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As edtech evolves, LatAm reskilling platforms raise millions to bring outcomes into the mix

TechCrunch

As Latin America attracts record-breaking venture capital totals, education technology startups in the region are given new opportunities to grow. Patiño explained how the original online education platforms, also known as MOOCs, are “super accessible,” with low completion rates. based edtech firm.

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Battery giant Anker backs programmable robot maker Keyi

TechCrunch

And like its peers, Keyi is enjoying a growing demand for its educational robots. The promise of STEAM robots, which are billed to increase children’s interest in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM), has been around for years. Keyi’s new funding comes at a time when inflation in the U.S.

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Celebrating 2023 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

Over the last few years, we have been supported by our dedicated volunteer and professional staff to continue to offer better member experience, expanded our professionalized education programs and continued to be the voice for protections and incentives for angel investors in the public policy arena. Identify like-minded investors.

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Ashna Mahepal to Young Entrepreneurs: Identify Your Source of Empowerment

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Congressman Joe Sestak approached her about connecting with the nonprofit FIRST Global , which promotes science, technology, engineering, and math education and careers for youth through robotics competitions modeled on the Olympic Games. She created the organization out of her passion for social entrepreneurial impact.

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What is an Ecosystem Builder

Ecosystem Builder Hub

One of the challenges in turning ecosystem building into a recognized profession is the lack of a recognized definition for what it is and what an ecosystem builder is. Clearly, if we’re going to come up with a professional definition of what ecosystem building is, it needs to include this connector/connecting aspect.

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Lessons from Implementing Netflix’s “Dream Team” Model at 3 Hypergrowth Tech Companies

Reforge

You’ll also get a chance to explore common mistakes and strategies for troubleshooting so you can build off of Tom’s Dream Team experience instead of starting from square one. He began his career in nonprofit education, first as a classroom teacher and then with charter school networks, scaling marketing and operations to fuel growth.

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Expectful’s new chief executive experienced the trauma she just raised millions to solve

TechCrunch

I definitely had a full-time job, I had a newborn baby,” Walton said. “I I definitely had a full-time job, I had a newborn baby,” Walton said. The business is pivoting its product strategy to grow beyond recorded meditations. But, she says, it was an opportunity to be entrepreneurial in a sector she cared about.