Advice for Founders and New Regulations hitting EdTech in 2024
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Articles and Resources of the week
Regulations Hitting AI Usage in EdTech
Higher Ed Institutions, vendors, and investors should pay attention to current and future regulations hitting AI usage. 2024 is shaping up to be a banner year in the introduction of new laws and regulations and regulatory guidance around AI, and these actions will impact education as well.
10 Education Entrepreneurs Offer Advice To New Founders in 2024
Conversations with leaders of an array of educational models yields some inspiring advice for emerging entrepreneurs eyeing launches in the new year. With genAI continuing to shake up the education industry, 2024 could be an ideal time to launch a new Edtech startup.Â
How Companies Can Help Universities Train Tech Workers
Companies across the economy require new tech workers who have the training in state-of-the art technologies so they can hit the ground running. A model that has been applied at universities such as Arizona State, the University of California San Diego, and Oregon State, and Purdue can help address this need. It is based on five principles.
Investment news
Zurich-based CareerFairy has received a €3.5 million investment. The main investor is the European media group Mediahuis.
Madrid-based Leemons has raised €1.5 million led by Swanlaab Venture Factory, Ship2b Ventures, Mexico’s Stella Maris Partners, and several business angels.
Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS) completed a $12.6 million Series A funding round. The investment round was led by Frog Capital with follow-on capital from ACF Investors, existing shareholders and strategic partners.
Polish Edtech startup Multilango has secured €400k from Pathfinder and EKIPA Investments.
Jobs in Edtech
The Power Business School is hiring a Project Manager (Madrid).
Zen Educate is looking for a Sales Manager (London/hybrid).
Studocu is hiring a Growth Operations Manager (Amsterdam/remote).
Edurino is looking for a Country Manager UK.
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Stay curious,
Hannes