A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The second week of December every year is Computer Science Education Week. It is a week to celebrate efforts to get computer science education into the K12 system around the world, and it is also a week in which schools do events, like The Hour of Code , to encourage students and teachers to get excited about learning computer science.

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APRIL 28, 2020

We identified potentially promising—and interrelated—solutions to common obstacles to comprehensive IP education. The post how to strengthen IP education in university ecosystems appeared first on VentureWell.

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MAY 11, 2021

The post reimagining chemical engineering education: q&a with Dr. Pedro Arce of Tennessee Tech University appeared first on VentureWell. Faculty grantee, Pedro Arce, designed courses that tasked chemical engineering students with developing innovative, nature-inspired solutions to societal challenges.

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Venture Well

JANUARY 5, 2021

The post interdisciplinary approaches in entrepreneurship education: q&a with Laquita Blockson of Agnes Scott College appeared first on VentureWell.

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Venture Well

AUGUST 29, 2024

Through the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, funded by the National Science Foundation, social scientists collaborated with entrepreneurship educators to bridge the gap. The post Empathy in Entrepreneurship Education: Five Ways To Bring Empathy Into the Classroom appeared first on VentureWell.

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Venture Well

AUGUST 29, 2024

Through the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, funded by the National Science Foundation, social scientists collaborated with entrepreneurship educators to bridge the gap. The post Empathy in Entrepreneurship Education: Five Ways To Bring Empathy Into the Classroom appeared first on VentureWell.

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This is going to be BIG.

JANUARY 31, 2021

There’s been an emergence of “pre-accelorator” or “people accelorator” programs—experiences that you can buy your way into with cash, as opposed to potentially valuable future equity, that replicate the education and network provided by the likes of YCombinator. However, that side of a professional education is a commodity.

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American Entrepreneurship

AUGUST 25, 2024

At the upcoming 2024 IMTS Smartforce Student Summit in Chicago, Kawasaki Robotics will premiere its educational robotics platform for use by industrial/technical education providers. Called Astorino, these robots will enable educators to equip students with real-world skills needed for the future of American manufacturing. “We

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Paul G. Silva

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned founder eager to relive the startup journey in a safe environment, an educator seeking innovative teaching tools, or a professional interested in experiential learning—this business simulation is designed for you. Let’s Connect: Interested in learning more or setting up a session?

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 2, 2024

Education has always been centered around the human element, and it's hard to imagine a world where machines can replace that. © 2023 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Venture Well

MAY 28, 2024

With the Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE) workshop series, educators offer classroom techniques to develop problem-solving skills. The post Four Ways To Foster Creative Thinking in Student Entrepreneurs While Developing Their Problem-Solving Skills appeared first on VentureWell.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Many/most of you know that a lot of my philanthropic time and energy is dedicated to making sure that all K12 students, but particularly young women and students of color, have access to a high quality computer science education.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

I was talking to a group of education entrepreneurs (on Zoom naturally) last week and was advocating for the “direct to learner” approach that defines our eduction investing strategy at USV. For the most part, we do not like to back companies that sell learning tools to educational institutions.

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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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Venture Well

JUNE 27, 2022

Penn State’s Sarah Zappe and Stephanie Cutler share research showing the positive student outcomes of STEM entrepreneurship programs, outlining critical steps for faculty to take on their entrepreneurship education journey. The post Studying the Impact of STEM Entrepreneurship Programs: The Why and How appeared first on VentureWell.

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Venture Well

APRIL 7, 2022

Learn how the Screw Ideas manifesto’s radical approach to I&E education can help you redesign your curriculum. The post Screw Ideas: How To Fix the Flaws of Ideation-Focused I&E appeared first on VentureWell.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

JANUARY 9, 2023

I read last week that the NYC Department of Education has banned ChatGPT from its networks and devices. I understand that reaction and mentioned the issues that AI/ML create for educators in a post a few weeks ago. However, I would like to suggest that educators embrace these new tools rather than block them.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

AUGUST 1, 2022

They play a number of important roles and one of them is to educate and inform about the impact of the tech sector in NY. Tech:NYC is the industry association for NY’s tech sector. To that end, they launched a valuable resource last month called Innovation Indicators.

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The Seraf Compass

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you do a little homework, not only might you be surprised how little difference small changes in valuation make for founders, you will also be armed to have a very educational discussion with the entrepreneurs.

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500

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This year we dove headfirst into the rise of corporate venture capital, the changing nature of venture capital education, and the important task of startup ecosystem building. The idea of being a founder has never been so popular around the world, so how is that going to change industries and entire regions?

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 4, 2022

Education has a way of reaching across borders and empowering young people in a way that few other things can. As it was once said: “Education is the passport to the future, because tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for today.”. YLAI Give Back Workshops.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Providing five-minute tips and tricks about what to do and not to do with your computer during these sessions allowed me an easy way to start educating my community as well. Why do you think it is important to educate the community about technology? . My goal performing repairs is to fix a problem, but also to educate others.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MAY 18, 2021

Understand your audience and educate your community. Providing five-minute tips and tricks about what to do and not to do with your computer during these sessions allowed me an easy way to start educating my community as well.” “Taking on bigger (and better funded) competitors is not easy,” says Professor Goldberg.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While completing my undergrad studies, a group of friends and I started a wildlife rescue organization, Endangered Species Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Education Centre (ESTREC). The need for education on biodiversity, as well as the care of injured animals, also drove me to create ROAR. What are your aspirations with ROAR?

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Education changed my life. That is why I support university education of young women. I believe in the transformative power of education. With education, a woman changes, she changes generations, and then the world changes. I was born in a small village without electricity.

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Venture Well

APRIL 21, 2022

We’re spotlighting Danielle Boyer, founder of robotics education startup The STEAM Connection and winner of our 2022 Sustainable Practice Impact Award. The post Celebrating Danielle Boyer, an Eco-Friendly Robotics Trailblazer appeared first on VentureWell.

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Source Link

AUGUST 9, 2021

Through this commitment it challenges community leaders to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and education by partnering with key constituents in the community and making a commitment to strengthen regional innovation. Committed partnerships. Entrepreneurial ecosystem expertise.

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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. We have been investing in learning for over a decade at USV and have built a terrific learning portfolio focusing on companies that are providing services direct to the learner (as opposed to selling “ed tech” to institutions).

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 9, 2021

They are people who are denied involvement or face limited involvement in social, economic, educational, political and/or cultural life. That means educating yourself on the privileges you enjoy to better understand the perspectives of members of marginalized communities. Educate your own community.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

JANUARY 27, 2020

One way to do this is to give employees access to education and resources from competent organizations. Once educated on the possible tell-tale signs of mental illness, they will be able to reach out to colleagues in need or even recognize the need in themselves. In the workplace, those people are coworkers and the employer.

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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. Growth is one of our company values.

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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 5, 2022

I attended a dinner this past week with USV portfolio founders and one who works in education told us that ChatGPT has effectively ended the essay as a way for teachers to assess student progress. The advances in AI over the last year are mind-boggling.

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Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

MARCH 25, 2021

Masshii’s objective is to create opportunities for at-risk women in El Salvador who have little or no opportunity for proper education, training, or jobs. Our partners usually help with opportunities in education and mental health. What is the mission of Masshii? . Why do you think it is important to provide these opportunities? .

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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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A VC: Musings of a VC in NYC

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It is the highlight of the annual Computer Science Education Week which is the first week of December, which is this week. Many AVC readers know that getting computer science education into every building in the NYC public schools has been a long standing passion project of mine. The Chancellor calls it his “north star.”

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