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Summary
Rita Ferrandino, founding partner of Arc Capital, discusses the importance of capital and relationships in the education technology (EdTech) space. She emphasizes the need for entrepreneurs to have a connection to investment money and a clear roadmap for growth. Rita also highlights the role of fractional CEOs in scaling businesses and the significance of building relationships in the education industry. She shares insights on navigating political affiliations in education and the potential of AI in making learning more efficient. Rita concludes by emphasizing the importance of networking and giving back to the community.

Takeaways

• Entrepreneurs in the EdTech space need a connection to investment money and a clear roadmap for growth.
• Building relationships is crucial in the education industry, as it is a relationship-based business.
• Understanding the funding streams and having a government relations strategy is essential for scaling an education business.
• AI has the potential to make education and learning more efficient, leading to greater progress.
• Networking and giving back to the community are important for success in the education industry.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:30 - Transition to EdTech Space
04:18 - Challenges in EdTech Investment
05:09 - Role of Fractional CEOs
06:00 - Importance of Relationships in Education
06:30 - Building a Sales Process in Education
08:48 - Team Building for Young Founders
10:26 - Importance of Building Relationships with Investors
12:18 - The Role of Government Relations in Education
15:42 - Navigating Political Affiliations in Education
23:13 - The Future of Education
24:41 - How to Connect with Rita Ferrandino

Guest: Rita Ferrandino
Socials: Rita's Instagram 
Website: https://arccd.com/

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