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India’s higher education startup Sunstone raises $35 million

TechCrunch

Sunstone, a higher education startup that collaborates with academic institutions to help upskill their students for employability, has raised $35 million in a new financing round as it looks to expand to more Indian cities. “Sunstone is well positioned to enable this change and impact the lives of millions of students. .

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Pakistan edtech startup Maqsad gets $2.1M pre-seed to make education more accessible

TechCrunch

Taha Ahmed and Rooshan Aziz left their jobs in strategy consulting and investment banking in London earlier this year in order to found a mobile-only education platform startup, Maqsad , in Pakistan, with a goal “to make education more accessible to 100 million Pakistani students.” “We believe everyone has a purpose.

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How EO has impacted my life and grown my business

Entrepreneurs' Organization

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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These African Entrepreneurs Are Developing Tech Solutions for Healthcare and Education

Impact Hub

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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Businesses Beware: The Danger of Generative AI for Online Fraud

Entrepreneurs' Organization

Unlike physical goods, digital products can be delivered instantly, offering a lucrative opportunity for fraudsters to quickly convert stolen financial information into cash or assets. There is a pressing need to educate and train not just the consumers but also employees, especially those in customer-facing roles.

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AI: The Teammate Clinicians Need

Andreessen Horowitz

Our view is that 1) the latest advancements in AI offer a massive enablement opportunity to support our clinicians and 2) this can’t happen without the help of forward-thinking policymakers laying the payment infrastructure for AI-enabled care. Technology is emerging for AI to augment and enable care.

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Vietnamese Ed-Tech Startup Vuihoc Secures US$6 M Investment Led by TNB Aura

AsiaTechDaily

The platform offers extensive educational content, with over 500,000 resources, including video lectures and quizzes. Additionally, Vuihoc provides live classes facilitating private or small group learning, enabling students to receive instant feedback and support in their educational journey.