Brain Backups
Is it possible to download your brain? Is it possible to map the connections between the billions of neurons in your brain to create, store and retrieve every thought, every memory and every experience you have ever had? This fascinating subject is the brainchild (pun not-intended!) of a developmental starter company Brain Backups. The company’s […]
Whympr, Social learning on Mountain safety!
Whympr is an online App for mountain activities and safety. It is a social platform where people can learn and engage on diverse mountain activities. The Funding pitch contains all the elements a good investment pitch needs. The problem is clear and their solution too. As well as what they need from investors and what […]
From Tech Sector to EdTech
Hello Everyone! I am so excited to start this course! Not only for the entrepreneurial opportunities but also because it is my last semester in the MET program! I do plan to pursue a PhD in the near future, but for a couple months in 2020 I will get my evenings and weekends back. My […]
hipogoo: next-generation educational consulting services
Hi, guys, I have created my pitches (for a virtual venture – hipogoo) to reflect my thinking about the pain points of studying abroad market of China. Although I have to fictionalize some information about this startup in order to complete this assignment, the industry analysis and proposed solutions are serious. Enjoy your reading and please feel […]
The Lean Startup
Hey all, I’ve recently been making my way through The Lean Startup, by Eric Ries. Whilst it is definitely tinted with notes of touting this as the “final” solution to making new ventures a success, I have found it a really useful insight into how to shift a perspective and what a startup/innovation is and […]
Holon IQ
Holon IQ is a highly intelligent education market data-driven source. Analysts and experts from 6 continents publish over 200 open source knowledge reports (research and forecasts) each year. They also have an open source taxonomy for the future of education called the Global Learning Landscape; it provides “a common structure and language for identifying, tracking […]
Polyphony – Personalized Music Theory Education
Polyphony is a music theory learning app that takes the frustration and confusion out of teaching yourself through YouTube. It learns the interests and skill level of its learners and uses AI to connect them with YouTube videos that teach what they want to learn, how they want to learn it, in the quickest way […]
Vinod Dham -CEO and Founder of AcadGild
Venture: AcadGild Web address: http://www.acadgild.com https://youtu.be/7nipSdxv2Uo Year Founded: 2014 AcadGild: AcadGild is a technology education startup co-founded by Vinod Dham. AcadGild provides skill development courses based on current industry needs. The services that are offered by this venture are based on a hybrid education uniques model that combines the intensity of classroom training with the […]
Suren Markosian – CEO, Co-founder of Epic!
Venture I decided to start my search with programs that I myself use, which led me to discover Suren Markosian, CEO and co-founder of Epic!, the children’s online digital library and subscription-based e-reading service. The platform provides children 12 and under “unlimited access to 25,000 curated, high-quality books and videos” (crunchbase.com). The website was started […]
co.lab is an accelerator that works with startups
I found this Venture which sounds pretty exciting to me. co.lab is an accelerator that works with startups leveraging the power of digital games to build transformative educational technologies for PK-12 students and teacher. Check out the link to know more about the Venture https://angel.co/co-lab-1
Bonjour de Montreal
Hi all from la belle ville de Montreal (currently celebrating our 375th birthday)! Unlike the majority here, I am not an educator. I am a computer engineer with a business degree and have worked in telecom/tech sectors for most of my career. I am also very passionate about education and think that education is […]
Podcast – great resource for Founders Parade post
Hey folks (and future 522 students), I know David mentioned the Gimlet podcast Startup earlier in the course. I have been listening to How I Built This from NPR recently, and I keep thinking how useful this would have been when I was doing my Founders Parade posting. If you haven’t heard of it before, each […]
Review of Codecademy – Zachary Sims
As my review is not saving under the original Codecademy post, I am making it as a separate post. If I was able to rate the post, I would give it 5 out of 5 to the founder/s and the product. The story about creating a useful solution for those who want to learn to code and […]
