Consumer VC: Venture Capital I B2C Startups I Commerce | Early-Stage Investing I Brands Steven Wolfe Pereira (Encantos) - Teaching Kids 21st Century Skills, Building a Direct to Learner EdTech Company, and Overlooked Opportunities That Make Real Impact
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Jan 28, 2021 
In this engaging conversation, Steven Wolfe Pereira, co-founder and CEO of Encantos, shares his journey in edtech, emphasizing that kids learn best through play. He explores innovative strategies merging education and entertainment, and discusses the importance of diverse storytelling. Steven highlights his company's commitment to social responsibility, creating brands that empower children with essential skills. He also encourages aspiring entrepreneurs to take action and experiment, proving that impactful ventures can yield both financial success and social good.
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Akamai's Early Cloud Impact
- Steven Wolfe Pereira worked at Akamai Technologies in 1999 when it pioneered content delivery.
- Akamai now handles around 35% of global HTTP traffic, showcasing the impact of early cloud technology.
Key 21st Century Trends in EdTech
- Direct-to-consumer, personalization, and subscriptions are key 21st-century trends, driven by first-party data.
- Steven's background in tech and SaaS provided valuable experience for applying these trends to education.
Encantos' Story Teaching Approach
- Encantos builds a direct-to-learner platform with brands, focusing on learning through play and 21st-century skills.
- They combine entertainment and education, creating a new category called "story teaching."
