the charge in educational innovation, Vedant Hamirwasia’s vision of accessible, tech-driven learning remains at the core of the company’s mission.
With a focus on creating transformative experiences, ODA Class is poised to shape the future of education, empowering students and educators alike to thrive in a digital-first world.
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