Omar De Silva, from FourthRev, sits down with Kate & Tobi for an unmissable conversation. If you’re looking. Omar’s episode that cuts through the noise – this is it. From reimagining what “career-ready” actually means to sharing his raw journey from university dropout to global EdTech pioneer,
Omar drops insight after insight.
This episode is fast-paced, refreshingly honest, and packed with takeaways for anyone shaping the future of work and learning.
🎓 Why degrees alone won’t cut it anymore
Omar explains how employers now prioritise practical, project-based skills over credentials. FourthRev partners with leading universities and tech giants to deliver programs that bridge this widening gap.
⚡ Where tech, education & employability collide
FourthRev sits at the intersection of these three critical forces. Omar shares how they’re building globally relevant programs that empower learners to be industry-ready from day one.
🛤 From dropout to global leader
In a raw, candid moment, Omar shares how dropping out of university shaped his drive to innovate. Now, he’s building the kind of education he wished he had.
💡 Lessons from the top
What’s it like to co-build with the world’s best? Omar unpacks what he’s learned creating programs with institutions like LSE and leading tech companies.
🔥 Why Australia can lead the future of work
Omar delivers a powerful perspective on how our ecosystem, talent, and approach to learning could position us to be global leaders in the new economy.