| | Dec - 2019 - Jan - 20208Steps towards a Thriving EdTech StartupWalking down Start-up Alley at the Educause Expo, you see them...hungry, enthusiastic, they have a vision to change the world: The EdTech Startup company. Visionary entrepreneurs who want to tell you their story.I've had the opportunity to work with several EdTech startups over my career in higher ed. As the COO and principal consultant in a software development company for ten years, I have also experienced the challenges of running a successful small business. Transformations in our industry have made the market ripe for innovative thinkers. Before you jump into the exhilarating, yet risky waters of working with an EdTech startup, I'd like to share some insights.When you evaluate what it takes to survive and succeed in an entrepreneurial venture, and what it takes to be a good client and partner for an EdTech startup, you will be able to enter into a relationship with clear expectations. What does it take to prevail through the grind of launching a thriving EdTech startup? Mission! Money! Mentors! Moxie! Marquee Clients! More Money!Mission: The moment you talk with an EdTech startup founder, you get swept up in the passionate portrayal of their mission. Infectious stories and visionary roadmaps compel you to buy into their vision and take on the risk of becoming a client.It takes focus, grit, and determination to stay on track, survive the excruciatingly long hours, By Dena L. Speranza, Chief Information Officer, Denison UniversityIN MY OPINION
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