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More than two million students around the world have used UWorld—an online learning platform used to prepare for high-stakes exams from the SAT to the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE). 

Founder Dr. Chandra Pemmasani came to the U.S. from India for his residency—borrowing thousands of dollars to pay for USMLE prep materials to ensure he passed his exam with flying colors. Despite the investment, he didn’t find them highly useful to achieve his target score. The test prep resources he found offered a passive approach to learning, and he knew that mastering a subject involved active learning.

Several of his colleagues were in the same position and sought help, so as he started his residency, Pemmasani decided to write 200 pages of case-based scenarios for the USMLE. 

Pemmasani’s dorm room was the birthplace of UWorld, which now earns 100+ million dollars in annual revenue. They also have nearly 300 employees.

In this article, which has been edited and condensed, I had the chance to interview Dr. Pemmasani, where we talk about the motivation behind founding UWorld, his journey in building a multi-million dollar business, and essential tips for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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