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Boston Startup School Launches | Education 2.0

Tech Zulu Event

Last week Boston Startup School officially launched and began with their inaugural class. Over the past few months Boston Startup School and it’s founders have reviewed hundreds of applications for their first class all while working very hard to get to know each and every candidate. great jobs. ” - Shaun Johnson.

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Interview with Ramit Varma, Revolution Prep

socalTECH

The company provides SAT, ACT, and other similar test preparation courses and related software. I had worked as a tutor for Princeton Review, and Jake for Kaplan. We thought, we could put out a better product than Kaplan or Princeton Review, which would be more compelling, and also would tie in a strong social mission.

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Interview with Bong Koh, LifeCrowd

socalTECH

The firm is initially focusing on the Los Angeles market, and connecting people with fun, interesting classes, activities, and more in the local area. But, I found out in reality, it's really tough to find classes or lessons, for a variety of issues. You, as an entrepreneur, are expected to go though due diligence.

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Interview with Zareh Baghdasarian, 15desks

socalTECH

15desks.com), a new startup focused on the education market. Zareh Baghdasarian: 15desks is all about managing your educational lifestyle, all the way from early education to your graduate work. If you can imagine, you can have your entire educational life online. Zareh Baghdasarian is the CEO of 15desks (www.15desks.com),

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Tech Transforms the Election Experience, From VR to Voter Registration

Xconomy

Educational technology company Newsela , which creates multiple versions of news articles geared to varying student reading levels, is recruiting teachers to get kids interested in reading election stories by giving them the chance to vote for their favorite candidates in Newsela’s unofficial student polls. 17 and closes Nov.

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6 Top Trends For The Digital World In 2016

Tech Zulu Event

The industry will continue to invest heavily in educating people and convincing them to try internet security products (free versions & life-time trials). In many industries, business and enterprise customers usually pay more than everyday consumers for the business-class version of the same product. 10GB for what 5GB costs today).

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Creating the Next Generation of US Employees. My Investment in Treehouse

Both Sides of the Table

I’m investing in businesses that reinvent education. And while Maker Studios is pure entertainment, TreeHouse is pure education. The goal for today’s business is to educate broad groups of people in the existing workforce to improve their skills, broaden their knowledge and get ahead.

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