We love starting conversations that blend personal stories with big ideas in education, and Henrik's journey is a perfect example.
In this episode of The Kitchen Table, we sit down with Henrik Appert - founder and CEO of Magma Math, an internationally recognised and award-winning maths learning platform. We hear about his move to England at seven without speaking the language, finding belonging through football, his path from engineering to teaching, and how he built Magma Math to help teachers and students thrive in five countries.
What We Explore
- Henrik's Personal Journey: From arriving in England as a child to discovering purpose in teaching and founding a global edtech company.
- Building Magma Maths: How an AI platform puts teachers first, fosters ownership, and scales ambition to reach students worldwide.
- Culture and Belonging: Why high ambitions, trust, and a teacher-centric approach create teams that deliver real impact in education.
This conversation reminded us why personal stories like Henrik's fuel innovation - if you're passionate about education, tech, or belonging, it'll spark something in you.
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The Kitchen Table are grateful to our sponsors Magma Maths, Zen Educate, St Christophers Trust, Cygnus Academies Trust, The Reach Foundation and it is produced by Urban Podcasts.
