tag:blogs.edweek.org,2012-02-06:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156 2016-05-03T21:08:56Z Betty Hsu is a co-founder of online vocabulary improvement company ProfessorWord. Benjamin Levy, a former teacher, is founder of video delivery platform eduCanon. Will Morris is the CEO of teacher-coaching company EdConnective. All three authors are striving to launch and sustain successful ed-tech startups. Movable Type Pro 5.2.7 tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.58120 2016-05-03T21:08:58Z 2016-05-03T21:08:56Z

I was recently stopped in my tracks when I discovered that minority-owned companies receive just 3 percent of venture capital investments. That disparity is startling, given that more than half of k-12 students in this country are minorities.

Will Morris I was recently stopped in my tracks when I discovered that minority-owned companies receive just 3 percent of venture capital investments. That disparity is startling, given that more than half of k-12 students in this country are minorities. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.57673 2016-04-21T16:43:41Z 2016-04-21T16:49:10Z

The majority of classrooms are connected to the Internet, but that doesn't mean they have the capabilities to use digital tools as intended. Slow broadband was impeding teachers' use of our product, so we had to adapt.

Benjamin Levy The majority of classrooms are connected to the Internet, but that doesn't mean they have the capabilities to use digital tools as intended. Slow broadband was impeding teachers' use of our product, so we had to adapt. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.57800 2016-04-14T18:30:45Z 2016-04-14T18:50:53Z

New marketplaces allow K-12 educators to purchase digital content, creating new entry points for ed-tech startups to sell their products. But how do you know which marketplace will get your company's content in the right hands?

Michelle Davis http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/ New marketplaces allow K-12 educators to purchase digital content, creating new entry points for ed-tech startups to sell their products. But how do you know which marketplace will get your company's content in the right hands? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.57741 2016-04-13T19:21:48Z 2016-04-13T19:22:15Z

Developing financial projections for your ed-tech startup as part of writing your business plan can be nerve-wracking. How are you supposed to know what your business will look like a year from now or five years from now?

Betty Hsu Developing financial projections for your ed-tech startup as part of writing your business plan can be nerve-wracking. How are you supposed to know what your business will look like a year from now or five years from now? tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.57655 2016-04-06T15:59:54Z 2016-04-07T13:58:41Z

Here's why flipping professional development for teachers makes sense.

Benjamin Levy Here's why flipping professional development for teachers makes sense. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.57405 2016-03-22T23:51:24Z 2016-03-22T23:51:22Z

When you provide feedback to a teacher by coaching them virtually, new strategies come into play.

Michelle Davis http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/ When you provide feedback to a teacher by coaching them virtually, new strategies come into play. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.57036 2016-03-09T15:24:43Z 2016-03-09T15:24:45Z

While ed-tech entrepreneurship may be less risky than other sectors, there are still many uncertainties to be aware of. Financial, technology, and market sectors are all areas for deep thought and caution.

Betty Hsu While ed-tech entrepreneurship may be less risky than other sectors, there are still many uncertainties to be aware of. Financial, technology, and market sectors are all areas for deep thought and caution. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.56840 2016-02-25T01:44:00Z 2016-04-25T15:06:35Z

Don't undertake a name change for your company lightly, but if it's the correct strategy, here's how to do it.

Benjamin Levy Don't undertake a name change for your company lightly, but if it's the correct strategy, here's how to do it. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.56655 2016-02-12T18:14:39Z 2016-05-02T19:37:07Z

I recently watched an interview with Sal Khan, founder of the extremely successful ed-tech non-profit Khan Academy, and he touched upon three ideas that should resonate with ed-tech startups.

Betty Hsu I recently watched an interview with Sal Khan, founder of the extremely successful ed-tech non-profit Khan Academy, and he touched upon three ideas that should resonate with ed-tech startups. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.56502 2016-01-28T17:53:45Z 2016-01-28T17:55:24Z

Most ed-tech startups don't have scientific data on outcomes yet, so teacher feedback should play a critical role when choosing products.

Michelle Davis http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/ Most ed-tech startups don't have scientific data on outcomes yet, so teacher feedback should play a critical role when choosing products. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.56434 2016-01-26T15:11:57Z 2016-01-26T15:18:03Z

Writing is a very important part of the startup life. Here are some lessons for writing better business plans, startup competition applications, cold emails, and PowerPoint presentations.

Betty Hsu Writing is a very important part of the startup life. Here are some lessons for writing better business plans, startup competition applications, cold emails, and PowerPoint presentations. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.56179 2016-01-12T15:00:22Z 2016-01-19T21:06:35Z

The National Education Week conference is a new, surprisingly intimate ed-tech gathering that has a lot to offer to startups.

Will Morris The National Education Week conference is a new, surprisingly intimate ed-tech gathering that has a lot to offer to startups. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2016:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.56197 2016-01-11T01:00:48Z 2016-01-11T23:24:30Z

What happens when two experienced entrepreneurs find themselves navigating the unfamiliar waters of the K-12 ed-tech marketplace.

Michelle Davis http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/DigitalEducation/ What happens when two experienced entrepreneurs find themselves navigating the unfamiliar waters of the K-12 ed-tech marketplace. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2015:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.55895 2015-12-22T15:17:12Z 2015-12-22T15:17:20Z

Apply this advice from the front lines of a successful crowdfunding campaign to your new venture.

Betty Hsu Apply this advice from the front lines of a successful crowdfunding campaign to your new venture. tag:blogs.edweek.org,2015:/edweek/the_startup_blog//156.55955 2015-12-18T00:57:48Z 2015-12-21T19:51:20Z

A new way to weed through YouTube videos for the ones that illustrate lessons best.

Benjamin Levy A new way to weed through YouTube videos for the ones that illustrate lessons best.