Ryan Chadha

Ryan Chadha Learning Expert

Ryan is an entrepreneur based in Bangalore who believes that the most rewarding learning experiences are driven by curiosity. He runs a school in Bangalore called Jigyasa The School, where the emphasis is on allowing children ample opportunity to learn by doing, making and collaborating in an environment which nurtures the freedom of movement and expression. Additionally, he is one of the lead instructors at The Crypto University, an online school where he teaches people from all over the world about the various quirks and innovations in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. He holds a BSc from Loughborough University, MFIN from University of Cambridge and has passed the CFA exams.

Why You Should Involve Your Children in Household Chores

Why You Should Involve Your Children in Household Chores

I was reading through some quotes on self-reliance this morning to use in class, and stumbled upon this one by Pandora Poikilos.

Ryan Chadha
03/12/2020
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5 Educational Podcasts You Need to Listen To

5 Educational Podcasts You Need to Listen To

Let’s face it, with the expansion of the variety of media on offer these days, not everyone, has the time to sit down and read detailed articles.

Ryan Chadha
30/11/2020
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Quest to Complete 100 Days of Code

Quest to Complete 100 Days of Code

First, the story. The raison d’être…

Ryan Chadha
30/07/2020
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Scratching an Itch with Blocks

Scratching an Itch with Blocks

About 2 years ago, shally subhash approached us about starting a coding programme for the children at Jigyasa.

Ryan Chadha
19/05/2020
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Minimalism During Quarantine

Minimalism During Quarantine

It seems like a paltry list of achievements, but the amount of time and emotional energy unspent (not saved) has helped me focus on other pursuits.

Ryan Chadha
18/05/2020
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What I Learned From Teaching Online for 3 Weeks

What I Learned From Teaching Online for 3 Weeks

On March 10th, we heard that the government had asked all schools to close for a day.

Ryan Chadha
18/05/2020
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The Options Theory of Life

The thing about life is that there are always times when you question yourself.

Ryan Chadha
06/03/2019
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How Blockchain Technologies Can Solve Real Financial Problems

I have been a close observer of the blockchain and cryptocurrency markets for some time now. It is now pretty clear to me (and a lot of other people!) that this technology has a lot of potential. I am quite optimistic that it can radically change the way we interact, transact and trust one another. Many people are skeptical about cryptocurrencies (it is a ponzi scheme!), but there is little doubt about the usefulness of the applications that cryptos enable.

Ryan Chadha
21/02/2019
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ICOs: The Devil is in the Details

In this article, I want to explore certain nuances of ICOs. For the uninitiated, the acronym ICO stands for Initial Coin Offerings. They are also sometimes known as Token Generating Events (TGEs), and in some instances, also referred to as WTFLOL. If I have to be honest, with the amounts being raised, and the business models being funded, WTFLOL describes almost everything happening in this space.

Ryan Chadha
20/02/2019
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Why Do So Many Kids Hate Math?

Why Do So Many Kids Hate Math?

Over the last few weeks, I have met loads of people who say they hate math or are terrible at math.

Ryan Chadha
20/01/2019
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