TechCrunch

DECEMBER 28, 2020

In comparison, there were about 200 million K-12 students in 2019 in China, according to the Ministry of Education (link in Chinese). In fall 2020, the total number of students in Zuoyebang’s paid live-stream classes reached more than 10 million, setting an industry record, the company claims.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 24, 2023

Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina By Grace Zimlich 2022 YLAI Fellow Danila Blanco Travnicek has always been passionate about education and leading the charge of reforming the entrepreneur ecosystem in her home country of Argentina. Why do you believe that English education is so important?

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

OCTOBER 1, 2020

My partner Rebecca wrote about our most recent education investment, Sora , on the USV blog today. USV TEAM POSTS: Rebecca Kaden — Oct 1, 2020 Sora Albert Wenger — Sep 24, 2020 Fear is the Mind-Killer Nick Grossman — Sep 23, 2020 No Wasted Footsteps. ” Sora does that.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 31, 2020

I edited hundreds of stories in 2020, so choosing my favorites would be an exercise in futility. “Enterprise expenditure on custom software is on track to double from $250 billion in 2015 to $500 billion in 2020,” so we’ll definitely be diving deeper into this topic in the coming months. David Eichler, TCV.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JUNE 18, 2021

Education, powerful connections, and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are all keys to entrepreneurial success. Throughout my years as a member, I have exponentially grown my business, achieved authority status through educational programs, and made lasting friendships with people all over the world.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

We conducted the survey at the tail end of Q3 2020. ” At this stage, a startup gets to educate its prospective corporate customer about an emerging technology — but nabbing a purchase commitment is still quite a few exits down the highway. ” The top technology there was quantum computing.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Online education tools continue to see a surge of interest boosted by major changes in work and learning practices in the midst of a global health pandemic. Udacity said that part of the business is growing fast, with Q3 bookings up by 120% year-over-year and average run rates up 260% in H1 2020. Education is in session.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I started thinking about this during a debate with my kids and their friends this summer about making college education free for everyone. I wondered whether that would just entrench the current ridiculously expensive model of college education in the US. ” How can you argue with that?

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 22, 2020

In a report analyzing Europe’s general economic health, cost of doing business, business environment and labor force quality, analysts looked for highly educated populations, strong economies, healthy business environments and relatively low costs for conducting business.

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Source Link

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Despite many small businesses closing their doors in 2020, the pandemic nevertheless brought an increase in entrepreneurial spirit. Between June and September 2020, more businesses were launched than in any other quarter in U.S. Entrepreneurship-led job creation. Then, funding—how to pay the employees.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

What the report reveals is that NYC has a rich and expanding ecosystem of tech skills training opportunities, including K-12 and adult education. Make a significant new public investment in expanding and improving New York City’s tech education and training ecosystem. . Prioritize long-term investments in K–12 computing education. .

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American Entrepreneurship

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Their content entertains, educates, or informs audiences, monetizing their activities via digital advertising, sponsorships, merchandise sales, or fan subscriptions. YELLOW is a non-profit founded by Pharrell that helps youth through education. 1 Marketplaces Survey (March 2020).

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

MAY 12, 2020

USV has invested in the education sector for a bit more than ten years. We kicked things off with an event we called Hacking Education back in March 2009. We have focused on “direct to learner” businesses and have mostly avoided investing in companies that sell to the established education system.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

There are a few remaining spots open for the event Thursday night on Education. USV TEAM POSTS: Hanel Baveja — Sep 10, 2020 Mental Healthcare 3.0 The next three events are shown here: If you are interested in participating in a Circulate Event, pls sign up here.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 12, 2022

Contributed by Libby Rothschild , EO New Jersey, the founder of Dietitian Boss , an online education and coaching platform that shows registered dietitians how to start, grow and scale a virtual private practice. In photo, from left: Christine Yaged, Justine Tiu and Libby Rothschild. The whole experience has been a whirlwind! .

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 21, 2021

Digital providers of education, entertainment, shopping, and so much more had banner months in 2020 and the first half of 2021. But their growth rates will be more like what they were in 2019 than 2020. I am looking forward to the analog summer. And they will be growing from a much larger base.

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This is going to be BIG.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Am realistically supposed to send her to a school in a state where she can’t turn to a trusted educator to confide in for guidance and support around her sexual identify? I have a daughter. What if it turns out she feels most herself in the LGBTQ+ community?

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

Some key organizations that fill the needs of startups which you should seek out and invite into your network include: The public library , a vital and often overlooked resource for free access to business databases, education, equipment and internet access. Cultivate an inclusive network with culturally competent support.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 5, 2021

When the first case of COVID-19 was diagnosed in the US in January of 2020, the situation demanded a rapid response. Corporations and educational institutions had to find ways to bring people together for meetings and instruction. Contributed to EO by B. Jeffrey Madoff. Television networks figured out new ways to produce live shows.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Natasha Mascarenhas has covered education technology since Stanford first closed down classes in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. For this Equity Dive, we zero into one part of that conversation: Edtech’s impact on higher education.

