Jomayra Herrera
Partner at Reach Capital who invests in early-stage companies across learning, healthcare, and the future of work, with deep operator experience in edtech and marketplaces.
Top 5 podcasts with Jomayra Herrera
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Dec 31, 2025 • 1h 35min
Year-End Special Part 2: 2026 AI & EdTech Predictions from Google, YouTube, Reach Capital, Owl Ventures & More!
Join Jean-Claude Brizard, Sofia Fenichell, Amit A. Patel, and others as they predict the future of AI in education by 2026. Brizard discusses the shift from basic tools to engaging learner-centric assessments. Fenichell forecasts AI-driven tutors enhancing reading and testing, while Patel emphasizes the need for consistent AI performance to build trust. Rosier highlights peer tutoring through micro-assessments. The conversation also covers AI literacy’s rise and the importance of balancing technology with the central role of teachers in the classroom.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 27min
The Future of EdTech: AI, Mergers, and Strategic Investments with Reach Capital’s Jomayra Herrera and Owl Ventures’ Lyman Missimer
Jomayra Herrera, a Partner at Reach Capital dedicated to diversity in venture capital, and Lyman Missimer, former Head of M&A at Newsela focusing on strategic investments, dive into pressing EdTech challenges. They discuss how AI is reshaping education, emphasizing the need for tools that address mental health and labor shortages. The duo highlights the significance of building trust for successful mergers and acquisitions and navigating the complexities of corporate partnerships in a fragmented landscape. Tune in for their insights on effective strategies and future opportunities!
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Jan 1, 2024 • 1h 38min
Special Episode: 2023 Reflections and 2024 Predictions by Alex, Ben and Edtech Leaders from Instructure, Owl Ventures, Reach Capital, Age of Learning, Kinnu, Flint and Samvid Ventures
Edtech Insiders presents a special episode where Ben and Alex reflect on 2023 and make predictions for 2024 in the Edtech industry. They are joined by Ian Chiu, Jomayra Herrera, Sunil Gunderia, Hanna Celina, and Amit Patel. Topics discussed include trends from 2023, predictions for 2024, the changing value of degrees, the rise of AI in ed tech startups, AI in education, and the future of EdTech.
Jan 31, 2025 • 48min
Week in Edtech 1/22/2025: OpenAI’s O3 Sparks AGI Debate, $500B Stargate Project, TikTok Ban Drama, Biden Cancels $4.5B in Student Debt, U.S. Schools Add 121K Staff Despite Declining Enrollment, Leeds Equity Acquires Learnosity, and More!
Jomayra Herrera, a partner at Reach Capital, shares her insights on the evolving landscape of educational technology. The discussion dives into OpenAI's new O3 model and its implications for artificial general intelligence. Herrera also highlights the staggering $500B Stargate Project aimed at AI infrastructure. The impacts of a potential TikTok ban on digital learning are examined, as well as the surprising hiring surge in U.S. schools despite decreased enrollment. The episode rounds off with the significant cancellation of student debt and its effects on education.
Jan 27, 2025 • 1h 10min
Year-End Special Part 2: 2024 Reflections and 2025 Predictions by EdTech Industry Leaders
Join industry leaders Jomayra Herrera, partner at Reach Capital, and Amit Patel from Owl Ventures, as they share insights on the transformative impact of AI in education and global opportunities. Ben Wallerstein discusses the potential fallout from ESSER funding expiration, while John Higginson emphasizes advances in mobile and voice AI. Karl Rectanus predicts leaps in global EdTech innovation, highlighting the importance of ethical AI, as Andrew Goldman explores how generative AI can deliver high-quality content in schools.
