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100 Mind-blowing Things You Need To Know About How To Add Breakthrough Value To The Lives Of 1 Million People

Fahri Karakas
23 min readOct 26, 2023
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A great example of adding breakthrough value to the lives of millions of people is the success story of Khan Academy. Khan Academy, founded by Salman Khan in 2008, is a nonprofit organization that provides free educational resources and online courses spanning a wide range of subjects.

Initially starting as a series of online videos on specific topics, Khan Academy quickly gained popularity due to its accessible and easy-to-understand teaching style. As the platform expanded, it grew into a full-fledged educational ecosystem, offering interactive exercises, practice quizzes, and personalized learning tools.

What makes Khan Academy truly remarkable is its ability to reach millions of learners worldwide. The organization’s impact is exemplified by a case study conducted in Los Altos, California. In collaboration with a local school district, Khan Academy implemented a blended learning model, where students combined traditional classroom instruction with Khan Academy’s online resources.

The results were astounding. The program led to a significant increase in student performance and engagement, with students progressing faster and achieving higher levels of mastery in various subjects. As a result, the district…

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Fahri Karakas
Fahri Karakas

Written by Fahri Karakas

Associate Professor in Business & Leadership at University of East Anglia. Passionate about doodling, imagination, and creativity. Author of Self-Making Studio.

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