From Classroom Teacher to Education Technology Entrepreneur

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If someone had told me years ago that I would one day be building technology solutions, teaching coding to children, and leading an education technology company, I probably would not have believed them.

My professional journey began in the classroom.

Like many educators, I started with a passion for teaching and a desire to make a positive impact in the lives of young people. As a classroom teacher, I quickly discovered that education is about much more than delivering lessons. It is about inspiring curiosity, building confidence, nurturing potential, and helping learners see possibilities beyond their current circumstances.

As I progressed in my career, I developed a growing interest in technology and its potential to transform education. This interest led me into the field of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), where I served as an ICT Instructor and later as Head of Information Technology.

During this period, I gained a unique perspective on the challenges facing both education and technology adoption. I saw schools struggling to integrate technology effectively into learning. I saw educators who wanted to embrace digital tools but lacked the support and training to do so. I also observed how many young people were consuming technology every day without understanding how it worked or how they could use it to create opportunities for themselves.

The more I encountered these realities, the more convinced I became that technology would play a critical role in shaping the future of education.

What started as curiosity soon became a mission.

I invested time in learning, experimenting, building, and exploring new technologies. I immersed myself in educational technology, digital learning, software development, and emerging innovations that could help solve real-world problems.

As my knowledge and experience grew, so did my desire to create solutions that could make a meaningful difference.

This vision led to the establishment of Edubeta in 2021.

Through Edubeta, I set out to help schools, organisations, entrepreneurs, and businesses leverage technology to improve learning, increase efficiency, and unlock new opportunities. The goal was never simply to provide technology services but to create solutions that drive impact.

However, one question continued to stay with me:

What if children could be introduced to technology much earlier?

I often reflected on my own childhood and the opportunities I might have had if I had been exposed to technology education at a younger age. I realised that many children faced the same challenge. They had access to technology but little opportunity to understand how it worked or how they could use it to create and innovate.

That realisation inspired the launch of Kidz Tech Coding Club in 2022.

What began as a simple summer coding bootcamp has grown into a platform dedicated to helping children and teenagers develop future-ready skills in Coding, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Digital Literacy, Game Development, and other emerging technologies.

Today, my work sits at the intersection of education, technology, and innovation.

I believe that technology is one of the greatest tools available for solving problems, creating opportunities, and transforming lives. I also believe that education remains one of the most powerful forces for positive change. When these two worlds come together, extraordinary things become possible.

My journey from classroom teacher to education technology entrepreneur has taught me that meaningful impact often begins with a simple willingness to solve problems and serve others.

The path has not always been easy, and there is still much work to be done. Yet every step has reinforced my belief that the future belongs to those who are willing to learn, adapt, innovate, and empower others along the way.

As I continue this journey through Edubeta and Kidz Tech Coding Club, my mission remains clear: to leverage technology and education to create opportunities, inspire innovation, and help build a brighter future for the next generation.

The classroom may have been where my journey started, but the vision continues to grow far beyond its walls.

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About the Author

Olaniyi Olajide is an Education Technology Entrepreneur, Founder of Edubeta and Kidz Tech Coding Club. He is passionate about helping children, educators, schools, and organizations leverage technology for learning, innovation, and growth.

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