Leading Through Learning: How This Entrepreneur is Redefining Education for a Changing World

By Sarah Walker

Delphine Le Serre’s journey has always been one of exploration and determination. As a child growing up in France, she constantly sought answers and was eager to explore the world around her.

Delphine was a curious child, and her mother patiently answered her endless inquiries, unknowingly instilling in Delphine a deep love of education. “I think that’s why education has become so important in my life; it’s always been a big part of my existence,” Delphine says.

Today, as the Founder and President of EdHu2050, Delphine’s mission is to reimagine education for a world grappling with rapid technological advancements. Her organization focuses on reskilling and upskilling individuals so they can tackle the world’s most pressing challenges. 

For Delphine, the work she does isn’t just about professional development; it’s about a broader understanding of education as a lifelong journey. She started the international organization in 2023, becoming a TD customer that same year.

“The world is full of opportunities to learn,” she says. “Even when you go to the bank or the bakery, you can still learn things. The world is a journey of education.”

It’s no surprise that Delphine’s work is deeply intertwined with her personal values. Growing up in a family with no history of higher education, she was the first in her family to graduate, not only from high school but also university. 

“My parents didn’t have university degrees,” she explains. “I’m the first who graduated.” She carries that milestone with immense pride, believing that education is the great equalizer. “I had to carve out my own path, but that’s exactly what makes education so powerful — it opens doors that might otherwise stay closed.”

After studying physics and engineering, Delphine found herself drawn to entrepreneurship — almost by accident. In her final year of university, she initiated a large project funded by the European Commission, organizing a business fair for physics and nanotechnology companies from around the world.

“I didn’t even know what an entrepreneur was at the time,” she admits, “but I had this need to create something. I wanted to bring people together and solve problems, and I think that’s what entrepreneurship is all about.”

Since then, Delphine has launched several companies — StudyWork SAS and ALKAIA EDUCATION Inc., the latter of which she started after moving to Canada in 2019 — and worked with various organizations, all designed to empower students to build their knowledge through education and match them with top-notch career opportunities. 

“With EdHu2050, we’re not trying to erase how education has been done until now… it’s about taking the curricula we have today and adapting them so they’re meaningful and relevant in a world where technology is changing so quickly. I love the work I do,” she says. Her advice to anyone who is looking to build a career they love is to find a passion and stay true to it.

“Some of us are meant to be entrepreneurs, and some are meant to do other things,” she says. “But what’s most important is to know yourself. Know your talent, and then find a way to be happy.”

For those looking to start their own ventures, Delphine stresses the importance of building a strong support network. “There are many things we can do by ourselves, but if you’re creating a company, especially one built around a big idea, you need allies.”

As a woman in a male-dominated field, Delphine adds that she’s keenly aware of the additional barriers she’s had to overcome.

“As a woman, you sometimes feel like you have to prove yourself more, especially in tech and entrepreneurship,” she acknowledges. But rather than let that discourage you, Delphine encourages women to use those feelings as motivation to drive them toward success.

“I think it’s important to have confidence in yourself and your abilities,” she shares. “Don’t let anyone make you feel like you don’t belong. You’ve earned your seat at the table.”

Looking to the future, Delphine remains optimistic about the power of education to transform lives. She sees EdHu2050 as part of a larger movement to redefine what education looks like in the 21st century, especially as AI and automation continue to reshape the educational landscape.

“Education isn’t just something you get in a classroom; it’s a tool that’s available to everyone at any stage of life,” she says. “Whether you’re looking to improve your career, start a new journey, or just understand the world better, there’s always something to learn. And that’s how we grow, both as individuals and as a society.”

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