Jennifer Carolan
General Partner at Reach Capital and former classroom teacher, investing in education technology and advising startups and educators on market shifts.
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Dec 24, 2025 • 2h 4min
Year-End Special Part 1: Reviewing 2025 + 2026 AI & EdTech Predictions from Reach Capital, HMH, Brisk & More!
Tom Vander Ark, founder of Getting Smart, dives into automation's effects on education goals, advocating for AI literacy. Bjorn Bilhardt, CEO of Abilitie, forecasts radical changes in higher education driven by AI. Jacob Cantor, from JK K12EDU, shares insights on K-12 engagement and the potential of conversational AI. Jennifer Carolan from Reach Capital highlights a shift towards micro-schools and applied assessments. Andrew Goldman from HMH Labs points to the rapid rise in teacher adoption of AI, focusing on outcomes and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Oct 16, 2024 • 57min
Jennifer Carolan (Reach Capital) - Seeking the Full Potential of Education [ETL Looks Back]
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.
