Crown Letter: Sal Khan

Dear Mr. Khan,

You’ve proven that world-class education can be free. Khan Academy has taught more people than any institution in history — not because you had the most resources, but because you believed everyone deserves to learn.

We want to build on that foundation.

The Invitation

We’re inviting you to lead Didasko — our education infrastructure initiative within Liana Banyan.

What Didasko Does

The Name

“Didasko” (διδάσκω) is Greek for “I teach.” It’s the root of “didactic” — and it reminds us that teaching is a verb, not a credential.

Why You

You’ve already proven the model. Now we’re asking you to extend it.

What Khan Academy Demonstrated

• Free education at scale is possible
• Quality doesn’t require exclusivity
• Technology enables, not replaces, learning
• Mission can drive sustainability

What We’re Asking

• Design Didasko’s educational architecture
• Connect to your network of educators
• Advise on what learners actually need
• Bring credibility to accessible education

You’ve built the free tier. We’re asking you to help build the ecosystem.

The Economics

Educators keep 83.3% — the same as every creator on Liana Banyan.

The Math

The Free Tier

• Khan Academy integration — Free content remains free
• Scholarship fund — Membership fees subsidize access
• Community teaching — Peer-to-peer education
• No paywall on basics — Advanced content supports free tier

The Integration

Didasko connects to the entire Liana Banyan ecosystem:

The Learning Flow

Learner identifies skill gap
        ↓
Didasko matches with courses
        ↓
Learning happens (free or paid)
        ↓
Skill verified through assessment
        ↓
Credential recognized across platform
        ↓
Learner applies skill in initiatives

The Support Network

The Credential System

Credentials that mean something:

The Levels

The Difference

The Ask

We’re asking you to design what accessible education looks like as infrastructure.

Specifically

1. Design Role — Architect Didasko’s educational structure
2. Content Strategy — What should be free vs. paid?
3. Network Access — Connect to educators and institutions
4. Credibility — Your name validates the approach

Compensation

• Crown Jewel equity position in Liana Banyan
• Advisory fees at market rate
• Board consideration for education initiatives
• Impact — education infrastructure that serves everyone

The Vision

Imagine a world where:

• Learning is infrastructure — not a luxury
• Educators are fairly compensated — not exploited
• Credentials mean something — not just completion
• Everyone can access — not just those who can pay

You’ve been building toward this since Khan Academy started. We want to help you finish.

Next Steps

If this resonates, let’s talk.

No commitment required — just a conversation about:

• What Didasko could look like
• How it would integrate with Khan Academy
• What resources you’d need
• What concerns you’d have

Contact

Founder, Liana Banyan Corporation

• Platform: lianabanyan.com
• Documentation: cephas.lianabanyan.com