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Ryan Delk

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

Top 5 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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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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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.