David Rogier

David Rogier, CEO and founder of MasterClass, talks about landing notable names, scaling after a disappointing launch, and adapting to users' needs during the pandemic.

David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass, talks about his childhood and early career, the current state of education, finding business ideas, how he started MasterClass, learnings after 7 years, and the future of education and online learning.

David Rogier, Founder and CEO of Masterclass, shares insights from his impressive journey in the education sector. He emphasizes that startup founders have one core job: managing risk while raising VC. David argues against sending pitch decks ahead of meetings, explaining how it can backfire. He also discusses crucial questions founders should ask VCs and the importance of selecting the right investors for long-term success. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates how his grandmother's lessons shaped his vision for transformative education.

David Rogier, founder and CEO of MasterClass, built a platform that brings world-class experts to millions. He discusses recruiting top instructors, how formats and audiences shifted after the pandemic, MasterClass’s role in schools, AI-driven personalized learning, and a new AI-focused business program with partners like OpenAI and Chicago Booth.

David Rogier, Founder of a company, discusses persuasiveness, which is the combination of expertise and trustworthiness. He explores how to establish expertise within a team, the power of framing requests with a reason, and framing assignments as requests to build trust.