Ayush Agarwal

In case you’re more active on LinkedIn, here’s me — let’s connect: linkedin.com/in/ayushagarwa…

@salahuddin 100%. The open web is the only platform that can move at the speed of AI. No 30% cut, and more importantly, no app store review process to deploy an agent or teach it a new skill. It’s the ultimate distribution channel.

A cool side effect of AI is going to be the resurgence of web apps. AI Tooling is so well suited for deploying web apps & web is fundamentally a better platform for agents + computer use. Browser wars on desktop are back but expect more use of the web on mobile too.

For most of my life, I thought celebration was the reward for hard work. I’m learning it’s the foundation. Celebration isn’t a break from the work. It is the work. Because without joy — what are we really working for? Joy is the nectar of the present moment, and the jet fuel for everything that follows. Gratitude fuels resilience. The achiever in me is learning to slow down. To notice the people who show up (even when I’m running behind). And to notice the joy that’s already here. A special thank-you to my wife, Swati, for showing me how to live this. ❤️ Anyone else wrestle with “achiever guilt”? What helped you unlearn it? 🧵 2/2 #FounderLife #Burnout #Leadership #StartupCulture #Entrepreneurship

My most joy-filled birthday started with guilt 🎂 Stuck in the car finishing a client call. “Just five more minutes,” I told myself. I sprinted into the restaurant, late and apologizing. What I met wasn’t frustration — it was love. When you’re wired to achieve, it’s easy to confuse motion for meaning. That quiet guilt creeps in — the feeling that time spent living is time stolen from working. Somewhere along the way, I learned that love, rest, and joy had to be earned. Do enough. Achieve enough. Then you get to feel at ease. Frost’s line was always in my head: “The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep.” That verse built my work ethic — the drive to keep going, to earn rest through output. But sitting there, surrounded by love, I realized: Love and celebration don’t have to be earned. Joy isn’t a prize for finishing the work. It’s a choice — an act of grace. 🧵 1/2

Hey X -- Been a while since I've posted anything here. Excited to reconnect!

Excited to represent @PencilSpaces at @UNESCO for the policy discussion on Private Supplementary Tutoring!

Interesting take on process vs. talent, and quality vs. volume.

@rkarmani @saranormous @gradypb @sequoia Good point

@saranormous @gradypb @sequoia This is great but almost skeuomorphic. The possibilities are greater and very likely beyond 1:1 mapping of current apps/behaviors

.@gradypb at @sequoia AI summit: we are standing at the precipice of the greatest value creation opportunity mankind has ever known, and the landscape is wide open

🏆 We Won! 🌟 We are overjoyed to share that Pencil Spaces has emerged victorious in the Online Learning category at the prestigious Future of Education Technology Conference (@fetc) Pitchfest 2024! This award is a significant recognition of our team's relentless dedication and innovation in the field of online education. This accolade is shared with every educator, student, and supporter who has been part of our journey. Your belief in our vision and continuous feedback have been pivotal to our success. Our commitment to enhancing online learning experiences resonated strongly at the FETC, allowing us to stand out among a remarkable array of EdTech innovations. This victory at such a prominent event marks a key milestone for us and strengthens our resolve to develop meaningful educational solutions. A huge thank you to the FETC Pitchfest jury and all the participants who made this event a hub of inspirational EdTech advancements. It was an incredible experience to be amongst other innovative startups and witness the diverse, creative approaches to education technology. As we move forward, this triumph fuels our enthusiasm to keep advancing the frontiers of education. Want to learn more about our game changing innovations? Grab some time with @yush: lnkd.in/eV3eFDTA #BetterEducation #BetterTutoring #FETC2024 #FETC #EdTech #InnovationInEducation #PencilSpaces #OnlineLearning #EducationTechnology #VirtualClassroom #Tutoring

Excited to announce that Hyperline has raised a Seed round led by @slow. [1/6]

Hi #FETC, how's it going?

