Alright, so picture this: a bunch of brainy grads from KUET are scrolling through the internet one day and what do they see? People signing up for online courses left, right, and center, but hardly anyone finishing them. It’s like starting a diet on Monday and giving up by Tuesday lunchtime. These guys, let’s call them the Ostad crew, decide they’ve had enough of this digital drop-out nonsense and set out to fix it.

Now, here’s where the magic happens. Ostad, born out of the frustration of incomplete online courses, swoops in like a digital superhero. They’ve got Abdullah Musabbir, Fahim Siddique, Mridul Khandaker, Shariful Mubin, and Shourov Barua leading the charge, armed with a mission to make skill-building as easy as binge-watching Netflix.

So, what’s their secret sauce? Live learning, baby! None of that pre-recorded snoozefest. Ostad hooks you up with real industry pros, live and direct. You get to ask questions, share memes, whatever floats your boat. And the best part? You can do it all from your favorite spot on the couch.

Now, let’s fast forward a bit to Ostad’s big moment in the tank. These guys stroll in like they own the place, and why not? They’ve come a long way from their humble beginnings. Sure, they hit a few bumps in the road, but who hasn’t? It’s all part of the startup journey.

Their pitch? Smooth as silk. These founders know their stuff, and it shows. They’ve got this AI-powered platform that’s slicker than a greased-up penguin. And get this: 16,000 people have already completed their courses with a whopping 90% completion rate. That’s more impressive than my ability to finish a bag of chips in one sitting.

But here’s where things get spicy. They’re asking for a cool 1 crore in exchange for just 1.25% of the company. Talk about shooting for the stars! The sharks, being the savvy investors they are, start circling, asking all the tough questions. How does the platform work? Who’s using it? And most importantly, what makes Ostad stand out from the crowd?

But hey, Ostad isn’t sweating it. They’ve got answers for days, and they’re not afraid to dish ’em out. They even drop the bombshell that they’ve helped 4,000 people land jobs. Cue the shark frenzy.

In the end, it’s Sami, Kazi, and Fahim who take the bait, offering up 1 crore for a 6% slice of the Ostad pie. Sure, they had to haggle a bit, but that’s just business, baby. And with that, Ostad seals the deal, making history in the tank and proving once and for all that when it comes to learning, nobody does it better than the Ostad crew.

Hello my fellow private investigators (amateur or otherwise)! Uncork that vintage bottle of mystery because we are diving deep into the gritty backstory of a company who is as elusive as the Cheshire cat. That’s right, folks! Buckle up, we are about to unravel the secrets of ‘English Champ’.

They are like the CIA of entrepreneurship – leaving virtually no clues to their operation. My own version of ‘Mission: Impossible’ involved some sleuthing and let me tell you, it was as exciting as trying to put a hat on a bald eagle.

The founders of this shadowy empire ventured into the unpredictable storms of entrepreneurship earlier than most of us even dared to make our beds. One of them, Hridoy, who can not only perfectly balance a corporate job and entrepreneurship but also describes himself as a ‘problem solver’. This guy must’ve read the job description for a superhero and thought, “Hey, that’s me.”

Their dedication is infectious, and not the kind you need to call in sick about. Workaholics to the bone, their idea of a well-spent day off includes scanning the competition. Talk about serious business! And you thought your Aunt Agnes was nosy for spying on the neighbour’s lawn.

When they do decide to break free from the chains of work, these tireless souls continue their quest for knowledge. Their social lives might look less ‘Friday Night Lights’ and more ‘Discovery Channel’, but it’s all about staying ahead, right? These guys would probably turn a karaoke night into a business strategy session.

Challenges to them are like bees to honey – they thrive on them. You can feel the strength of their bonding; it’s like a band of business brothers (and possibly sisters).

Interestingly, they are on the lookout for mentors, but not just any run-of-the-mill type. We’re talking about the cream of the crop, aka, the Sharks. English Champ isn’t looking for an infusion of cash from Shark Tank, oh no. For them, the platform is like a prom night – a chance to look fabulous, hog the limelight, and dance with the stars (or in this case, Sharks) of the business world.

The folks at English Champ are so pumped, they give Energizer bunny a run for its money. So, unroll that scroll of anticipation because there’s an epic adventure brewing in the tank. Stay tuned fellow Tank enthusiasts, don’t touch that dial (err…scroll wheel?). Will it be sink or swim? As they say in showbiz, “That’s all to be revealed in our next episode of ‘Beneath the Tank’!”