Owen Henkel

The new economy needs a new approach to education. Education is no longer a one-time investment at the beginning of ones career, its a lifelong pursuit. At Springboard, we offer an educational experience that empower our students to thrive in this new world order. We believe that each of us is unique, so are our learning needs. The ideal learning experience should be designed to fit our life’s pace, with support from advisors and mentors who understand us. We believe that education should prepare us for the real world, and that working on meaningful projects under the guidance of industry experts is one of the best ways to get there. We know that learning is hard work, and we are here to support you at every step -- student success is our first priority. We have an amazing community of students, mentors and alumni. Come learn with us!

Global Schools Forum (GSF) works to strengthen global education through supporting non-state organisations in developing countries who serve children from low-income backgrounds. We are a membership organisation united by a common vision of a world in which all children are able to access quality education. Our network of 66 member organisations spans 51 countries across Africa, Asia and South America, and collectively run or support 30,000 schools which provide education to over 5 million children. Our main areas of work include: LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT: We provide opportunities for our community of school leaders to collaborate and learn from one another, as they confront shared operational and pedagogical challenges. We curate an annual programme of events and training, and develop associated toolkits and resources. We make informal connections to other members and external partners, including potential funders and collaborators. POLICY & PARTNERSHIPS: We represent the voice of our members - and the wider non-state sector - in global education policy processes, and to key international organisations such as the UN system and donor agencies. We also support members and local partners to undertake their own policy and advocacy work at country-level. IMPACT & INNOVATION: We support members to develop, test and scale education innovations, through providing funding and technical assistance. We connect them with mentors, other innovators, governments, and funders to support their journey to scale. We use the evidence from this process - and the broader evidence base - to help inform global, national, and local decisions about which education interventions to fund, when, and how. To find out more about membership – or opportunities to collaborate with us – please contact info@globalschoolsforum.org

Avanti (www.avanti.in) is among Indias fastest growing and best funded education start-ups (over $7M in funding raised till date). Our Smart Gurukul combine the best teaching methods in the world with classroom technology to deliver an effective Science and Mathematics education to over 4,000 students in over 25 cities across India. Our programs focus on competitive exam preparation (IIT JEE, CET, NEET). As a social enterprise our mission is to deliver this high-quality education in every district in India. Avanti is also the only education institute to play a major role in developing education policy at the national level with major work with the governments of Haryana, Delhi and the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Avanti is also the trusted partner for coaching in major PSU and corporate townships including Gujarat Ambuja, JSW Steel, National Fertilizers Limited, GAIL, Narora Atomic Power Corporation among others. Unlike many coaching institutes we do not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Our specialized programs for students are based on their aspirations, academic level and needs. Thus we have the highest selection rates in the JEE Mains in some locations, and exemplary results in the JEE Advanced. Our boards programs in 9th and 10th std have produced several state-toppers. Our CET programs in Karnataka and Maharashtra continue to outperform our competitors. Our excellent work has been recognized by national and international organizations and featured in the news media including awards by Ashoka, Echoing Green, Forbes 30 under 30 and Pan IIT Alumni. Our investors include the Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. Our academic board is chaired by Prof. Eric Mazur, Dean of Applied Physics at Harvard. At present, we have over 200 full-time employees and support over 2500 students in over 25 locations across India.

SPARK Schools is a network of private schools offering tech-abled globally competitive education.

Karadi Path Education Company Pvt. Ltd. is an associate company of Karadi Tales and Amar Chitra Katha that are highly acclaimed and have had a deep impact on generations of children. Karadi Path has been keenly researching and developing innovative products and pedagogy to aid learning in the classroom. This program has evolved over 13 years of innovation, experimentation and trials. Karadi Path methodology is an indigenously developed language learning process that is revolutionising the way language proficiency is achieved in schools. It is the product of over a decade's research into language acquisitions. Karadi Path methodology is fundamentally intuitive, immersive, non-linear, non-instructional, multi-sensorial and multi-modal. Our vision is a world where multi-lingualism creates bridges between geographic, socio-economic and cultural boundaries, leading to a greater appreciation of diversity among human beings. Our mission is to be the world's foremost language learning solutions provider, and make language learning easy, enjoyable, effective and accessible to all. From tribal to international schools, Karadi Path has proved that higher and faster language proficiency can be easily achieved. The Karadi Path programs of Power English and Magic English are now being adopted across many schools in India. So far Karadi Path has reached 420 schools, trained over 4,000 teachers reaching 80,000 students.

