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Ryan Delk

CEO of Primer, a company focused on transforming K-12 education through microschools and innovative software.

Top 10 podcasts with Ryan Delk

Ranked by the Snipd community
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23 snips
Mar 31, 2025 • 48min

476. Fixing Education with a Startup Mentality: The Innovative Micro Schools-Model Backed by Founders Fund, Khosla, and Sam Altman (Ryan Delk)

Ryan Delk, CEO of Primer and former leader at Omni and Gumroad, dives into the challenges facing the American education system. He advocates for micro schools, emphasizing their potential to reshape learning experiences. Delk discusses the significance of personalized education and the empowerment of teachers. He also critiques funding disparities and explores how data can enhance educational outcomes. With a focus on individual student needs, he highlights innovative models that prioritize both academic rigor and emotional well-being.
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22 snips
May 1, 2024 • 54min

A New Operating System for Education - Ryan Delk | #40

Santiago and Josh chat with Ryan Delk, Co-Founder and CEO of Primer, an innovator in educational tech. They explore the concept of microschools and how they address teacher burnout—30% of educators want to quit! Ryan shares insights on empowering teachers and students, taking a fresh look at homeschooling, and the importance of mentorship. He outlines how Primer facilitates innovative learning models that maximize student potential and discusses the exciting future of AI in education. It's a thought-provoking dive into redefining learning!
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10 snips
May 7, 2024 • 1h 49min

Building a Legendary Career in Startups, Reinventing Education, and Giving Without Expectations with Ryan Delk

Entrepreneur Ryan Delk and host Barrett Brooks discuss revolutionizing education, homeschooling principles, startup culture, balancing ambition with family, and existential problems faced by founders. They touch on college dropout experiences, networking in tech, going the extra mile, and gratitude in the journey.
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5 snips
Aug 24, 2020 • 46min

Habits of Prolific Creators With James Clear and Ryan Delk

In this engaging discussion, James Clear, bestselling author of *Atomic Habits*, and Ryan Delk, CEO of Primer, share their insights on productivity and creativity. They emphasize the significance of surrounding yourself with like-minded individuals for support and inspiration. Clear discusses the impact of healthy habits on productivity, while Delk highlights balancing professional ambitions with family life. Both stress the notion of getting '1% better every day' and the importance of cultivating relationships for long-term success.
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4 snips
Aug 22, 2024 • 1h 12min

Ryan Delk: Building a Growing Network of Microschools

Ryan Delk, the founder and CEO of Primer, shares insights on building a successful network of microschools across the U.S. He discusses how Primer supports teachers by streamlining operations and managing regulations. Delk highlights the importance of the new leader cohort program designed to empower educators in launching their own microschools. The conversation also touches on innovative educational philosophies, project-based learning, and the balance between structured learning and personalized experiences, all while navigating the complex regulatory landscape.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 1h 18min

Ryan Delk: Building the Future of Microschools

Ryan Delk, founder of Primer, discusses the challenges of building microschools, empowerment in education, making alternative education accessible, technology integration, teaching interactions, and expansion plans.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 47min

Primer: From Software to Schools

Ryan Delk, CEO of Primer and advocate for innovative education solutions, dives into the transformation of K-12 education and the shift from software to microschools. He discusses the urgent need for reform, overcoming regulatory hurdles, and the vast market opportunities in education. Delk emphasizes community involvement in launching new schools and the role of technology in enhancing learning outcomes. He also explores how the pandemic has reshaped educational perspectives, paving the way for diverse options that prioritize quality and accessibility.
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Mar 5, 2025 • 47min

Ryan Delk: To Fix the School System, Build Schools

Ryan Delk, CEO of Primer, shares his vision for transforming K-12 education through innovative microschools. He discusses the shift from a software-based approach to building schools that prioritize community and personalization. Delk highlights the integration of AI in education, the challenges of navigating regulatory hurdles, and the importance of aligning passion projects with learning to boost student motivation. He also explores how the pandemic has reshaped educational needs and the potential future of school funding.
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May 7, 2024 • 1h 26min

#352 - Ryan Delk - Founder @ Primer - Fixing the Broken US Education System & Saving San Francisco

Ryan Delk, CEO of Primer, discusses fixing the US education system through microschools, challenges in zoning laws, raising money from investors, hiring undiscovered talent, and his mission to save San Francisco. The podcast delves into the broken education system, empowering teachers, navigating VC investments, innovating through microschools, overcoming political stagnation in SF, and embracing traditional values for societal improvement.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 6min

Check Size Doesn't Matter (Audio Edition)

Angel investors Ashley Mayer, Packy McCormick, Sander Daniels, Patrick McKenzie, and founder Ryan Delk discuss rethinking minimum check sizes in fundraising. They highlight the value of small investors in building momentum and making introductions, emphasizing the need to optimize the startup's cap table.