Welcome to the first episode of the Scaling Secrets Podcast! In this insightful discussion, we sit down with Mainak Roy, the cofounder of Simple Education Foundation and a Teach for India Fellow. Eight years into his journey, Mainak shares the hurdles he faced at the age of 25 and the strategies he has fine-tuned to gain acceptance and trust from teachers and government officials in India's education sector. Key Highlights from the Episode:  Challenges of Raising Philanthropic Capital: Mainak discusses the importance of consistent outreach and relationship building to secure funding.  Training Future Educators: A deep dive into Mainak's mission to prepare young adults for teaching roles and his innovative approach to teacher training.  Collaborating with Government: Balancing the benefits of impactful government collaboration with slower implementation times.  Learning Beyond Traditional Resources: Insights on expanding educational creativity by leveraging platforms like YouTube.  Upcoming Initiatives: The future goals of the Simple Education Foundation, include efforts to address a potential teacher shortage through coaching and mentoring programs.