How MasterClass Founder David Rogier Brought Star Power to Online Learning

Published: April 14, 2021, 3:19 p.m.

b'The CEO of the popular instructional service discusses the company\\u2019s launch in 2015 and how its growth was turbo-charged during lockdown conditions. Rogier details the uphill climb to convince notables such as Dustin Hoffman and Serena Williams to teach the first courses. He offers his wish list for future MasterClass instructors, and the former venture capitalist speaks candidly about the hardest parts of being an entrepreneur. \\u201cBy nature you\\u2019re choosing to do pursue an idea that most people think is impossible,\\u201d he says.'