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I was having a think today about Edtech and edtech companies and how they stand out. You can have a Ferrari of a product, but like any good ferrari, you need to have a driver for it to go it's full potential. So what can you as an edtech company do to ensure that your product is actually a fit? 1. Test with Educators 2. Iterate based on said feedback. 3. Build community. Some really great companies have spent time doing these three things, and with that, you see greater success. #edtech #edtechtips #edtechbites #teachersoftech

🤩 Check out the latest #EdTech conversation between 1000i: digital&software CTO Christopher Kosman and Sophie Carr, Founder & CEO of Octoped! 🚀Watch the interview here:

To end the day with a bang, I would like to post about a startup in our portfolio that is close to my heart: 📲 NeXtGen - Social EdTech revolutionizes learning by merging the benefits of social media with structured education. The platform for both teenagers, young adults and educators uses gamified challenges and community-driven content to engage learners, while GenAI personalizes their learning paths. ❓ ❗ Why is this important: Because we need a new way of learning. Traditional education often fails to engage students and adapt to individual learning styles, making it feel burdensome and ineffective. This results in a disconnect between what is taught and real-world applications, leaving learners unprepared for future challenges. Additionally, there is a growing demand for continuous professional development that current systems do not adequately address, creating a significant gap in the market for more dynamic and personalized learning solutions. And to change #education multiplies #impact! 👼 The startup builds on an award-winning Erasmus project from 2022/23. We are currently raising an ANGEL ROUND to build an MVP from the project's platform. Comment here if you are interested in receiving the pitchdeck and whitepaper. #EdTech #InnovationInEducation #NextGenLearning #GamifiedEducation #AIinEducation #LifelongLearning #CommunityDrivenLearning #FutureOfEducation #InvestInEdTech #TechForGood #EducationRevolution #DigitalLearning #AdaptiveLearning #EdTechInvesting #EducationInnovation #FutureSkills #EdTechStartups #LearningWithAI #EducationalTechnology #NextGenEd

“I tend to hate edtech, with a burning passion.” McKeever (Mac) Conwell,II (aka MactheVC) coming in hot on this epic episode of thepitchshow.biz! And he has a point: “Most edtech companies fall apart because they run out of capital before they can figure out the sales cycle and become sustainable.” Enter Kavitta Ghai, building the classroom of the future with Nectir (at least, the higher ed classroom of the future). Because classroom of today doesn’t work for everyone. Kavitta saw a problem. She saw a solution. She asked her market: 💥 “What would you buy? What does it have to look like to work across an entire campus?”💥 This pitch was epic because it was direct. It painted the picture of the problem, the aha moment, the numbers, the reason she’s raising money now. And she was strategic on which investors to bring in. She figured out the sticky factor. And solved the one-more-thing problem. 💥 “When you bring a tool to a campus, as good as it may be, if it doesn’t integrate with that LMS, they won’t use it.” 💥 She knows exactly who her buyers are for specific buys. She identified potential buyers by what they’re already talking about. 💥 (That scraper idea is brilliant. And way wiser than spending bank on GovSpend.)💥 She knows that vanity metrics (product engagement) matter far less than pedagogical effects. 💥 “Every class that used Nectir was able to increase the class average by a full letter grade.”💥 One more thing: I’m pretty sure this is the only #edtech I’ve ever heard on The Pitch. Imagine a whole season of The Pitch dedicated to edtech.

🫵🏼You are missing a huge opportunity to make a massive impact in Education! 🗣️If you don’t know, Amanda Slavin is building an education tech company (my words not hers) called www.learningfrequency.com. What she has accomplished so far is outstanding and should be recognized. Take a look at it! She is up for grants, recognition from companies like Open Campus Web3 Forbes and many others. She has worked tirelessly on this as education has been in her heart by since she was a camp consoler as a teenager. You can go vote for her here right now, EVEN IF YOU ALREADY HAVE (you can again) as it is the last day for the #OC100 program! 🗳️ 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/gmqv8sGG Notable Companies that Won Edtech Grants Zendesk: Won a grant from Singapore's Economic Development Board in 2019 to support workforce development, which helped them double their product development and engineering team over 3 years. MHub: Won a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration in 2016 to help build their facility, support education programs, and acquire advanced prototyping equipment. They later won another $1.3 million grant in 2020 to scale their services. [2] ProtonMail: Won €2 million in grant funding in 2019 from the European Commission's Horizon 2020 program, which they used to enhance their global competitiveness and expand their product offerings. [2] Talkspace : Awarded close to $7 million in grant funding in 2021, including $4 million from the NIH's National Institute of Mental Health and a $3 million NIH R01 grant, to examine their tele-mental health services. 📚💻Edtech Funding Landscape📈 According to the information, the U.S. federal government allocated $6.8 trillion toward grants and fixed charges in 2020, indicating there is a significant amount of funding available for innovative edtech initiatives. In addition to government grants, there are also many foundation and private organizations that offer funding for edtech companies, such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Lumina Foundation, the MacArthur Foundation, and various venture capital firms like NewSchools Venture Fund and Kapor Capital. But is there a method to getting through these programs? #web3 #nft #nftnyc #edtech #education #grants #felmalefounder #forbes30under30 #support #edtech2024 #blockchain

