Y Combinator

DECEMBER 22, 2020

In early 2020 the entire world underwent a transformation. We were forced to rethink the end of our Winter 2020 batch and transformed its demo day to an online-only event. 2020 has been a challenging year for much of the economy, but companies focused on the digital world often flourished.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 9, 2020

TC Sessions: Space 2020 , our first conference dedicated to galactic endeavors, launches in just one week (December 16-17). ” The two-day event agenda practically vibrates with opportunity. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to find money, um, fast. TC Sessions: Space 2020 runs from December 16-17.

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TechCrunch

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Bears are hard to find right now: the sector, once undercapitalized, has brought in $10 billion in venture capital funding globally in 2020. As investors told us last week , the biggest consumer opportunity in 2021 and beyond is lifelong learning (and portfolio companies have the profits to prove it).

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Angel Capital Association

JANUARY 13, 2022

ACA members and groups enjoy unprecedented education and networking opportunities, brought to them by the trusted authority in angel investing. 2021 was a year filled with more opportunities for angels to interact and learn. For brand new angels, ACA launched the first-ever New Angel Cohort.

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StartupNation

OCTOBER 24, 2021

Given the times in which we currently live, I can’t think of anything worthier than recognizing the amazingly dedicated educators to whom we entrust our children to help them learn and grow. Detroit native Kiarra Ambrose has valued education all her life. My purpose is educating; that’s my core,” Ambrose says.

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TechCrunch

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

If you’re a part of the early-stage startup space race, or aspire to such celestial heights, don’t miss out on early-bird savings to TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17. TC Sessions of all stripes are synonymous with opportunity. Join this intrepid global community at TC Sessions: Space 2020 on December 16-17.

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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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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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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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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 7, 2020

We are T-minus one week until TC Sessions: Space 2020 lifts off on December 16-17. Join the global space community’s leading experts, brightest visionaries and rising stars for two days dedicated to space technology and exploration — and the opportunities they offer. Is your company interested in sponsoring TC Sessions: Space 2020?

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TechCrunch

MARCH 3, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and forced educational institutions to go virtual, many were scrambling to develop online or blended curriculums. Demand surged and its ARR grew by 200% in 2020. For Sophinos and Kannah, founding CourseKey was more than just a business opportunity. Over 100,000 students use its software.

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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. What are some overlooked opportunities right now?

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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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Impact Hub

MAY 27, 2021

These African entrepreneurs are creating their’s, providing solutions to some of Ghana and Nigeria’s most pressing challenges in education and health, and driving innovation through technology to empower young people and women. The mothers have 24/7 access to midwives as well as relevant antenatal and prenatal education.

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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. . They are: 1.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 9, 2021

What are some overlooked opportunities right now? How should investors in other cities think about the overall investment climate and opportunities in your city? What are the opportunities startups may be able to tap into during these unprecedented times? What are some overlooked opportunities right now? E-commerce.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 12, 2021

Still, new opportunities are popping up in remote work, psychedelics and wellness. What are some overlooked opportunities right now? How should investors in other cities think about the overall investment climate and opportunities in your city? What are some overlooked opportunities right now? Innovative. Huge potential.

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GCUC

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Our 2020 Megatrend Predictions. If you’re not actively educating yourself and designing your spaces with health and wellness in mind, you are going to miss the boat. Educate yourself and help others. Grow, evolve, raise money, buy buildings, educate yourself and learn. the first coworking real estate opportunity fund.

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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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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. Ad-buying opportunities within podcasts have historically been manual and limited, not unlike the process of purchasing web ads pre-2000. We made an investment in Headgum recently and blogged about it on the USV blog this morning.

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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. And they mean that the economic opportunity that a black person has matters as much as our economic opportunity. While we are late to put our collective minds on this opportunity, we are not too late.

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Angel Capital Association

AUGUST 27, 2020

The amendment updates the definition to allow investors to qualify as accredited investors based on professional certifications and designations, or other credentials issued by an accredited education institution as well as the long-standing income-based criteria.

