Week in Edtech 10/16/2024: New York EdTech Week Highlights, Rise of Micro Companies, PhysicsWallah's IPO Plans, AI's Role in Education, Philanthropy Partnerships, and More! Plus Special Guest, Shauntel Garvey of Reach Capital

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Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest in education technology, AI developments, and key edtech funding moves.

✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:02:53] 🗽 Recap of New York EdTech Week, highlighting key themes and vibrant energy from the event.
[00:04:37] 📈 Discussion on the rise of micro companies, with lower barriers leading to a surge in niche startups.
[00:12:36] 🤝Convergence between philanthropy and EdTech, focusing on how partnerships can drive sustainable models.
[00:17:28] 💰 PhysicsWallah's $400-500 million IPO plans could reshape EdTech, positioning it to overtake Byju's as India's leader.
[00:21:22] 🤖 Controversial use of AI in Nevada to reclassify at-risk students, sparking debates on resource allocation.
[00:22:07] ⚖️ Broader implications of AI in decision-making, raising questions about existing policies and resource management.

Plus special guest:
[00:25:12] 🎙️ Shauntel Garvey, Co-Founder and General Partner at Reach Capital

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1. Week in Edtech 10/16/2024: New York EdTech Week Highlights, Rise of Micro Companies, PhysicsWallah's IPO Plans, AI's Role in Education, Philanthropy Partnerships, and More! Plus Special Guest, Shauntel Garvey of Reach Capital (00:00:00)

2. 🗽 Recap of New York EdTech Week, highlighting key themes and vibrant energy from the event. (00:03:15)

3. 📈 Discussion on the rise of micro companies, with lower barriers leading to a surge in niche startups. (00:04:59)

4. 🤝Convergence between philanthropy and EdTech, focusing on how partnerships can drive sustainable models. (00:12:58)

5. 💰 PhysicsWallah's $400-500 million IPO plans could reshape EdTech, positioning it to overtake Byju's as India's leader. (00:17:50)

6. 🤖 Controversial use of AI in Nevada to reclassify at-risk students, sparking debates on resource allocation. (00:21:44)

7. ⚖️ Broader implications of AI in decision-making, raising questions about existing policies and resource management. (00:22:53)

8. 🎙️ Shauntel Garvey, Co-Founder and General Partner at Reach Capital (00:25:58)