Brisk Teaching Secures $6.9M to Bring AI-Powered Tools to Teachers and Students - Featuring CEO Arman Jaffer and Owl Ventures’ Emily Bennett

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Nov 18, 2024

Arman Jaffer, Founder and CEO of Brisk Teaching, shares insights on his AI tool that personalizes instruction for educators, streamlining administrative tasks. Formerly with the White House, he emphasizes the evolutionary role of AI in enhancing student engagement. Joining him is Emily Bennett, Principal Investor at Owl Ventures, who discusses investment strategies in AI-focused edtech. They explore the future of personalized learning, the challenges for edtech startups in fundraising, and the integration of AI into daily teaching workflows.

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INSIGHT

AI's Impact on Instruction

AI provides new insights into student thinking processes, which is crucial for effective instruction.
It's not just about the final product; AI allows educators to observe the learning journey itself.

INSIGHT

Brisk Teaching Overview

Brisk Teaching, an AI tool, helps educators personalize instruction and automate tasks, saving time.
Its Chrome extension integrates within existing educator tools, supporting various functions like adjusting text levels and providing feedback.

ADVICE

Prioritizing Utility in EdTech AI

When evaluating EdTech AI solutions, prioritize utility over novelty.
Look for solutions that solve real problems and teams with both educational and technical expertise.

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Arman Jaffer is the founder and CEO of Brisk Teaching. Brisk is an AI tool that helps educators personalize their instruction and save hours of time on administrative tasks.

Emily Bennett currently serves as a Principal investor at Owl Ventures.

💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Brisk Teaching’s AI tools streamline teacher workflows and enhance instructional efficiency.
The vision for AI in edtech, focusing on student-centered, adaptive learning through tools like Brisk Boost.
Key insights into Owl Ventures’ investment strategy in AI-focused edtech solutions.
The critical factors for edtech startups navigating the current funding landscape.
The future of student-facing AI in education and its impact on teaching and learning.

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:00:22] How AI enhances insights into student thinking for improved instruction.
[00:01:49] Brisk Teaching's AI tools streamline teacher workflows with automation.
[00:05:09] Owl Ventures' perspective on investing in high-impact AI edtech.
[00:07:20] Brisk’s integration into teachers’ daily workflows across platforms.
[00:13:03] The shift toward student-focused AI for personalized learning.
[00:20:35] Use case for Brisk Boost’s interactive student tutoring aligned with learning objectives.
[00:30:26] Practical advice for edtech entrepreneurs on navigating the funding landscape.

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Don’t miss the overtime episode with Arman & Emily, where they go beyond the main conversation to discuss:

Advice for founders on building impactful edtech products
Sustainable business models for AI in education
Essentials for creating responsible, student-focused AI

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