Week #6 – Activity 2: Flipped Learning Forecast Forum
Once again, it’s time to put on your Educational Venture Analyst (EVA) hat on and investigate existing businesses to see if there’s still room for an emerging venture to take hold. Critique ONE of the current businesses on the 522Flipped Startups page using the following criteria: What strongholds in the formal or professional education market does this product […]
Winnipeg Welcome
Hi Everyone My name is Jesse and I live in Winnipeg, 522 is my 7th course in the MET program and starts the last 12-month journey of this program; needless to say I’m very excited. I’ve been eyeing 522 for a while now and finally decided that the time is right. It has always been […]
5 failed education startups you should study
In preparing for my final project, the Venture Pitch, I wanted to see what made a successful or unsuccessful pitch. I came across this article and found it interesting to read why some of these startups failed, even after receiving some healthy funding. 5 failed education startups you should study Cathy
Promoting Entrepreneurship in Canadian Youth
I started out by wondering what entrepreneurship is like in Canada, since many of the start-ups and founder I have been reading about have begun in the USA. I found a very interesting article about some of the challenges of being an entrepreneur. http://business.financialpost.com/entrepreneur/fp-startups/can-we-do-a-better-job-teaching-entrepreneurship-in-canada This led me to the non-profit organization The Next Big Thing, […]
Greetings from Toronto
Hello there. My name is Matthew Christian & I am an Acquisitions Editor for Pearson Education, which means that I am responsible for new product development in the humanities and social sciences. Until a few years ago that meant engaging new Profs to write textbooks, but as our business shifts more and more towards digital […]
Venture Pitch for Trello LMS Plug-in
Hi everyone, Here is my elevator pitch: Shadia Yousuf Assignment 3 Elevator Pitch Here is my venture pitch. Shadia Yousuf Assignment 3 Venture Pitch My Reflection: After I finished writing my Venture Pitch I realized that the ask for my product may be too high. When I think of the show Dragon’s Den, I typically […]
Microsoft – BizSpark – More Startups
Hi! Here is the site for Microsoft’s startup incubator. At the bottom of the page are featured startups You might find a company to focus on for your pitch here. http://www.microsoft.com/bizspark/
Is Silicon Valley Funding the Wrong Stuff?
During my research, I stumbled upon an interesting article where Christopher Mims presented his interesting view on Silicon Valley VC funding startups, published in The Wall Street Journal on July 6, 2014. What has been funded lately in Silicon Valley? Social networks that allow you to send only the message “Yo” to your contacts. Food-delivery services valued at $400 million. […]
Interesting Article: Ed Tech Investment Bubble
I came across an interesting article in Fortune from February that argues that there is a bubble in terms of educational technoloyg investments. The article states that: Schools are slow to adopt new technology because they have to be: Their procurement processes are inflexible and complicated, involving contracts, RFPs, lawyers, review cycles, approvals, and compliances. […]
If you’re looking for crowdfunding sites
I recently supported a startup – big money $30 🙂 – on Indiegogo and in their follow-up survey they listed other fundraising sites. I thought this list might help people get ideas for their assignments. RocketHub CrowdTilt GoFundMe Fundly CrowdRise KickStarter
Founder’s Day Perade: Jose Ferreira of Knewton.com
Jose Ferreira, Founder and CEO of Knewton.com: founded the interactive-learning company Knewton, he is a graduate of Carleton College with a BA in Philosophy and received his MBA from Harvard Business School and previuos to founding Knewton, was a Kaplan executive, derivatives trader, venture capitalist, and strategist for John Kerry’s presidential campaign. The venture is […]
29 May
I've noticed children are often the inspiration behind learning technology start ups. My son is what inspired my vision for an innovative learning technology. A problem is just a problem until it affects your personal life, then it becomes a problem that needs fixed. It can be a strong motivator. I also think it is significant that he piloted his app to demonstrate its potential value and scalability before asking for a larger investment. In other words, a Minimal Viable Product is a quick and effective way to find out just how promising your vision is.
