Description

In this update episode, David Hawkins follows up on Episode 24's interview with Unifrog co-founder Alex Kelly. Joining the podcast today is Nick Weir, an 11-year Unifrog veteran who leads the organisation's international school and higher education partnerships.

David and Nick reflect on Unifrog’s remarkable evolution from an 8-person UK start-up to a global platform supporting over 1,300 schools across 130+ countries. They discuss how Unifrog’s founding ethos, putting students first and maintaining impartiality, continues to drive its mission as a B Corp and family-owned business. From "Hello Kitty" tuk-tuks in Bangkok to overnight buses across Europe, Nick shares funny behind-the-scenes stories from Unifrog's growth, while highlighting how collaboration with counsellors, school networks, and organisations like International ACAC helps shape the platform's tools for university and career exploration worldwide.

In this episode, we cover:

• The growth and global reach of Unifrog over the past decade.
• How Unifrog’s B Corp structure and student-first philosophy underpin its development.
• Country-specific search tools and features built for international counsellors and students.
• The power of macro data in helping schools plan future university pathways.
• Fun anecdotes from Nick's 11 years travelling the world supporting international counsellors.

Get in Touch:

• Website: www.unifrog.org
• Email Nick Weir directly: nick@unifrog.org