Akshay Rana
Product Manager · ThriveCart
He works with founders and builders on product strategy, technical architecture, AI applications, and creating experiences that can scale from early adopters to millions of users.
Session Formats
Each session type has a defined format, duration, and expected output for your team.
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AI Product Strategy & Innovation
# Session topics: - Finding high-value AI opportunities in education - AI-first product design - From idea to MVP in 30 days - Building an AI roadmap - Measuring AI product success - Product-market fit for AI solutions
duration="45-60 min"
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Building AI-Powered Learning Systems
# Session topics: - LLM integration in educational products - Adaptive learning systems - Recommendation engines for learning content - AI tutoring architectures - Agent-based learning assistants - Real-time educational analytics
duration="20-30 min"
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EdTech Startup Growth & Scaling
# Session topics: - Going from MVP to paying customers - EdTech business models - B2B vs B2C education markets - Growth strategies for education startups - Fundraising preparation - Building startup teams
duration="60-90 min"
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Data & Learning Analytics
# Session topics: - Student engagement analytics - Learning outcome measurement - Educational data pipelines - Predictive analytics in education - Data-driven product decisions - Privacy and responsible data usage
duration="30-45 min"
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Engineering Excellence & Technical Leadership
# Session topics: - Scaling engineering teams - Technical architecture reviews - System design for educational platforms - Code quality and delivery processes - AI engineering best practices - Building high-performing teams
duration="45-60 min"
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AI Ethics, Safety & Trust in Education
# Session topics: - Responsible AI implementation - Bias and fairness in educational systems - Teacher trust in AI tools - Human-in-the-loop learning systems - Student privacy - Governance frameworks
duration="45-60 min"
Tools I Recommend
Starter references, reading, and tools to accelerate your team before a session.
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