BOSTON, Sept. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ – LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator is excited to announce the successful completion of its Breakthrough to Scale program by five outstanding edtech companies, which will be showcased at EDTECH WEEK in New York City—the largest gathering of edtech investors and innovators on the East Coast, scheduled for October 8-10.
These visionary founders have just completed an intensive 12-week accelerator program focused on iterative, milestone-driven growth strategies. They are now prepared to present their exceptional solutions on a grand stage across various Shark Tanks, including Navigating Career Pathways, Designing the Future of Work, and Innovation in K-12.
Meet the Five Companies:
- Highfive (Indianapolis, Indiana): This company reimagines school discipline systems to foster safe and connected communities. Highfive equips schools with data-driven tools that empower educators to cultivate supportive learning environments.
- Prentus (Miami, Florida): A career success platform, Prentus enables the transition from learning to earning by leveraging AI and community support. The platform serves outcome-oriented schools and job seekers, providing tools that save coaches time and reduce the time to employment.
- Reflection Sciences (Minneapolis, Minnesota): Focused on early childhood, Reflection Sciences supports cognitive skills to ensure all kids are prepared for success. Their product combines objective measures of cognitive function with curriculum and interventions for children ages 3 to 9, improving brain development and academic outcomes.
- Hardskills (Singapore): An immersive, cinematic, AI-powered platform, Hardskills trains essential professional skills such as critical thinking, empathy, and resilience. The platform drives workforce engagement and alignment across multinational corporations, resulting in increased productivity and reduced costs.
- Thriving Students Collective (Oakland, California): This company empowers educators and mental health professionals with professional development solutions to effectively support neurodiverse students. Their comprehensive library of video classes and practical tools helps educators tackle complex learning challenges while reducing burnout and turnover.
A Focus on Impact Measurement
This group exemplifies innovative approaches in education and workforce upskilling. Jean Hammond, a LearnLaunch Partner, noted, “The education industry is seeking new ways to gauge success, and we are excited to see these teams working on meaningful impact metrics. Unsurprisingly, ‘impact measurement’ is a key theme at NY EdTech Week, especially in the age of AI.” Hammond will also participate in the panel discussion titled “Measuring What Matters: How to Evaluate EdTech Product Impact.”
LearnLaunch’s team will feature prominently on expert panels throughout the event. Venture Partner Jamie Farrell will share insights on surviving tumultuous times as an edtech founder, while Auditi Chakravarty will discuss the commercialization of edtech R&D. Additionally, LearnLaunch Partner Tetyana Atashkina will participate in “Decoding the VC-Founder Match: What Investors Really Look For.”
Commitment to Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs
LearnLaunch Fund + Accelerator is dedicated to supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs in achieving product-market fit and developing scalable go-to-market strategies. With a focus on companies that demonstrate revenue potential and scalable impact, their unique approach nurtures long-term funding, partnerships, and growth.
For more information, contact:
Tetyana Astashkina
Email: Tetyana@learnlaunch.com
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