EdTech Marketing Podcast

This podcast features an interview with Kavitta Ghai, the founder of Nectir, a higher education tech platform for college students. The interviewer is interested in what inspired Kavita to create Nectir, which is essentially the "Slack for higher ed." Kavita explains how her frustration as a college student led to the creation of Nectar and how the platform helps students find their community on campus. Kavita shares her experience as a first-generation student with autism and ADHD and the challenges she faced in navigating college. The podcast provides valuable insights into the higher education experience and how technology can help students succeed.

Connect with Kavitta: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kavittaghai/

In this episode, Mateo interviews Dustin Ramsdell, the creator and host of the Higher Ed Geek podcast, which focuses on higher education technology. Dustin shares his journey into podcasting, the evolution of his podcast, and tips for those just starting out. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and finding a sustainable posting schedule that works for you, while also being open to rebroadcasting past episodes. Dustin also stresses the value of investing in a good microphone to improve the audio quality of your podcast. Tune in to this informative and engaging episode to learn more about podcasting and digital marketing for edtech organizations.

Connect with Dustin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/

In this episode of the EdTech Marketing Podcast, host Mateo Elvira interviewed Girija Ramapriya, an EdTech founder building solutions in the K-12 space. Girija discussed her journey leading up to starting her company, Brazen Learning, and the problem it is solving of creating a feedback loop for students to have a say in their learning. She also shared her advice for other educators interested in starting their own EdTech venture, as well as her observations on how the younger generation is engaging with technology-based learning.

Connect with Girija: https://www.linkedin.com/in/girijaramapriya/

https://www.brazenlearning.com/

Had one of my good friends Dallas Roark on the podcast who is running growth for Gamify.

Dallas has been in the growth marketing space as a young entrepreneur and has a ton of valuable insights for others looking to build a business on the side.

Connect with Dallas: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dallasroark/

Edinno is an open learning community created to support and empower emerging edtech innovators.  Today I spoke with Andrew Molchany who started off as a teacher turned EdTech founder.  Hope you find value in today's episode

Connect with Andrew: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmolchany/

Josh Samuel is the founder of Coins For College, a Digital currency for educators and students.

Josh grew up in foster care and started Coins For College to remove every mental, academic, and financial barrier to college for students from every demographic.

In this episode we learn more about Josh' Entrepreneurial journey and what he is building over at Coins For College.

Connect with Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuasamuel600billion/

Host Janelle Amos on the podcast, she is the Founder of Elevate Growth.

Elevate Growth is a full-funnel demand gen consulting firm that helps B2B SaaS companies hit and exceed their revenue targets.

Led by a former in-house head of demand gen startup gal, you will get years of expertise on how to grow revenue from someone who was actually held accountable to (and met) revenue numbers, understands the startup mentality, and has worn multiple hats so she knows how to partner with other depts. 

In this episode she shares more about her pivot into full time Entrepreneurship, and how Demand Gen compares to the more popular Lead Generation strategy.

Connect with Janelle: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janelleamos/

Prosperidad para todos - Prosperity for all

Maria Sim is the Founder and CEO of Prospoly Small Business Consulting.

Prospoly’s purpose is to improve the lives’ of immigrant business owners by providing community-driven solutions using a bridge of student collaboration.

Truly an inspiration for any Latino Entrepreneurs out there looking to make a difference in the community

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maria-sim-msse-279807125/

Had the pleasure of connecting with Coach Joe at a CCSA conference early this year.  Coach Joe Marino has an electric personality, you cannot forget him.  In this episode Joe talks about his experience leaving the classroom to working in EdTech for BrightThinker.

Connect with Joe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachjoemarino/

BrightThinker Website: https://brightthinker.com/

Today we had Jericho Apo on the podcast to share more about how UPchieve is leveraging video content to attract Gen Z on the platforms they use the most, and in the context of how they want to consume that content.

Jericho shares more about his journey to the U.S. and how his personal experience as a low-income college student has prepared him to create a marketing strategy to attract the same student profile he once was.

Connect with Jericho: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerichoapo/

UPchieve website: https://upchieve.org/