The Pitch
#127 Nectir: The Classroom of the Future
Apr 3, 2024
Entrepreneur Kavitta Ghai, with autism and ADHD, pitches Nectir to make classrooms accessible. Investors debate flat rounds and female founder valuations. The episode explores investment opportunities in ed tech and the founder's journey in closing a million-dollar funding round.
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Quick takeaways
- Nectar's success at UC Santa Barbara showcases its potential in revolutionizing classroom dynamics through technology integration.
- Kavita's innovative sales strategy highlights Nectar's focus on enhancing pedagogical impact and integrating with learning management systems for widespread adoption.
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Season 11 Kicks Off with Kavita's Mission for Better Education
Season 11 of "The Pitch" begins with the introduction of Kavita, a founder focused on revolutionizing education. Kavita shares her personal struggles with traditional classrooms not catering to her needs due to autism and ADHD. She recounts her journey of creating Nectar, the classroom of the future, tackling challenges in fundraising and VC skepticism towards ed tech. Despite facing odds, Kavita remains determined to bring about change in education and secure investments.
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