Talking Impact for EdTech Founders

In today's episode, I'm joined by Rhys Spence to explore how EdTech companies can secure and work with investment companies. We'll discuss the different stages in which investment is available, our top tips for working with investors and how to build a meaningful partnership. Whether you're a founder trying to break into the education market or scaling your EdTech solution acro...

In today's episode, I'm joined by Emma Darcy and James Garnett to explore how EdTech companies can build truly effective partnerships with schools. We'll discuss the practical realities of working with educational institutions, from understanding their needs and constraints to demonstrating real value in the classroom. Whether you're a founder trying to break into the education...

Most conversations about EdTech evaluation focus on early-stage startups trying to prove their concept works. But what happens when you're no longer a scrappy startup? How do you approach evaluation when you're operating at massive scale, serving millions of learners across different markets and contexts? Today, I'm speaking with Bozhidar Bashkov from IXL, one of the world's le...

Today, I'm speaking with Marjo Kenttälä, an expert in EdTech testbed programs, to unpack what testbeds actually are, how they differ from traditional evaluation approaches, and why they might be the competitive advantage your startup needs. We'll explore how testbeds create structured environments for testing educational technology in real-world settings, what founders should expect when...

Episode 1: Kristy Evers speaks with Professor Alison Clark-Wilson UCL IOE on her experience evaluating edtech throughout her career Professor Alison Clark-Wilson is a former secondary school mathematics teacher with a 30-year career focused on all aspects of EdTech, from digital resource and curriculum design to teacher professional development and mentoring hundreds of EdTech startups. This conve...

Explore where your organisation stands and learn more about how to leverage your impact for future growth. Whether you're just starting or looking to improve existing processes, this series offers valuable guidance for EdTech founders and leaders. Subscribe to follow the series.