Math whisperer and YouTube star
Daniel Jung wants to conquer the world with AI
14.06.2024, 05:00
Daniel Jung inspires millions of viewers with his math videos. But the college dropout is not only a YouTube star, he is also an educational revolutionary, entrepreneur, investor and author. He is now aiming for global expansion using AI. In the successful ntv podcast “Biz & Beyond” he reveals how.
Daniel Jung is a phenomenon. Back in 2011, when education was not a topic on social media, he began putting his math explanatory videos online. They are clicked on over a million times a day. He now has over a million followers. But he is not just a YouTube star, he is also an educational revolutionary, entrepreneur, investor and author.
Jung believes that the greatest challenges for the education system are breaking away from old ways of thinking and the fear of doing something wrong. There is a great need for improvement at German universities, particularly with regard to cooperation with companies. Many teachers are motivated to work with new concepts, but the means and opportunities are lacking. Today, Jung is trying to work with partners to make schools and universities fit for the future with innovative concepts. He would ideally like to set up a “vision fund” with a few hundred million euros to support start-ups. The initiative for innovation must come from business, because politics cannot be relied upon.
Despite the new opportunities offered by digitalization and artificial intelligence, humans will remain indispensable as teachers for the foreseeable future. Pupils, students and trainees also need places where they can come together physically.
Jung found investors for his ventures through persistent inquiries. Now he wants to conquer the world, primarily through the use of artificial intelligence. He is currently testing the translation of his videos into English and Spanish using AI. One of the biggest challenges on his path to success was the art of saying no. He advises young people to switch off social media and concentrate on knowledge and meaningful content. At the same time, he recommends being open to new things and letting yourself go a little. He believes that the ability to communicate effectively is extremely important, even in the digital age.
“Biz & Beyond” is a business and success podcast like no other in Germany. The transatlantic podcast team Sandra Navidi and Ulrich Reitz speak with powerful decision-makers, international experts and extraordinary personalities. They provide insights into their business, their successes – and also into personal setbacks.
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