GESAwards MindCET- EdTech Innovation Center Bett Global #bett2024 The #EdTech Bootcamp has underscored Latin America's status as an emerging powerhouse in the educational technology sector. With a balanced approach that addresses both market demands and social impact, EdTech startups have the potential to not only succeed commercially but also to contribute to the greater educational narrative of the region. EdTech pioneers left the session equipped with a nuanced understanding of Latin America's educational challenges and inspired by the vast opportunities to create impactful solutions. The bootcamp didn't just focus on market analysis; it offered actionable insights. It stressed the importance of understanding local education policies, building solutions that are scalable and adaptable, and the critical need for engaging content that resonates with the Latin American context. The collaborative spirit of Latin America, with its strong community bonds, was identified as a key asset. Successful launch of the recently created Inter-American Association of Edtechs (IAAE)

Interesting article from Will Fan🕊 and Forbes Business Council Balancing Acts: How #EdTech Can Satisfy #Investors, #Educators And #Learners Key Takeaways For EdTech Founders ... invest more into: • Decentralized Governance • Community Engagement • Transparency And Trust • Incentivization Mechanisms • Flexibility And Adaptability Want to learn more? Read the full article: *** If you found what I wrote interesting, give 👍 and press 🔔 on my profile to receive a notification about my next posts.

Ed-Tech Trends in 2024  - How Learning and Teaching will Evolve Digitally From 2024 onwards, the EdTech industry is seen to grow exponentially because of the changing learning needs, and preferences of learners including professionals and students. Considering the GenZs as the target market, the EdTech industry is expected to bring more EdTech Startups to contribute and take part in the multibillion-dollar industry. #EdTechs #edtechstartups #techenablededucation #hybridlearning #digitallearning #offconventionalearning #IThink #Digitalgrowth

🌟 Exciting Update from Beepboop! 🌟 We are proud to announce Beepboop's transformation into BeepboopDAO, a digital learning cooperative. This transition strengthens our community, placing decision-making power in the hands of those who make Beepboop special: our instructors and students. Key Developments: Community Ownership: Starting in June 2024, our instructors will take ownership of the cooperative, with students able to join in Q3 2024. Leadership: After the transition, founder Devon Saliga will shift to a board role, focusing on steering AI strategies and Web3 integration. Monica Armenta is appointed Chief Steward Officer, leveraging her educational expertise to guide daily operations. In a recent interview, Devon shared his excitement about the transition to a cooperative: "This move represents a significant milestone for Beepboop. It underscores our commitment to creating a community-driven, transparent, and inclusive educational model. I am proud of what we have accomplished since our founding. We've developed a technology platform that has significantly lowered the barriers to becoming an effective instructor. Our instructors have taught over 100,000 students Spanish and English using innovative methods that were previously out of reach for most people." "With the improvement of Web3 technologies and recent cooperative-friendly legislation, we have a clear path to create a new standard in edtech. I’m excited to see how our talented team and community will shape Beepboop's future in this new chapter." This shift is a testament to Beepboop's commitment to democratizing education and empowering its community with the latest innovations in technology and cooperative governance. 🔗 Read more > https://lnkd.in/ecsr8fiP #startup #web3 #digitalcoops #DAOs #languagelearning #edtech #cooperative

How far could bite-sized learning revolutionize our education system? 📚 Have your say!" With Revyze, a rising startup described as the 'TikTok for Education,' embracing the concept of byte-sized learning, it seems that the face of education is destined to change. Referencing strategies used by Duolingo, they're targeting an audience who can be both eager and tricky to engage - middle and high schoolers! But could this innovative approach draw younger generations more deeply into educational discovery? Is this fun size format destined to become our teaching mainstay? Ready to up your innovation game? 🚀 Our team rapidly devises cutting-edge AI solutions designed to help you leave competitors in the dust. Looking for ways to escalate success? Schedule a meeting today - we'll empower you with everything needed for your victory march! https://lnkd.in/dMu5TpiV Stretching your business horizons across Europe or US shores in sight? Let's delve into unveiling prospective expansion areas today! It gives me immense pleasure being part of a powerful corporate development network which hosts access to 160K+ top-tier personalities working in Strategy, Business Development & M&A fields. The network not only teams up venture builders representative of all industry sectors but also sparks connection between budding founders & angel investors or VCs. We aim at bolstering tech-innovative founders with adept insights, supremacy & equipment access that would take their firms one notch up! Get all details here 👉https://lnkd.in/dcjP-4Yc #Revyze #EducationTech #BiteSizedLearning #DuolingoStrategies #MiddleHighSchoolers #AIDevelopmentTeam #BusinessExpansionStrategy #VentureBuildersNetwokr #TechInnovation #StartUpGrowth