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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. It was scary, but it also offered opportunities for new ways of thinking. Contributed to EO by B.

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TechCrunch

OCTOBER 7, 2021

When it launched in April 2019 in Japan, the Riiid Tutor app took the top ranking in sales among education applications in Android within the first week of its release. . By leveraging this investment, we will capture broader Japanese market opportunities. billion in 2020, increasing 22.4% Riiid claims that more than 2.5

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American Entrepreneurship

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Broadening participation in engineering is not just about numbers; it’s about fostering innovation, enriching our perspectives, and building a future in which everyone has an equal opportunity to shine.” Supreme Court’s decision ending affirmative action in higher education and the denying of student loan relief. of the U.S.

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TechCrunch

MARCH 25, 2021

Holberton , the education startup that started out as a coding school in San Francisco and today works with partners to run schools in the U.S., Today’s announcement comes after a messy 2020 for Holberton, and not only because the pandemic put a stop to in-person learning. It opened campuses in Mexico and Peru, for example.

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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. On the hunt for a job.

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TechCrunch

DECEMBER 8, 2022

We’ve built an extensive distribution channel covering almost half of the high schools in Kenya, and that means we have an opportunity to solve other tech needs that schools have,” said Nyangolo. “We We were bootstrapping at the time, and didn’t have enough resources to do consumer education.

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Source Link

JANUARY 29, 2022

They could be seizing upon an opportunity to make their business ownership dream a reality, exploring an idea that creates positive social change, or they may be acting out of necessity because of a change in circumstances such as the loss of a job. Cultivate an inclusive network with culturally competent support.

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Entrepreneurs' Organization

MAY 26, 2020

Coronavirus has given many entrepreneurs an unlikely opportunity to embrace and truly live their companies’ core values. 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. Then COVID-19 took hold. Living the Learning.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Panorama Education , which has built out a K-12 education software platform, has raised $60 million in a Series C round of funding led by General Atlantic. Clients include the New York City Department of Education, Clark County School District in Nevada, Dallas ISD in Texas and the Hawaii Department of Education, among others.

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TechCrunch

MAY 18, 2021

Fintech startup StudentFinance — which allows educational institutions to offer success-based financing for students — has raised a $5.3 The startup, which launched at the beginning of 2020, provides the tech back end for institutions to offer flexible payment plans in the form of ISAs (income-share agreements).

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TechCrunch

MAY 12, 2022

The company attended pitch competition after pitch competition, raising about a total of $100,000, until one day in the summer of 2020 an analyst for musician Jay-Z’s Marcy Ventures happened to be in the audience. Altro went on to participate in Y Combinator’s Summer 2020 batch. Image Credits: Altro. By the time it raised its $2.5

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TechCrunch

APRIL 29, 2021

There is a Google form for companies to post job opportunities for new Lambda School alumni. . “We We have been working for years on making incentive-aligned education work,” Allred wrote in a tweet. Will edtech empower or erase the need for higher education? A llred didn’t immediately respond to request for comment.

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TechCrunch

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Families across the nation have historically invested heavily in their children’s education to advance in life. But the quality of education and its affordability are two major challenges that millions of students, especially those living in smaller cities and towns, have always had to confront. You have to look at our genesis.

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TechCrunch

JUNE 8, 2022

It highlights important events in the continent’s tech ecosystem until this point, compares its journey with other emerging markets and provides guidance into the opportunities within various sectors. And though they are inclined to follow the money, Endeavor wants them to look beyond usual market opportunities and map out exit pathways.

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TechCrunch

JANUARY 19, 2021

University education is getting more expensive , and at the moment it feels a bit like a Petri dish for infections , but the long-term trends continue to show a dramatic growth in the number of people worldwide getting degrees beyond high school, with one big reason for this being that a college degree generally provides better economic security.

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