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Understanding the EdTech MarketMission-Driven, Human- and Technology-Enabled, Critically Important

Early 1900s Classroom: http://goo.gl/FOtIv5

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Native Baltimorean

Traditional & Experiential Education: MD, OH, NH, UK, TN

14 Years Teaching + Coaching

15+ Years Education Technology Investing

15+ Years Volunteer Education Nonprofit Service

3 Years University Entrepreneurship + Education Innovation Cluster

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Source: The Industries that are Being Disrupted the Most by Digital, by Rhys Grossman , Harvard Business Review

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The Edtech Industry: Since ‘2010’

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M.S. in Education Entrepreneurship

SWEDU $2.3B

The Emerging Education Industry: The First DecadeThe Education Industry, 2002-2012: The Era of Resilience

Edtech is the next fintech - TechCrunch

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In EdTech, Build a Mission-Driven Dragon

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Unicorns vs Dragons, by John Backus, via TechCrunch

N.B. Dragons return the fund, are fund makers. Unicorns are startups that exceed $1B valuation.

Direct Involvement in 40+ Education Companies

Realized

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Active

EdSurge Product Index

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NewSchools K-12 Market Map

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EdTech Market Maps

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Flybridge Capital Edtech Market Landscape

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Incubate• Build (+ Test)• Grow (+ Test)• Sustain

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Design, Accelerate, Incubate EdTech…

Incubate

Accelerate

Design

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When you think of Baltimore Startups…

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Think of problem-solving in massive industriesthat leverage regional & institutional core competencies.

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•Resource Allocation Analysis (#edfintech)

•Founded 2013; Founder, TU Incubator Workshop Presenter

Allovue

•Research Curation and Writing

•Founded 2011; moved to BAL, 2013; TU Incubator Member, 2014-

Citelighter

•Next-Gen Teacher Effectiveness & Personalized PD

•Founded 2011; TU Incubator Member, 2014-

Lessoncast

•Massive college entry point cost reduction + learning flexibility

•Founded 2008 (inside Smarthinking, DC); moved to BAL, 2010; Founder, TU Incubator Mentor

StraighterLine

•Low cost, high value LMS built atop open source

•Founded 2005; acquired by Blackboard, 2012; Cofounder & early CEO, TU Incubator Mentors

Moodlerooms

•Quality online, blended, and place-based learning

•Founded 2001; acquired by Pearson, 2010; Founder, TU Alumna

Connections Academy

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We are Entrepreneur-Focused

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We are Mapping, Supporting, & Growing an EdTech Ecosystem

When it comes to education, teacher preparation, and pedagogical trends, Towson University is the most networked institution in the Mid-Atlantic.

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TU Incubator Strategic Initiatives

EdTech Accelerator Partnerships

Partnerships with leading national accelerators

Proof of Concept Center

Central Maryland product and service

testing in collaboration with LEAs and IHEs

Northeast Corridor

EdTech Hub Collaboration

BOS: LearnLaunchNYC: 4.0 Schools, StartEd AcceleratorPHL: UPennBAL: TU IncubatorWDC: 1776, Jefferson Education

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Thank You Partners & Sponsors

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