SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODE

Teach Your Kids: Website | LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTok

Manisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | Facebook

Kevin Donahue: LinkedIn | Website

Suren Markosian: LinkedIn | Website

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Teach Your Kids Podcast Episode

• Homeschooling with Naval Ravikant, Nir Eyal, Rachel Thomas, Kerry McDonald, Alycia Wright, Shiren Rattigan, and Lisa Betts-Lacroix: Part 1
• Homeschooling with Naval Ravikant, Nir Eyal, Rachel Thomas, Kerry McDonald, Alycia Wright, Shiren Rattigan, and Lisa Betts-Lacroix: Part 2
• Navigating Math with Curiosity: Jason Batterson & Jasmine Eyal on Beast Academy

Learning Platforms

• Epic!
• BrainPOP | Jr BrainPoP

Books, Articles, Publications, and Videos

• Richard Was a Picker - Carolyn Beck 
• Cat Ninja Children's Book Collection - Matthew Cody
• Scaredy Monster - Meika Hashimoto

Math

• Prodigy Game

Related Resources

• Remind

Time-Codes

00:00:00 — Manisha introduces the episode and her guests

00:02:07 — Suren discusses the inspiration behind Epic!.

00:04:06 — The unique challenge of engaging children in digital reading.

00:07:00 — Kevin explains the shift of Epic! into the education sector.

00:09:20 — Discussion on the challenges of raising funds for EdTech startups.

00:13:41 — Insights into developing a child-friendly user interface.

00:17:46 — Addressing content diversity and inclusivity on Epic!.

00:21:30 — The balance between gamification and educational content.

00:24:52 — Kevin shares his vision for children's holistic development.

00:27:28 — The growing trend of consumerization in education technology.

00:30:18 — Overcoming barriers to universal access to digital education.

00:33:50 — The rewarding experience of making a positive impact through Epic!.

00:37:24 — Advice for entrepreneurs in the educational space.

00:39:57 — Personal learning journeys of the founders.

00:43:21 — The importance of giving children control over their learning.

00:47:46 — The vast reach of digital books compared to physical publishing.

00:52:33 — The episode concludes with a summary of Epic!'s impact on children's digital reading habits and a final reflection on the importance of accessible and engaging educational technology.

This podcast was recorded on Riverside and is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund

VELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.

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