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American Entrepreneurship

MARCH 26, 2025

billion, achieved in under five years since its founding in 2020. A Platform for All Industries Islands product is already being used across a wide array of industries, including finance, government, higher education, manufacturing, hospitality, and retail. This latest raise propels the companys valuation to an impressive $4.8

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

JANUARY 14, 2021

In recognition of International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, 2020, YLAI Network members joined a conversation with nine YLAI Fellowship alumni from a variety of countries and specialties on the YLAI Network Facebook page to discuss what leadership and integrity means to them. By Bryce Kelly.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

APRIL 20, 2020

We spoke with Greg Crabtree , chair of EO@Wharton Executive Education program, to gain insights on how to plan during these uncertain times. In 2020, Greg will release his newest book, Simple Numbers 2.0: Without knowing how long the crisis will continue, it’s critical to get a handle on your company’s funding needs.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 23, 2020

Businesses in food delivery, e-commerce, online education, telehealth, remote work, and cloud infrastructure are examples of such situations. USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Apr 18, 2020 A Plan for Rapidly Ramping COVID19 Testing. Many have been shut completely. But there are some that are experiencing the opposite situation.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JULY 23, 2020

Podcasts have emerged as a major new category in media/entertainment/news/education etc. USV TEAM POSTS: Hanel Baveja — Jul 23, 2020 Headgum Albert Wenger — Jul 21, 2020 Help Stop Fascism. We made an investment in Headgum recently and blogged about it on the USV blog this morning.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2020

In January 2020, when the COVID-19 crisis hit China, I was busy planning a two-week spring vacation to Europe with my 14-year-old daughter. Not only was it going to be an educational and fun trip, but it included meals with local EO families along the way with children the same ages. Then COVID-19 took hold. Living the Learning.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

APRIL 22, 2020

USV TEAM POSTS: Albert Wenger — Apr 18, 2020 A Plan for Rapidly Ramping COVID19 Testing. And the test takes one hour vs three hours. And yet, it has been hard to crack into this market. And then the pandemic hit. No more in-person testing. So now the market is open to competition and the best product can win.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Zippia’s 2020 Job Seeker Report reveals that the youngest generation of workers—people under 25—have distinct needs and desires when it comes to the workplace. Not surprisingly, since Pew Research finds that Gen Z job candidates are the most highly educated generation.). Work-life balance is key for Gen Z.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 28, 2021

billion in venture capital across 265 deals during 2020, compared to $1.32 Given the sudden extinction of snow days and yeast shortages brought on by student bakers in the early days of the pandemic, it’s easy to see how remote education extends beyond traditional school hours. In the United States, edtech startups raised $1.78

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Zen Educate , an online marketplace that algorithmically matches schools with the best available teachers, has raised £19.3 Founded out of London in 2017, Zen Educate is setting out to supplant the traditional approach to recruiting teachers, a system that typically involves third-party agencies and hefty fees. Show me the money.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Widespread layoffs during the pandemic contributed to an initial rise in female entrepreneurship in 2020, along with the need for flexibility. By fostering early exposure and education about entrepreneurship and other career paths, Franc.World is paving the way for an inclusive landscape where everyone has equal opportunities to succeed.

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Source Link

APRIL 14, 2021

If we are to create entrepreneurial ecosystems that nurture entrepreneurs of all colors and races, we must begin by addressing the systemic issues in play that prevent these business owners from accessing vital resources, capital, mentoring, networking and education.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Some of the common best practices to keep in mind when building an inclusive workplace, according to Ideal , include fair treatment and equal access to opportunities; a focus on teamwork and collaboration; representation at all levels; diversity, equity and inclusion training, and education; and effective and consistent communication.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 4, 2020

They mean that the education a black person has matters as much as our education. USV TEAM POSTS: Union Square Ventures — Jun 3, 2020 An Appraisal Nick Grossman — Jun 3, 2020 Listening Albert Wenger — Jun 2, 2020 American Carnage. My record and that of the USV is poor on that last measure.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

USV TEAM POSTS: Rebecca Kaden — Feb 7, 2020 A Social Resurgence Albert Wenger — Feb 7, 2020 Coronavirus: Privacy and Democracy Gillian Munson — Feb 6, 2020 2020 Analyst Recruiting is Complete! Nick Grossman — Feb 3, 2020 The Friendly Wake-up Call.

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JUNE 5, 2020

— joahspearman (@joahspearman) May 30, 2020. A portion of these funds will also go to the Estate of George Floyd for the benefit and care of his children and their educational fund.” ” This campaign is now approaching $13mm and will cover all of that and also possibly much more. And that is a very good thing.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JUNE 12, 2020

This Positively Gotham Gal podcast from April 2019 with Robin Steinberg of The Bail Project is a great education into the bail system and why it is so problematic. USV TEAM POSTS: Union Square Ventures — Jun 3, 2020 An Appraisal Nick Grossman — Jun 3, 2020 Listening Albert Wenger — Jun 2, 2020 American Carnage.

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