From World Bank to world-builder: The power of no-code games

Chalk and Code

In this episode of Chalk and Code, host Jill chats with Mariam Nusrat, the visionary founder of Breshna.io, a no-code platform revolutionizing how video games are built, shared, and used. Think Canva meets Candy Crush, but with a mission.

Before founding Breshna, Mariam spent 15 years at the World Bank as an education economist, advising countries on how to use tech for impact. Now, she's combining her global development background with game design to empower teachers, students, marketers, even dads in Senegal to build meaningful games in minutes.

From fundraising with grit to flipping classrooms with student-built games, Mariam shares hard-earned lessons and bold dreams for democratizing game creation around the world.

Key Moments

03:50 "Challenges of Fundraising as an Entrepreneur"

09:12 Reshna: No-Code Video Game Creation

11:59 Gaming as Marketing for CPG Brands

15:57 "Democratize Game Creation for Diversity"

17:39 "Launch, Learn, Iterate"

Why You’ll Love This Episode

This episode is packed with energy, purpose, and practical insight.

Mariam Nusrat breaks down what it really takes to make game creation accessible and meaningful for people with zero coding experience. Whether you're in edtech, marketing, or social impact, you’ll hear how Breshna is empowering people to become creators, not just consumers of powerful, story-driven games.

Mariam also shares:

• How no-code tools are changing the game (literally)

• What it means to tell your story through interactive design

• How to build in public and lead with authenticity

• The emotional and strategic rollercoaster of raising capital

• Why game-based storytelling is becoming essential across sectors

Connect with Mariam Nusrat

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariamnusrat
• Breshna: https://breshna.io/

Connect with Us

• Company’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/flexion-inc
• Company Website: https://flexion.us/

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