"I remember arriving in Yangon in January 2017, fresh-faced and full of excitement about what would lie ahead. I know that starting a new venture in Myanmar (ranked #165 in the World Bank’s “Ease of Doing Business” survey) would not be easy. Like many graduates from Hong Kong, I have always taught English as a part-time job since my university days, so quite naturally education was the first choice for our business. But after many late nights and power cuts, early mornings and tea salads, our dream of creating a vibrant international English center came to fruition. Hysan Education was born. I realised that the so-called “quality” English schools in Yangon were all rather expensive. As our brand was born in a local café, where my business partner Moe Thitsa and I first considered our options, we decided to offer courses that were still quality – but more affordable. By looking at ways to minimise costs, we came up with a school model that allowed for quality and interactive classes, all the while charging fees that most aspiring young Myanmar students could afford. We started by renting a venue in an international school and offering free lessons, which soon turned into actual paid classes..."