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Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)
Jennifer Carolan (Reach Capital) - Seeking the Full Potential of Education [ETL Looks Back]
Oct 16, 2024
Jennifer Carolan, Co-Founder of Reach Capital and former science teacher, shares her journey from education to venture philanthropy. She emphasizes the importance of teacher involvement in EdTech innovation and discusses effective investment strategies. Steve Blank, a serial entrepreneur, adds insights on entrepreneurship's role in reshaping education. Together, they explore technology's impact on personalized learning, addressing equity challenges for low-income students, and the need for a shift from traditional learning models to mastery-based approaches.
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- Jennifer Carolan emphasizes the necessity of incorporating teachers' insights and experiences into the development of educational technologies to address real classroom needs.
- The New School Seed Fund champions a holistic approach to educational innovation, seeking impactful solutions that prioritize critical educational needs over traditional profitability.
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Journey from Education to Venture Philanthropy
Jennifer Carolyn shares her unique transition from a teacher to managing director of the New School Seed Fund. After teaching U.S. history and differentiating instruction for several years, she felt she had plateaued in her career. Pursuing an MA at Stanford, she became involved in a venture philanthropy fund that combines education expertise with entrepreneurial insight. This experience highlighted her belief in the potential for impactful innovation within the education system, ultimately leading her to co-found the seed fund focused on ed-tech investments.
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