Join Joash Lee, Founder and CEO of Sedifly, for an insightful discussion on the rapid evolution of the educational consulting industry. As a seasoned founder and venture capitalist, Joash has a unique vantage point on how AI is not just automating tasks, but fundamentally changing how students learn and how institutions deliver value. In this episode, we explore the shift from static educational models to adaptive, AI-enhanced experiences and what this means for the next generation of EdTech startups.

🎯 Insights You’ll Learn:

✓ The impact of AI on the educational consulting and EdTech landscape

✓ Building for scale: Lessons from creating products generating $10M+ in annual revenue

✓ The dual perspective: Balancing the roles of an EdTech founder and a VC General Partner

✓ How AI is democratizing access to high-level educational strategy and mentorship

✓ What investors are looking for in the next wave of AI-driven education startups

✓ Strategies for maintaining high engagement in a digital-first learning environment

✓ Navigating the transition from early-stage growth to managing a high-performance portfolio

🌍 Why This Matters:

Education is undergoing its most significant transformation since the dawn of the internet. With AI capable of providing personalized tutoring and administrative automation, the traditional "middlemen" of educational consulting must adapt or vanish. Joash Lee is at the forefront of this shift, leveraging his experience as both a builder and an investor to identify where the true value lies in a post-AI educational world.

👤 Expert Background:

• Founder and CEO of Sedifly, a leading EdTech and educational consulting firm

• General Partner and CMO at Iron Key Capital, an early-stage VC firm

• Proven track record of building EdTech products with $10M+ annual revenue

• Experienced investor managing a portfolio with a 4.4x MOIC

• Member of the Forbes Business Council

🎙️ Hosted by Gary Fowler, CEO of GSD Venture Studios — global AI entrepreneur, investor, and innovation leader spotlighting founders navigating the realities of building in the AI era.

💡 Perfect For:

EdTech founders, educational consultants, venture capitalists, university administrators, and anyone interested in the future of human capital development through technology.

🚀 Timely Topic:

As the "AI in Education" market continues to explode, the next generation of winners will be those who can combine pedagogical expertise with scalable, AI-driven infrastructure.

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