How do you turn a classroom challenge into an award-winning EdTech business?

In this episode of Tech Journey Insights, Rebecca Franks and Beverly Clarke MBE are joined by Hannah Wright, founder of CirKits, to explore how a simple idea from the classroom became an innovative learning resource that is helping children understand computer hardware through augmented reality.

Hannah shares her journey from computer science teacher to entrepreneur, discussing the challenges of developing an educational product, testing ideas with teachers and learners, protecting intellectual property and building confidence as a founder.

The conversation explores the realities of starting an EdTech business, the importance of user feedback, creating engaging learning experiences and why solving genuine classroom problems can lead to meaningful innovation.

Whether you're a teacher, entrepreneur, EdTech founder or simply interested in innovation and technology education, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration.

• Starting an EdTech business

• Building CirKits

• Augmented reality in education

• Computer science education

• Product design and user testing

• Transitioning from teaching to entrepreneurship

• Protecting intellectual property

• Building confidence as a founder

• Innovation in education

• The future of learning technology

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In this empowering episode, Faith Ruto joins hosts Beverly Clarke MBE and Rebecca Franks to unpack her tech journey — from rural Uganda to becoming a TEDx speaker, executive coach, and digital entrepreneur. Faith shares how she overcame doubt, embraced tech as a non-techie, balanced parenting with purpose, and built a coaching brand that transforms lives.

You’ll hear insights on:

• Building confidence after career pivots

• Using AI in coaching without losing the human touch

• Navigating parenthood in a tech-heavy world

• Transforming self-doubt into action

• Why now is the time to embrace technology, not fear it

  
  

🎤 Featuring: Faith Ruto — TEDx Speaker | Executive Coach | Founder of Transformation21st
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Listen now and take your own leap of faith.