Edtech Conversations with Fexingo: Online Learning, Schools, and Education Software

In this episode of Edtech Conversations, Lucas and Luna examine the rise and fall of Knewton, the adaptive learning platform that raised over $180 million from investors including Founders Fund and Pearson. They unpack why Knewton's approach — using big data to tailor lessons in real-time — ultimately flopped, despite being heralded as the future of education. Lucas explains the key missteps: an o...

In this episode of Edtech Conversations, Lucas and Luna examine the growing gap between traditional university computer science programs and intensive coding bootcamps. They dive into the numbers: while over 50,000 students graduate with CS degrees each year in the US, only about a third feel job-ready. Meanwhile, bootcamps like General Assembly and Flatiron School boast placement rates above 80 p...

In the debut episode of Edtech Conversations with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna dissect the dramatic rise and fall of BYJU's, once India's most valuable startup. They zero in on a single staggering number: the company burned through over $1 billion in 2023 alone, leading to a valuation collapse from $22 billion to near zero. Lucas explains how aggressive sales tactics—like deploying 50,000 commission-on...