Social Impact Week
EdTech, VC and the Future of Education

Join us for an engaging, thought-provoking conversation around the evolving intersection of education, technology, and capital. This dynamic event will delve into the future of education, examining how technology is reshaping the learning landscape and the critical role of capital in driving innovation.

Key Objectives:

1. Explore Multiple Perspectives: Attendees will hear from each stakeholder’s unique, multi-layered viewpoints on the future of education, the role technology plays, and the capital flows that drive innovation. 
2. Highlight Complex Dilemma and Barriers: By engaging in a dialogue about the challenges and opportunities in education, we will examine the various interests of educators, entrepreneurs, and investors, providing insight into why barriers exist, and what kind of collaboration can positively shape the future of learning. 
3. Foster Actionable Insights: Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of the complexities within the education and EdTech ecosystem, particularly the balancing act between innovation, financial backing, and the actual needs of students and teachers. 

Speakers:

• Jessica Millstone, Managing Director at Copper Wire Ventures (Angel/VC Investor)
• Reshan Richards '13TC, CEO & Co-founder of Explain Everything; and Adjunct Professor at Teachers College and Columbia University School of Professional Studies (Professor)
• Nish Shetty ’25, Investor at Kaizenvest (VC Investor)
• Moderated by Angela Xu ’25, MBA Candidate, Class of 2025, Columbia Business School (Educator)

 

About Social Impact Week

The Social Enterprise Club (SEC) organizes a week of social impact-related events for the Business School community. Student organizers partner with peer clubs at the School to showcase social impact in various industries. The event ends with the “Social Impact Cluster Auction Night,” which is a student-led fundraising night for Social and Environmental Summer Fellows (SESF).
 

Social Impact Week Programming

Click here to see the full week of events with QR Codes to register. Lunch provided with RSVP. 


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As part of your event registration, we’d like to remind you of your commitment to uphold the CBS Core Culture and Honor Code. This includes participating respectfully and upholding the CBS standards of engagement, responsibility, and professionalism before, during, and after the program. Additionally, please note that while we love to provide our students with meals as part of our programming, we ask non-attendees to wait until the event is over to enjoy our food. All leftovers will be announced via the ‘Scavengers’ Slack channel. Thank you!

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Co-hosted with: Social Enterprise Club

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