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Subrata GhoshFounder & CEO of Redstone Learning Inc Published On: Tuesday, July 05, 2016 Views 5680

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"There is a difference between giving directions and giving direction."

Subrata Ghosh did his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) from Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. Being a passionate programmer, he achieved a major milestone by doing the Sun certified Java architect certification. He continued to focus on being an entrepreneur and chase his entrepreneurial dream. It was during his business exploration phase, that he stepped on a groundbreaking idea, which eventually led him to conceptualize Redstone Learning, which is a leading global ed-tech company of Indian origin, with offices in New York and the Middle East providing both, online and on-demand learning.

What inspired you to build the above product/ service?

We are living in an age of tumultuous change. Digitization, AI and globalization are disrupting the status quo at an unprecedented pace in every industry. If one looks at what is happening with Transportation (on-demand, electric, driver-less), Commerce (online, on-demand, personalized), Healthcare (AI assisted diagnosis), etc – the future is very uncertain, and yet full of opportunities for those who can adapt.

During my business exploration phase, I realized that there was a huge crisis building up for business and knowledge workers. Most professionals that I met across industry were concerned about the drastic changes in industry around them. They were worried that they would wake up one day and find themselves irrelevant. And most businesses, large and small, were worried about not having access to the right expertise to help them stay agile and ahead of the curve.

I felt what was needed was a platform for real-time, relevant expertise – thru a combination of top-notch experts, high quality and constantly evolving learning content, and delivery formats that follow the learner. That is the only way that business and individuals can cope.  That is what Redstone Learning was built for.

What was the most challenging part of your journey till now?

Being a first-generation entrepreneur starting from India. Most of one’s critical learnings will come from mistakes made. It takes a strong and focused mind, to be able to persist and build something from scratch under these circumstances.

Please provide a brief overview of your product/ service. 

Redstone Learning is a leading global ed-tech company of Indian origin, with offices in New York and the Middle East. It provides Online and On-demand Learning & Expertise solutions for Organizations and Individuals – focused on business functions like Regulatory Compliance, Strategy and Operations, HR, Project and IT/Quality Management.

It runs 2 well-known online consumer learning brands globally:

(i) Compliance World, which is among the largest providers of online courses in Governance and Compliance, and

(ii) ezCertifications, a global leader in professional certification courses for Business and Management.

Redstone currently has over 500 empanelled experts across the globe. Professionals from companies including some of the world’s largest research organizations, the world’s largest payments platforms and the world’s largest pharma companies, among others, leverage Redstone Learning to keep themselves ahead of the curve.

Redstone has over 200+ business skilling courses and 30 professional certifications. It trains around over 10,000 people a year.

What is your life mantra?

Timing, perseverance, and years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success.

Share some details about the investments that you have been able to fetch for the business till now (if any)

None. The company is self-funded till now.

How do you protect yourself from the problem of Brain Drain?

We are a global company – so we get to pick the best brains, no matter where they are.

According to you, what are the three qualities an individual must have to achieve success?

  • The ability to separate noise from data
  • The ability to inspire others and take them along
  • The persistence to stay the course in spite of challenges

Which online tools/ services/ apps do you use the most and would like to recommend as well?

An entrepreneur needs a quick way to capture his thoughts and to-do reminders. So use any good note taking app on the mobile, e.g. Evernote.

Share any one habit which you think makes you more productive.

Being able to prioritize well – I think this is one of the most important skills that entrepreneurs need to cultivate.

Share any one habit which you wish to change in yourself.

There is always more to do at work. All this comes at a significant personal cost – that of time spent with family.

Answer in less than 50 words:

One tip to success:

Define what success means to you – and prioritize accordingly.

One mistake you believe every individual must avoid:

Trying to fit too many things into one’s schedule. Work, Sleep, Family, Friends and Fitness are all important – but it is said that an entrepreneur only gets to choose any three!

One most important lesson that you have learnt till now::

It is important to avoid getting distracted by interruptions that don’t add value and are outside of own’s control.

What are your plans for next 3 years?

Make our work more relevant to the world. Keep working on innovations to bring more value to our customers.  Be among the top 5 globally recognized brands for online learning.

What are your top three getaway destinations?

  • Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • Las Vegas, US
  • Coastal Odisha, India

If you get a chance to start your career again what would you do differently this time?

Nothing. Any different path taken might not have led to any better results. What matters is giving 100% to the task at hand and enjoying the journey as it comes.

Share a quote that inspires you the most.

“There is a difference between giving directions and giving direction” – Simon Sinek

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