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EdTech Startup ShowcaseUnlocking the science of reading with Edsoma CEO Kyle WallgrenWelcome to this special episode of the EdTech Startup Showcase, part of our National Literacy Month series of podcasts, presented in partnership between the Be Podcast Network and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF).Our guest today is Kyle Wallgren, a startup coach, investor, and CEO of Edsoma, whose AI-powered app unlocks the science of reading. Hear about:Kyle’s entrepreneurial background and motivation to make an impact in educationHow Edsoma works and the challenges it addresses for students, parents, and educatorsWhat makes Edsoma unique and the latest exciting developments, inc...
2024-10-0241 min
Founder's StoryHow Kyle Wallgren Got Shaquille O'Neal as an Investor | Founder's Story with Kyle Wallgren CEO EdsomaEdsoma is an AI reading assistant that helps students develop a love of reading. Their technology guides students at their optimal learning pace and curates their reading preferences with our vast library of resources. Subscribe to our newsletter so you don't miss out on exclusive interviews and special content: https://foundersstory.beehiiv.com/subscribe For more info on guests and future episodes visit pix11.com/impact and https://fox5sandiego.com/fox-5-partners/impactful/Our Sponsors:* Check out Indeed: https://indeed.com/FOUNDERSSTORY* Check out Northwest Registered Agent and use...
2024-01-0614 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech, 10/20/2023, Bootcamp Visionaries with Gautam Tambay of Springboard and Shaquille O'Neal-Backed Innovations with Kyle Wallgren of EdsomaSend us a textIn this episode, join us for an insightful exploration into the ever-evolving landscape of education technology and innovation. Gautam Tambay, the CEO and founder of Springboard, provides a comprehensive look at the dynamic bootcamp industry. He shares valuable insights into Springboard's innovative three-pronged approach, catering to individual learners, businesses, and academic institutions, highlighting the success and impact of this multifaceted model.Additionally, our conversation with Kyle Wallgren, CEO of Edsoma, sheds light on the remarkable journey of an entrepreneur making significant...
2023-11-0138 min
Leadership LeversTransitioning from Oil Fields to Tech Fields: Leadership Growth with Kyle WallgrenGet ready to embark on a journey of cultural leadership growth with our guest, Kyle Wallgren, CEO of Edsoma. Kyle shares his transition from the traditional oil field culture to the technology and education sectors, and the valuable lessons he's gleaned from his own management mistakes. He offers an unfiltered perspective on building a culture where every team member feels valued — an essential ingredient for any organization's success. The second part of the culture conversation is how leaders navigate the tricky terrain of balancing remote and in-office work. With a unique bl...
2023-09-2107 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTBeyond Words - March Episode Highlights (2023)Beyond words, the Literacy Podcast aims to bring together experts and change-makers to discuss crucial issues in creating a literate world, such as access, equity, and the role of technology in learning. Guests will offer valuable perspectives on how to ensure high-quality literacy education for all. This episode features Tom Richardson is Chief Executive Officer of Literacy Planet Literacy Planet is a research and evidence-aligned literacy program, combining the science of reading, great storytelling and the psychology of game play to create a learning experience that educators and students lo...
2023-06-2355 min
WHAT I'VE LEARNTBeyond Words - Kyle WallgrenHe’s On a literacy mission and is an investor in Edsoma a powerful literacy APP.The world has experienced a shift since the pandemic broke out. Now, self-education has taken a stronger stand than ever, with remote learning and parents actively being school teachers’ assistants. This has, however, enabled poor quality learning and reading. To fix the situation, Kyle Wallgren got the idea to build a new communication and reading application called Edsoma.Edsoma was designed to get children back in the reading culture and help them bond better with the auth...
2023-03-1035 min
That Will Never Work#71: Is Pre-Revenue Funding a Pipe Dream?Many great entrepreneurial ideas were spawned in response to the pandemic. For this week’s guest Kyle it all began with him wondering how he could recreate the in-person feeling of reading bedtime stories to his child in Canada when he was stuck in Texas while the borders were shut. He also worried about how he could stop kids like his from falling behind. His solution is the Edsoma app. So far everyone loves it – Shaquile O’Neill even just joined his advisory board! But he is struggling to translate enthusiastic investor meetings into cash commitments. Is it just beca...
2022-10-1833 min
Why We Strive#8 | Kyle Wallgren | Edsoma - Restoring The Joy Of ReadingKyle Wallgren | Edsoma - Read, Learn, and Grow Together with Edsoma.
Edsoma is an application designed to improve literacy through an AI reading assistant while tracking real-time data. The application's real-time scoring system is used to identify strengths and weaknesses in children's reading. With live follow-along technology, Edsoma can ensure that children's reading will no longer be incorrect.
Our mission:
We believe that literacy is the pathway to opportunity. Our goal is to provide everyone access to literacy. Our purpose is to give everyone a reading chance.
What makes us different?
2022-09-271h 06
The Business InfluencerEntrepreneurship, Education and Parenthood - In Conversation With Kyle Wallgren | Episode 35Welcome to The Business Influencer Podcast where we interview and explore the success stories of entrepreneurs, business leaders, senior policymakers and get insights from thought leaders around the issues of the day.
In this episode, our host interviews Kyle Wallgren, an award-winning serial entrepreneur and the CEO/Founder of Edsoma. We discuss entrepreneurship, education and parenthood and how AI is changing the way we learn.
Credits: Host - Ninder Johal DL
Audio editing - Simren K. Johal
Executive Producer - Narinder K. Johal
Music - EWC/ Nachural Selection (Album)
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2022-01-1856 min
The Entrepreneur Spotlight Show with Andy JacobKyle Wallgren, Chief Executive Officer, Edsoma, A DotCom Magazine Exclusive InterviewAbout Kyle Wallgren and Edsoma:
Kyle Wallgren is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and the CEO & founder of the children’s education communication platform named Edsoma:“I started my entrepreneur journey at the age of 23 in the concrete industry. I was able to build and sell the company in 3 years and moved into the oilfield Industry . Five years later I was building another company with 34 employees, generating over $14 million a year in revenue -and yet this journey also taught me about how to navigate through unexpected downs.Eventually I decided to sell and moved from Canada to America, a co...
2021-11-0124 min