Anna Gandrabura
Educator| Tech Entrepreneur| Influencer| Mentor| Author
Educator| Tech Entrepreneur| Influencer| Mentor| Author
We learn best when we hear other people's stories. That's why I'm excited to tell you my story! Buckle up and scroll down for read about my journey.
Education
The first thing to know about me is that I'm an avid learner. The number of courses, workshops, coaching sessions I have taken in my life is hard to count. Among the many I'd like to highlight:
- Odesa National University, Ukraine
- University Of Oregon, USA
- CELTA certification at Teaching House NYC, USA
- Stanford University, USA
Publications
1. I have authored a tech ESP textbook "English For Tech" .
2. I have published an interactive workbook, which is titled
"So, tell me about yourself."
3. I have also published a Teacher's Guide to accompany the textbook "English For Tech".
2. I have published an interactive workbook, which is titled
"So, tell me about yourself."
3. I have also published a Teacher's Guide to accompany the textbook "English For Tech".
“Be the change you wish to see in the world" — Mahatma Gandhi
Reach out to me if you seek advice on launching an online course
I began my career as an ESL teacher and linguist at the young age of 19. By the time I turned 21, I had already discovered my passion for education and had founded a language school in my hometown of Odesa, Ukraine. This experience taught me the power of knowledge-sharing and how it can help individuals achieve their goals and dreams.
As my career progressed, I founded English For IT, which still now provides English language training solutions for tech companies around the globe. While I enjoyed this work, I felt a pull towards creating something that could scale beyond a service company. This led to my current ambitious goal of turning English For IT into a product company, which I am eager to expand more on in the Technology section.
Alongside my work with English For IT, I found new ways to educate the masses through social media. In 2022, I grew my blog on Instagram from 10k to 400k followers, and my TikTok account from 0 to 200k followers. This wasn't luck; it was a result of my hard work and passion for helping people grow. I found joy in creating "edutainment" videos, which allowed me to fulfill my childhood dreams of being a performer on stage. For me, creating content has never been just a job, but rather an exciting adventure.
As my career progressed, I founded English For IT, which still now provides English language training solutions for tech companies around the globe. While I enjoyed this work, I felt a pull towards creating something that could scale beyond a service company. This led to my current ambitious goal of turning English For IT into a product company, which I am eager to expand more on in the Technology section.
Alongside my work with English For IT, I found new ways to educate the masses through social media. In 2022, I grew my blog on Instagram from 10k to 400k followers, and my TikTok account from 0 to 200k followers. This wasn't luck; it was a result of my hard work and passion for helping people grow. I found joy in creating "edutainment" videos, which allowed me to fulfill my childhood dreams of being a performer on stage. For me, creating content has never been just a job, but rather an exciting adventure.
I am a lifelong learner. I love leveraging future tech for my projects.
My journey into Web3, Metaverse, and VR began with the idea to build Techville, a virtual city that offers a platform for people to learn soft skills (currently offers in-person and virtual workforce development training). With this concept in mind, I sought out a community of like-minded individuals and found a new home in Miami, USA in 2021.
During the latter half of 2021 and the first half of 2022, I focused on learning about Web3, Metaverse, and VR. Later in 2022, I was ready to share my knowledge and bring people onboard into the world of Web3. It usually takes six months to a year to acquire the necessary skills to the point where you can confidently share your knowledge.
If you're interested in changing your career, the Web3 space offers numerous opportunities for both tech and non-tech roles.
In 2022, I co-founded The Chain Miami, an insider guide to Web3 events, and was appointed co-president of VRARA, a global industry organization for Virtual and Augmented Reality.
During the latter half of 2021 and the first half of 2022, I focused on learning about Web3, Metaverse, and VR. Later in 2022, I was ready to share my knowledge and bring people onboard into the world of Web3. It usually takes six months to a year to acquire the necessary skills to the point where you can confidently share your knowledge.
If you're interested in changing your career, the Web3 space offers numerous opportunities for both tech and non-tech roles.
In 2022, I co-founded The Chain Miami, an insider guide to Web3 events, and was appointed co-president of VRARA, a global industry organization for Virtual and Augmented Reality.
Reach out to me if you want to become a tech entrepreneur
In my career, I have successfully built two technology products--one using blockchain and the other powered by AI--both of which are currently trending.
The first product was a platform built to issue blockchain-verified certificates of accomplishment using NFT and Polygon technologies. When a user successfully completes one of the English For IT courses, they can mint their own NFT certificate and show it off to potential employers on LinkedIn. Check it out at www.certificates.english4it.online.
The second product was co-founded by me, and is a learning management system (LMS) for online courses powered by AI. With Hiretool, English teachers can create and host their online course, save time with the AI-powered feedback feature, and enjoy a sleek, intuitive, and innovative design. Having used many third-party LMS options in the past for my own online English courses, I created Hiretool to be the ultimate solution. Learn more and try it out at www.hiretool.io.
Both of these tech products launched in 2022, making me a tech entrepreneur. When I put my mind to something, I accomplish it quickly. That's just the way I roll.
The first product was a platform built to issue blockchain-verified certificates of accomplishment using NFT and Polygon technologies. When a user successfully completes one of the English For IT courses, they can mint their own NFT certificate and show it off to potential employers on LinkedIn. Check it out at www.certificates.english4it.online.
The second product was co-founded by me, and is a learning management system (LMS) for online courses powered by AI. With Hiretool, English teachers can create and host their online course, save time with the AI-powered feedback feature, and enjoy a sleek, intuitive, and innovative design. Having used many third-party LMS options in the past for my own online English courses, I created Hiretool to be the ultimate solution. Learn more and try it out at www.hiretool.io.
