Ep.7 The Shocking Truth: Why Skill-Based Education Beats Traditional Education

Today's guest Fazil Sheikh is a big advocate of choosing experiential-based learning over formal education. He has never been to a university himself yet has found one of the most prestigious academies of London: Maverick Business Academy. In this conversation with Fazil, we discussed: His experience at HSBC and Frankfinn Institute Why is experiental learning preferred over formal education Concept of Emotional Quotient What skills are required to become a business leader? Concept of Reverse Learning How is Maverick different from other educational institutions? FOLLOW ► Diary of a Founder Instagram: / diaryofafounderpodcast TikTok: / diaryofafounderpodcast Muhammad Tariq YouTube: @Muhammad_Tariqofficial Facebook: https://bit.ly/4fO0uo3 Instagram: /muhammad_tariqofficial LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4dPX6qR Timestamps: 00:00- 1:57 Introduction 1:58- 5:38 Fazil's Background 5:39- 6:38 Realization of Current Education System 6:39- 8:25 His experience starting his first venture 8:26- 9:15 Experiential Learning 9:16- 10:00 Transitioning to Maverick Business Academy 10:01- 11:17 How is Maverick different from any other academies 11:18- 13:43 Emotional Quotient 13:44- 14:38 Real-life applications of EQ 14:39- 15:37 Power of Strong Communication Skills 15:38- 18:14 Open learning methodology 18:15- 20:50 Skills every leader should have 20:51- 22:05 Reverse Learning 22:06- 22:31 How do you measure success 22:32- 25:10 Why he never entered into formal education 25:11- 30:09 Future of Formal Education 30:10- 34:23 Role of AI in Current Education System 34:24- 38:29 Mastering AI 38:30- 39:46 Maverick in Next 10 Years 39:47- 41:38 Message to Budding Entrepreneurs 41:39- 42:18 Conclusion