Summary
In this episode, Kyle Wallgren interviews Jessica Millstone, a venture capitalist focused on investing in female founders in the edtech space. They discuss the challenges and opportunities in the edtech industry, the impact of COVID-19 on funding, and the long-term trends in education. They also explore the potential of AI in education and the role of teachers in the future of education. Jessica shares insights from her experience running the New York EdTech Meetup and highlights the importance of networking in the edtech community. The conversation concludes with a discussion on investing in edtech startups and the need for systemic change in education.
Takeaways
Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Background
00:38 - Investing in Female Founders
03:20 - The Impact of COVID-19 on EdTech Funding
05:12 - Long-Term Trends in Education
07:20 - The Potential of AI in Education
09:45 - The Role of Teachers in the Future of Education
11:04 - The Need for Systemic Change in Education
12:00 - The Importance of Networking in EdTech
30:08 - Investing in EdTech Startups
Guest: Jessica Millstone
About Jessica:
Co-founder and Managing Director Jessica Millstone has over 25 years of experience in the technology sector. She spent her early days at NYU’s Interactive Telecommunications Program and as a professor at Bank Street College. More recently, she has worked as an advisor, operator, and evangelist for top EdTech brands like Sesame Workshop, Common Sense Media, the NYEdTech Meetup, and BrainPOP.