Both of these tech products launched in 2022, making me a tech entrepreneur. When I put my mind to something, I accomplish it quickly. That's just the way I roll.
Community is the new business currency
I have been a community builder pretty much since the beginning of my career. If you or your business doesn't have a community, you better start building one as soon as possible. Only businesses and leaders backed by a community will have a chance to get ahead of the game. Adapt to the new reality quickly, or risk being left behind.
Join my communities:
Web3 Miami: https://bit.ly/m/jointhechain
Tech ESL Global: https://t.me/eng4it
ESL Global: https://instagram.com/english_with_annglish
Join my communities:
Web3 Miami: https://bit.ly/m/jointhechain
Tech ESL Global: https://t.me/eng4it
ESL Global: https://instagram.com/english_with_annglish
Do you have a personal brand on social media?
If not, you definitely should! Whether you are a founder or a professional, social media presence will always offer perks in your career and life. Throughout life, you may change the company you work for, or exit your startup, but you'll never change "you". Your personal brand will be with you for life.
I have built blogs on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook with an 800k+ following. I am happy to share how I did it and mentor you to build your personal brand online.
Do you need help growing your Instagram, TikTok, or Linkedin?
I have built blogs on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Facebook with an 800k+ following. I am happy to share how I did it and mentor you to build your personal brand online.
Do you need help growing your Instagram, TikTok, or Linkedin?
If you want to find a job or do business - it might be better to talk to people you barely know, rather than close friends.
I mentor beginner entrepreneurs, tech professionals, startup founders, ELS teachers launching their online courses, and career switchers breaking into tech or web3 industries.
Fun fact: According to research, it may be more beneficial to network with acquaintances rather than close friends when searching for a job or business opportunities.
Do you want me to be your mentor?
Fun fact: According to research, it may be more beneficial to network with acquaintances rather than close friends when searching for a job or business opportunities.
Do you want me to be your mentor?
The secret to juggling many projects and wear many hats successfully, I follow a few principles.
1. I love what I do and do what I love.
2. I prioritize effective time management.
3. Work within intersecting industries.
4. I make sure I enjoy my work.
1. I love what I do and do what I love.
2. I prioritize effective time management.
3. Work within intersecting industries.
4. I make sure I enjoy my work.
Speaking At Conferences
I speak on the future of education, technology, blockchain technology, the Metaverse, entrepreneurship, and women's empowerment. Feel free to reach out if you'd like me to speak at your event.
When you book me as a speaker, I promote your event in my 57k+ blog and my community.
When you book me as a speaker, I promote your event in my 57k+ blog and my community.
- Building The Metaverse: The Next 5 Years
- SoFlo Tech Innovation: Building the Next Big Tech Hub
- Empowering women in tech
The future is now: AR & VR in action- Tech ESL Program
- Women in tech and We3
- Are you hosting an event and looking for a speaker?Feel free to reach out to check my availability.
"Choose a job you love and you'll never have to work a day in your life" – Confucius.
How can I help?
- 1Workforce Development TrainingIf you have an international team and you want to bridge the communication gap to increase productivity, check out the following resources:
For US-based teams: www.mytechville.com for cross-cultural communication and soft skills training.
For offshore teams: www.english4it.online for English language training. - 2Launch an Online CourseIf you need help launching an online course from scratch or want to make changes to an existing one, book a 1-on-1 session.
- 3Build a Personal Brand OnlineIf you need advice on how to build your personal brand and online presence, book a 1-on-1 session.
- 4Learn about Web3If you're in Web3 and want to learn about Web3 events in Miami and connect with the Web3 community, visit www.theChain.miami.
- 5Join the VR/AR CommunityIf you have a VR/AR startup or company and want to join a network of thousands of other VR/AR companies globally, go to www.theVRARA.com.
- 6I Will Be Your MentorIf you're a startup incubator/accelerator or a coding boot camp and looking for a mentor to help your participants succeed, book a 1-on-1 session.
"Serendipity works only if you do" –
Anna Gandrabura
Anna Gandrabura
My projects:
I founded or co-founded these projects
- Techville. Soft skills and professional development training. Help your team reach their full potential by practicing the most in-demand soft skills in the workplace.
- English For IT. English For IT helps remote, international teams understand each other better. English For IT helps tech companies realize their ROI by investing in their workforce development. English For IT helps you speak better English, communicate across cultures, and improve your soft skills.
- The Chain Miami. Join 300+ Web3 professionals in Miami and receive weekly updates on upcoming events, private web3 dinners & more.
- Hiretool. Teach English more effectively and efficiently with cutting-edge AI technology. Create an online course and start monetizing your expertise with Hiretool.
Random Things I Love
- Helping people achieve the results they want and seeing them progress in their careers and lives.
- Broadway shows, theaters, and art exhibitions, BIG Notorious 🎶
- Food of all kinds! My favorite cuisines are Vietnamese (Pho Bo), Korean (Kim Chi pancake), Chinese (Dim Sum!), French, and Ukrainian.
- Working out! Once I decided that working out would be a regular part of my life, like eating and sleeping, going to the gym became easier. It's all starts from a decision 😉 I now work out regularly and don't complain about it. Try it for yourself!
- Speaking in public! I love sharing my knowledge to help people achieve their goals and enjoy speaking to big audiences. My largest audience was 850 people during a live event where I was the keynote speaker. Nothing can beat the energy you get from your audience.
- I am responsible for producing compelling and persuasive content and the art director has ultimate responsibility for visual communication
Anna Gandrabura (c), 2023