How I Overcame the Odds to Build a Global EdTech Business

What does it really take to go from being the underdog to building a multi-million dollar global business?

In this episode of Revenue Without Borders, I sit down with Jay Veal, a 19-time award-winning entrepreneur who turned the challenges of growing up as a military kid into fuel for building impact. From moving across countries and starting over again and again, to launching Inc. Education—a tutoring company that has served over 11,000 students and generated millions in revenue—Jay’s story is one of grit, resilience, and relentless determination.

Now, after graduating from a Silicon Valley accelerator as one of only two Black founders in his cohort, Jay is building BrightMatch, an AI-powered platform matching students with tutors based on learning styles. But this conversation isn’t just about business success—it’s about the loneliness of entrepreneurship, the myth of balance, and why breaking systemic barriers matters more than ever.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you have what it takes to push through challenges and build something with global impact, this episode is for you.

🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:

• How childhood challenges can become a business advantage
• Why grit and resilience are more valuable than resources
• The unfiltered truth about founder loneliness and balance
• How AI and innovation are reshaping the future of education

This is Revenue Without Borders, where we make global business simple. Let’s get into it.