How a Former Creative Director Is Using AI to Transform Classrooms — My Conversation with Zoltán Visy

Krzysztof Kosman
Jun 19
2 min read

Updated: Jun 20

If someone told you a former ad agency creative director would one day help reshape global education, you might raise an eyebrow.

But that’s exactly what Zoltán Visy, co-founder of Redmenta, is doing — and our conversation on the EdTech Dots podcast is one of the most insightful interviews I’ve had this year.

Zoltán spent over 20 years in advertising before jumping headfirst into education technology. And while it might seem like a leap, he describes it as a natural evolution:

“I always loved problem-solving. And education is packed with problems that actually matter.”

🚨 From Side Project to Global EdTech

Redmenta started as a side project. But after COVID, Zoltán and his co-founder Balint hit the reset button. They built an AI assistant for teachers — designed not to replace them, but to save time and help personalize the learning experience.

He’s clear-eyed about the obstacles:

Edtech is a crowded market.
Teachers are overloaded and under-supported.
Real impact requires solving deep-rooted problems, not just building flashy tools.

But he’s also hopeful — and strategic.

“If you want to win in education, solve something real. And don’t forget: you're entering an ecosystem, not just a market.”

🧠 Education’s Future: Personalized, Purposeful — and Powered by AI

We talked about the real future of education — beyond the hype. Zoltán believes we’re witnessing a once-in-a-generation shift:

“For the first time, we have technology that can truly personalize education at scale. That changes everything.”

He also shared a simple but powerful framework that explains why so many students are disengaged — and how the right tools could help turn them from passengers into explorers.

🎵 Leadership, Mentorship, and the Benny Hill Theme

Not everything was serious. When I asked what song best describes his leadership style, Zoltán said:

“The Benny Hill theme — running in circles, chasing ideas, often chaotic. But lately… maybe it’s becoming a symphony.”

He also spoke beautifully about the evolving role of teachers — from knowledge transmitters to mentors who help students find their spark.

🎧 Why You Should Listen

If you’re in EdTech, a teacher, a founder, or just someone trying to understand how AI is shaping learning — you’ll get something out of this episode.

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