The Indian education system is criticized most of the time for its crazy obsession with marks, lack of practical skills and olden teaching methods. But what if someone chose to challenge all this? In this powerful leading episode of The Founder’s Dream, we meet Deepak C.V., the co-founder of Aspire Bee School, who went from a rural student to a school founder with a mission to change how children are educated in India.
If you’ve ever wondered how to open a school in India, how to make it more than just a business, or how to truly impact young minds this episode is for you.
Why Deepak Decided to Open a School
Deepak’s story is not just inspiring, it’s relatable for thousands of Indians. Coming from a small village, Deepak walked 5–6 km daily just to attend school. His father, who taught him through logic and life lessons, instilled in him the value of education — not just for marks, but for life.
After completing his MTech, Deepak worked in multiple industries — teaching tuitions, running a sports turf business, and doing jobs in Chennai and Bangalore. But something was always missing. That gap led to the idea of Aspire Bee School, where education means building life skills, not just scoring marks.
The Reality of Opening a School in India
Deepak has approached this business with a purpose but usually opening a school is often seen as a business opportunity. In the podcast, he shares step-by-step tips on running a school, including.
- Investment Amount: Starting with ₹20–25 lakh, partly from savings and partly through loans.
- Choosing Land: Securing land for a Montessori school in Bangalore.
- Learning Through Tuitions: Teaching children helped him understand child behavior and parent expectations.
- Content Creation: Starting a YouTube channel during COVID to build trust with parents and promote educational content.
- Community Building: Earning trust in Bangalore’s competitive school market, where parents often spend 40% of their income on education.
This episode shows that starting a school from scratch is possible with vision, strategy, and emotional connection.
Rethinking the Indian Education System
The flaws in the Indian education system is highlighted by Deepak:
- 1. No focus on understanding
- 2. Importance given to marks instead of making kids life ready
- 3. Lack of parent involvement in education
- 4. Schools operating as businesses, forgetting the emotional needs of children
But at Aspire Bee School, the focus is on:
- 1. Everything is practical and based on observations
- 2. Building confidence and real world skills in children
- 3. Educating parents on supporting their child’s natural talents
- 4. Encouraging emotional intelligence from a young age
Business or Mission? The Founder’s Perspective
Deepak clearly states: “School is not my business, it’s my mission.”
For him, running a school is about building good citizens, teaching children how to face challenges, and removing the fear of failure.
His advice to future founders:
- Don’t start a school just for profits — start it for impact.
- Listen to parents and children, adapt your curriculum.
- Small schools can create big change if the vision is clear.
Lessons for Future Education Entrepreneurs
If you are wondering how to open a school or run a school successfully in India, this podcast gives valuable insights:
- Start small but focus on quality.
- Use technology and social media to reach parents.
- Invest in good teachers, not just infrastructure.
- Remember — education is about building better humans, not just students
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Conclusion
The Indian education system needs reformers, not just businessmen. Deepak’s journey with Aspire Bee School shows that even with modest investment and no big investors, you can build a purpose-driven education business.
If you are passionate about education in India, dream of starting a Montessori school, or simply want to understand modern education trends, this episode of The Founder’s Dream Podcast is a must-listen.
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You can start a small Montessori or preschool with an investment of around ₹20–25 lakh, depending on land, infrastructure, and teacher hiring costs.
Yes, running a school can be profitable, but long-term success depends on trust, quality education, and parent engagement—not just infrastructure or fees.
The major issue is the excessive focus on marks instead of real learning and life skills. Schools need to prioritise understanding, confidence, and emotional growth over rote memorization.
