We’re excited to be hosting the Brighteye Edtech Startup Festival for the third time this September. Please check it out and sign up now for your favourite Session(s) during the 3 days of Tuesday 3, Wednesday 4 and Thursday 5 September 2024.
The Festival started back in 2022 with the idea of offering hands-on support and advice to operators building the next big Edtech, a track we followed in year two and still focus on in 2024.
New this year is that we will use the first day to talk about our updated Brighteye thesis and focus areas. Day 2 and 3 will as usual be hands-on sessions on building startups, with the headline categories being:
• People
• Marketing - Growth
• Funding
• Customer Success
In a total of 7 online sessions, we will hear from experienced operators and experts who shares advice and best practices on specific topics in these areas. We will also be adding a few break-out working sessions, where you will be invited to share and discuss some of the challenges you are coming across building your startups.
DAY 1
Tuesday 3 September
9.30-10am (BST)
Pre-Session: BRIGHTEYE'S THESIS: THE EVOLUTION OF EDTECH
Speakers:
Alex Spiro Latsis and Ben Wirz Founding Partners @ Brighteye
Join our Founding Partners as they talk about the updated Brighteye thesis and focus areas, introducing Train, Place, Enhance.
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10-11am (BST)
Session 1: EXPLORING THE THESIS
Green Skills Opportunities in Edtech
Sharing some of the research we have explored in this space and people who support us in the learning.
Speakers:
Ben Wirz Founding Partner @ Brighteye
Jean-Christophe Girondin Founder & CEO @ Agroleague
Gunnar Windsand Sem Co-Founder @ Proptly
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3-4pm (BST)
Session 2: EXPLORING THE THESIS
AI in Schools, the Workplace and at Home
3 lightning conversations on how we are approaching the field and some of the startups we’re inspired by.
Speakers:
Catalin Voss CTO and Co-founder @ Ello
Husayn Kassai CEO and Co-founder @ Quench.ai
Emilia Molimpakis CEO and co-founder @ Thymia
Rhys Spence Head of Research @ Brighteye
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DAY 2
Wednesday 4 September
10-11am (BST)
Session 1: PEOPLE
Hiring for International Expansion
Navigating the complexities of defining needs and making first hires in new markets, including talent attraction and assessment, contracts, metrics and compensation, onboarding, leadership, culture and collaboration.
Speakers:
Ilana Eides Talent Acquisition Director & People Partner @ Labster
Roxana Dobrescu Chief People Officer @ commercetools
Plus breakouts
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3-4pm (BST)
Session 2: MARKETING
Growth
How Duolingo grew from 3M to 200M users
Speakers:
Gina Gotthilf Co-Founder & GP @ Latitud (former VP @ Duolingo)
David Guérin Principal @ Brighteye
Plus breakouts
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DAY 3
Thursday 5 September
10-11am (BST)
Session 1: FUNDING
Is your Edtech Startup ready for Funding?
How to fundraise and what are we looking for?
Founder x Investor conversations on round preparation and conviction
Speakers:
Nico de Luis COO & Co-Founder @ Shakers X David Guérin Principal @ Brighteye
Anders Rapp COO & Co-Founder @ Keenious X Helen Agering Partner @ Spintop Ventures
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3-4pm (BST)
Session 2: CUSTOMER SUCCESS
Landing & expanding - Selling to New vs Existing customers
Exploring key differences, challenges, and best practices for both selling to new customers and maximising the potential of your existing ones.
Speakers:
Andrea Spillman-Gajek Success Accelerators (former GM of Industry Partnerships and CX @ SV Academy, Brighteye Mentor)
Ejieme Eromosele GM of EMEA @ Quiq, Top 100 CX Strategist
Rhys Spence Head of Research @ Brighteye
Plus breakouts
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Register now!
Make sure not to miss out on any of the 2024 action by signing up for the session(s) most relevant to you here.
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