From AI in Edtech, to mastering PMF and teaching climate : Explore with Brighteye
👋 Hi and welcome to Brighteye Bulletin - your fortnightly take on all things Edtech, Startups and Venture Capital.
Articles and Resources of the week
Transforming conversational AI for the EdTech revolution
OpenAI's ChatGPT-4o represents a significant leap in AI, enhancing conversational abilities with emotional understanding, and supporting real-time translations. Its multimodal capabilities, including interpreting both text and visuals, open up new avenues for more interactive and engaging learning. Its ability to handle complex queries and provide detailed, context-aware explanations can be a game-changer. Startups leveraging these features could deliver innovative, personalized learning solutions, setting a new standard in the sector. Will the latter outpace those that don't adopt AI’s fast-evolving features?​
Wanna learn how to master product-market-fit ? An interesting framework
In a recent episode of Lenny's Podcast, T. Jackson of First Round Capital shared a framework for finding and sustaining product-market fit (PMF). He breaks down PMF into four levels: nascent, developing, strong, and extreme. Each stage requires specific strategies: understanding and iterating on user feedback, refining the product, and aligning with the "four P's"—persona, problem, promise, and product. T. Jackson emphasizes the importance of recognizing when a startup is stuck and offers actionable steps to overcome the challenges. Hence, to entrepreneurs reflecting on these insights, how will you apply these principles to your roadmap in order to master PMF and drive long-term success?​ Don’t hesitate to reach out!
Inspiring hope in young learners - A new approach to Climate Education
Educators are transforming climate education by emphasizing hope and practical actions over fear. By integrating lessons with local environmental issues and sustainable practices, teachers help students connect personal actions to global impacts. This method cultivates critical thinking and a proactive mindset, empowering young learners to become responsible environmental stewards. As we look to the future, the challenge remains: How can we ensure that this hopeful, action-oriented approach not only inspires young minds but also drives real, long-term changes in our fight against climate change?
Investment news
Vienna-based EdTech startup Teachino has raised €2m, led by the Klett Group, with participation from Tyrolean Business Angels, to enhance their AI-powered lesson planning platform for teachers.
London-based childcare startup Tiney has raised €8.3m in a Series A round led by Rubio Impact Ventures, Mustard Seed Partners, with participation from PortfoLion, Sparkmind, and Blond.
Lithuanian-founded Liledu, an eco-friendly toy subscription service, has raised €500k led by FIRSTPICK, with participation from Heartfelt, BADideas, and angel investors, to expand its Montessori-based toy subscription service to the UK.
Jobs in Edtech
La Solive is hiring a Corporate Finance Apprentice, a Business Ops Engineer and in many other vacancies (Paris, France).
Uphill is hiring a Healthcare Engineer (Lisboa, Portugal / Remote).
Supermood is hiring a Software Back-end Engineer (Paris, France).
Ornikar is hiring a Data Analyst Intern (Paris, France).
Zen Educate, fresh off a successful Series B, is hiring a Recruitment Consultant (London, UK).
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Onward & upward!