About this episode
What if you didn’t wait until after university to build your first startup?
In this episode of From Garage to Growth, we sit down with Liam Sherwood and Tayler Schäplitz, two young entrepreneurs who chose to pursue entrepreneurship straight after high school by launching EDME, an education platform designed to make learning more engaging, accessible, and inspiring.
Driven by a belief that education should extend beyond the classroom, Liam and Tayler share how they’re using technology to encourage lifelong learning and empower people to continuously develop new skills.
Starting Young
Many aspiring founders believe they need years of experience before launching a business.
Liam and Tayler explain why they decided to take the entrepreneurial route immediately after school, the challenges they faced, and the lessons they learned from building a company at such an early stage.
Rethinking Education
Traditional education doesn’t always prepare people for a rapidly changing world.
We discuss the inspiration behind EDME, how the platform combines learning with motivation, and why creating engaging educational experiences is becoming increasingly important.
The Future of Learning
Technology is reshaping how people acquire knowledge.
Liam and Tayler share their vision for digital education, personalised learning, and building an environment where people of all ages are encouraged to become lifelong learners.
Building a Startup from Scratch
Launching a startup without extensive experience requires resilience and adaptability.
The founders reflect on validating ideas, overcoming early obstacles, and balancing ambition with continuous learning as first-time entrepreneurs.
Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
Looking back on the beginning of their journey, Liam and Tayler encourage aspiring founders to start before they feel completely ready, embrace curiosity, and view every challenge as an opportunity to learn.
Whether you’re a student, aspiring entrepreneur, educator, or passionate about the future of learning, this episode offers valuable insights into building innovative solutions that inspire lifelong education.
About the Guests
Liam Sherwood and Tayler Schäplitz are the co-founders of EDME, an education platform focused on combining inspiration, technology, and lifelong learning to create more engaging learning experiences.