Just pitched at @fetc. @PencilSpaces was one of 40 companies to be in the final pitch competition. Big thanks to the organizers, the audience and the judges with their great questions!

🌟Connect with 100+ Leaders & Innovators in Tutoring! 🗓️ January 22 and 23 📍 Online or in-person by Hyde Park in London 🔗 Register Now: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI… 💡 Whether you're looking to join virtually or in person, for an hour or the full two days, this is your chance to network, learn, and grow. 🤝 Don't miss out on opportunity to spend time with Sharon Cawley, Lucy Alexandra Spencer, John Nichols (@TheTutorsAssoc), @juliasilverQT (@qualified_tutor), Steve Hall, Carl Morris, Tudor Oros, Rysia Connolly, Dr. Indramohan Singh, Aaron Greenwood, Alero Fagbulu, Vicki Brusky, Helen Osmond, Alistair Chew, Alice Charteris, Nicola Kelting, Cathleen Sagisi, Chris Wordsworth, Marlene Carbonell, Sukhi S, Mark Szpak (@tutordoctor), Paul Wilkinson, Russell Greenhill, Simon de Pinna, Alpesh Patel, Debs Kroiter, Noor Valimohamed, Angel Anyim, Ashley Woolfork, Ph.D. , Ilana King, Charlotte Watson - Wonderlearn, Shola Alabi MTA, Vicky Tan, Nika Fouquet, Lydia Joshua, Mansib Ibrahim, Rita Farrell, Jane Bilham, Leah Warren, and so many more! To all our delegates, thank you so much for joining us and sharing your expertise. We are truly excited about the opportunity to collaborate with you and elevate tutoring to new heights! In case you can't make it to the Tutoring Roundtables, do join us at Bett Global on January 24, 25, and 26 showcasing our cutting edge innovations. 🔗 Register@tutordoctorow: lnkd.in/gFmsywQG #TutoringRoundtables #EducationEvent #Networking #TutoringCommunity #Tutoring #PencilSpaces

In 2017, people wished they'd invested in crypto in 2015. In 2021, people wished they'd invested in 2018. Everyone admires those who invested pre 2014, and held through the Mt Gox collapse. Now, it's the start of the next cycle, and... people wondering if it's better to wait and see. Investing is simple but hard.

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@ReadyforReading have you checked out @pencilspaces?

@corps_nj @BedtimeMath @CurriculumAssoc @Prudential @njchildren1 @vingopal @read12me Congratulations on your anniversary!

Today, we celebrate our 1-year anniversary as a non-profit. In one year, we have served 3870 scholars in over 60 locations and raised scholar confidence and academic growth. On to year 2! @BedtimeMath @CurriculumAssoc @TutorWithPearl @Prudential @njchildren1 @vingopal @read12me

In Vicki's words: "My students love Pencil Spaces!" #pencilspaces

@devonzuegel Yeah, I miss @path

As I get older, I realize it's a huge bummer that we collectively decided in our early 20s that Facebook was uncool It's the one place where I added everyone I knew in real life, and it would be a great way to stay in touch now I want to know when friends go through big moments like getting married, changing careers, falling sick, and having kids. But my social graph is scattered across the globe, so there isn't really a natural touchpoint to know those things

@yben @dannynic @PencilSpaces @dannynic we’d love to give you a free pro account and show you everything @PencilSpaces can do! Also, we’ll be in London for the @TheTutorsAssoc conference 10/26. Let's catch up over a drink? And meanwhile, DM me anytime. @yben, thank you for suggesting @PencilSpaces to Danny!

@dannynic Have you had a look at @PencilSpaces ? Full white boarding with video calling built-in. Also some extra useful tools like putting websites on the whiteboard everyone can use and dozens of integrated apps

Google Jamboard is ending, but there are many FREE alternative sites you can use. Figjam, Kami, Miro, Canva and Lucidspark to name just a few. Find out more here whiteboardblog.co.uk/2023/09/altern… #google #jamboard