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Harvard Alumni Accelerator Podcast: Thought Leadership & The Startup

Michaela Horvathova, Co-Founder & Chief Education Officer of Beyond Education:

Excited to share my conversation on the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs podcast — thank you so much, Denise Silber, for the invitation and such a thoughtful exchange.

This episode is a personal one. I reflect on the rollercoaster of building BE Beyond Education — from bold ideas to unexpected pivots, and the constant balancing act between vision and execution. I also share how my background in competitive tennis shaped my mindset as a founder — especially when it comes to resilience, strategic clarity, and adaptability.

We explore what it takes to grow a purpose-driven startup, the role of thought leadership, and how the Harvard Alumni Entrepreneurs Accelerator supported our journey.

If you’re curious about entrepreneurship, purpose-driven innovation, or rethinking education in the age of AI, I hope you’ll tune in.