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The Rise and Rise of Ed-tech: Is it Finally Here to Stay?
The Rise and Rise of Ed-tech: Is it Finally Here to Stay?

Today, ed-tech is an umbrella term that refers to any technological initiative designed to streamline learning. Despite this, startups in the space have had a rocky ride over the past half-decade with investors and skeptics raising questions about their cash burn, business models, and even their crown jewel: content. The black swan event that is COVID-19 has seen educational institutions and students flock to ed-tech platforms during the transition to online learning, but this begs the question: is ed-tech here to stay once the dust settles?

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US, Technology, Finance & Business, Journalism FellowshipSurya Sureshedtech, Education, Technology, technological industry, B2B, B2C, preparation, startups, investors, cash, business, business models, platform, content, COVID19, institutions, funding, sector, YouTube, Udemy, Udacity, Khan Academy, Coursera, venture capital, unicorn, Google Classroom, MOOC, classroom, mainstream, pandemic, model, freemium, revenue, profit, user, profitability, sustainability, fellowship20 Comments
The Warby Parker Of … ?: The Rise of Industry Underdogs
The Warby Parker Of … ?: The Rise of Industry Underdogs

Even across disparate retail segments, companies like Warby Parker, Glossier, Casper, and Harry’s define a unique market group that share a host of defining features largely responsible for their success.

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All, Culture, News & Analysis, Lifestyle, Finance & BusinessOlivia ZhangWarby Parker, Glossier, Harry's, Casper, lifestyle, culture, direct to consumer, DTC, companies, profit, money, business, retail, consumer, consumer products, consumers, design, brand, innovation