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#172: 25-Year-Old’s $675M AI Startup, OpenAI’s India Push, and Freelancing Secrets from Hannah Dixon
Education Next- Hundred and seventy second Edition
Priyanka Modi
August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025.
Welcome to EducationNext #172, your weekly spark for creators, innovators, and AI enthusiasts.
Watch my interview with Hannah Dixon, the founder of Digital Nomad Kit and creator of The Virtual Excellence Academy.
Hannah has trained thousands of people worldwide to become successful Virtual Assistants and freelancers, helping them move into meaningful self-employment, financial freedom, and location independence.
✨ In this conversation, Hannah shares:
How young people can start their freelancing journey
The skills that are most in demand right now
Practical tips for new freelancers to stand out
Why freelancing is one of the most empowering career paths today
Hannah’s experience training thousands of freelancers makes her insights especially valuable for anyone considering a career shift, starting out in the gig economy, or exploring ways to build independence through digital work.
If you’re thinking about becoming a freelancer or Virtual Assistant, this interview will give you the inspiration and actionable advice you need to get started.
Kickstart your career with Freelance Foundations or sponsor a student at MaNaBu Movement.
Top Stories:
25-Year-Old’s $675M Legal AI Empire: Legora’s Rise
A 25-year-old Swedish founder launched Legora in 2023, now valued at $675M. With no legal background, they built an AI workspace for lawyers, serving 250+ clients in 20+ countries.
The spark: Speed and collaboration drive Legora’s edge.
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Why 95% of Corporate AI Projects Fail: MIT’s Warning
MIT research shows 95% of corporate AI projects collapse due to poor strategy and execution. Overhyped expectations, misaligned goals, and lack of practical integration doom most efforts.
The lesson: Creators must focus on clear, actionable AI applications.
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OpenAI’s India Leap: New Delhi Office & ChatGPT Go
OpenAI opens its first India office in New Delhi, targeting its second-largest market. ChatGPT Go, priced at ₹399/month, boosts access with 10x more messages and image generation. India’s student and developer base is soaring.
The stakes: OpenAI aims to lead India’s AI boom.
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