Clik here to view.
+1 Math – EdTech Startup Profile
Name: +1 Math Website: www.plus1math.com Headquarters: New York, USA Vertical: K-12, STEM Tech: Web App, Mobile App Introduce your startup and give a short description of what you are doing. We are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Defining Your Minimum Viable Product
The minimum viable product approach to taking digital products to market presents a conundrum for anyone whether within an organisation or as an entrepreneur. The balance is between delight, a good...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HEDLINE: Udemy raises $65 million Series D
Udemy, a global marketplace for online courses, has raised a $65 million Series D led by Stripes Group, with participation from Norwest Venture Partners (NVP) and Insight Venture Partners. Stripes...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MEP #36 with Stephen Gilman, Founder of Maker State
In this episode of MEP, Stephen Gilman from Maker State joins the program to discuss the maker movement, why its important, and “making” school fun. Such a fun discussion! Guest Bio : Stephen started...
View ArticleClik here to view.
HEDLINE: Duolingo raises $45 million Series D led by Google Capital
Language learning startup Duolingo has raised a $45 million Series D led by Google Capital with participation from existing investors Union Square Ventures, New Enterprise Associates, and Kleiner...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reading List: EdTech China
The EDUKWEST editors put together this curated list of articles from the most knowledgeable sources on the Internet for everybody interested in learning what matters in the Chinese education market...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Teachlr – EdTech Startup Profile
Name: Teachlr Website: www.teachlr.com Headquarters: Caracas, Venezuela Vertical: Lifelong Learning Tech: Web App, Mobile App Introduce your startup and give a short description of what you are doing....
View ArticleClik here to view.
MEP #041 with Janelle Allen, Founder of Learnwise
In this episode of MEP, Janelle Allen, founder of Learnwise, joins the program to discuss the importance of instructional design in education and some common misconceptions about online learning. Don’t...
View ArticleClik here to view.
FluentU – EdTech Startup Profile
Name: FluentU Website: www.fluentu.com Headquarters: New Jersey, USA Vertical: Language Learning Tech: Web App, Mobile App Introduce your startup and give a short description of what you are doing....
View ArticleClik here to view.
The Second Life of the Liberal Arts Degree
The modern economy has no real respect for degrees—other than demanding at least a Bachelors for every position and from every applicant. Higher education in America has become confused with trade...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reading List: EdTech India
Despite India’s many challenges, the e-learning industry in the country is on a steady path of growth with increasing internet adoption and better low-cost devices like smartphones and laptops. In the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MEP #042 with Justin Ballou, Founder of Socrademy
In this episode of MEP, Justin Ballou joins me to discuss about competency based education and his education startup, Socrademy. Don’t miss it! Guest Bio Justin Ballou teaches social studies at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EDBRIEF: Pluralsight acquired Live Mentoring Platform HackHands
Marking the seventh deal in less than two years, tech education platform Pluralsight announced the acquisition of on-demand live mentoring platform HackHands for an undisclosed amount. Founded in 2013...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Startup List: Language Learning – Global
After a quiet period, the language learning vertical within education technology is on the upswing once again with young, innovative startups entering the arena attracting a new generation of language...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MEP #044 with Damian Ewens, Co-Founder and CEO of Achievery
In this episode of MEP, the co-founder and CEO of Achievery, Damian Ewens, joins the program to chat about badging, micro credentialing and skills-based education. Don’t miss it! Guest Bio: Damian...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Startup List: ESL – Global
Tech solutions for learning English are booming in China, with growth of 23.6 percent in the past five years, and the Middle East, with an estimated market size of $215.7 million by 2018. Our Startup...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Degreed – EdTech Startup Profile
Name: Degreed Website: www.degreed.com Headquarters: San Francisco, USA Vertical: Higher Education, Lifelong Learning Tech: Web App Introduce your startup and give a short description of what you are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
MEP #045 with David McCool, President and CEO of Muzzy Lane
In this episode of MEP, David McCool, President and CEO of Muzzy Lane, joins the program to talk about educational gaming and education technology in general. Guest Bio: David McCool has been in the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EDBRIEF: BrightBytes raises $33 million Series C
Data analytics platform BrightBytes has raised a $33 million Series C led by Insight Venture Partners with participation of Bessemer Venture Partners, Rethink Education and Learn Capital. Nick Sinai,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EDBRIEF: Education Entrepreneurs merges with 4.0 Schools
Education Entrepreneurs, the non-profit that was part of UP Global and ran Startup Weekend EDU, merges with New Orleans-based edtech incubator 4.0 Schools. The merger is a result of the acquisition of...
View Article