EdTechnical started as a podcast where former teachers Libby Hills and Owen Henkel explore AIs impact on education with leading experts. Through these conversations, we identified a critical gap: AI is changing education faster than traditional research can evaluate or conventional funding can support. In response, were expanding beyond the podcast to include rapid-cycle research and strategic investment in AI-enabled edtech with John Soleanicov joining to lead our investment programme. Well continue translating complex developments for the sector through our podcast and other initiatives. By combining research, investment, and public dialogue, we want to help the education sector navigate AIs opportunities and challenges with both rigor and speed. Check out all our podcast episodes here - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2241345/episodes

The new economy needs a new approach to education. Education is no longer a one-time investment at the beginning of ones career, its a lifelong pursuit. At Springboard, we offer an educational experience that empower our students to thrive in this new world order. We believe that each of us is unique, so are our learning needs. The ideal learning experience should be designed to fit our life’s pace, with support from advisors and mentors who understand us. We believe that education should prepare us for the real world, and that working on meaningful projects under the guidance of industry experts is one of the best ways to get there. We know that learning is hard work, and we are here to support you at every step -- student success is our first priority. We have an amazing community of students, mentors and alumni. Come learn with us!

Our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That’s why our c. 20,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world’s leading learning company, serving customers in nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn’t just what we do. Its who we are.

Global Schools Forum (GSF) works to strengthen global education through supporting non-state organisations in developing countries who serve children from low-income backgrounds. We are a membership organisation united by a common vision of a world in which all children are able to access quality education. Our network of 66 member organisations spans 51 countries across Africa, Asia and South America, and collectively run or support 30,000 schools which provide education to over 5 million children. Our main areas of work include: LEARNING & DEVELOPMENT: We provide opportunities for our community of school leaders to collaborate and learn from one another, as they confront shared operational and pedagogical challenges. We curate an annual programme of events and training, and develop associated toolkits and resources. We make informal connections to other members and external partners, including potential funders and collaborators. POLICY & PARTNERSHIPS: We represent the voice of our members - and the wider non-state sector - in global education policy processes, and to key international organisations such as the UN system and donor agencies. We also support members and local partners to undertake their own policy and advocacy work at country-level. IMPACT & INNOVATION: We support members to develop, test and scale education innovations, through providing funding and technical assistance. We connect them with mentors, other innovators, governments, and funders to support their journey to scale. We use the evidence from this process - and the broader evidence base - to help inform global, national, and local decisions about which education interventions to fund, when, and how. To find out more about membership – or opportunities to collaborate with us – please contact info@globalschoolsforum.org

Avanti (www.avanti.in) is among Indias fastest growing and best funded education start-ups (over $7M in funding raised till date). Our Smart Gurukul combine the best teaching methods in the world with classroom technology to deliver an effective Science and Mathematics education to over 4,000 students in over 25 cities across India. Our programs focus on competitive exam preparation (IIT JEE, CET, NEET). As a social enterprise our mission is to deliver this high-quality education in every district in India. Avanti is also the only education institute to play a major role in developing education policy at the national level with major work with the governments of Haryana, Delhi and the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti. Avanti is also the trusted partner for coaching in major PSU and corporate townships including Gujarat Ambuja, JSW Steel, National Fertilizers Limited, GAIL, Narora Atomic Power Corporation among others. Unlike many coaching institutes we do not use a one-size-fits-all approach. Our specialized programs for students are based on their aspirations, academic level and needs. Thus we have the highest selection rates in the JEE Mains in some locations, and exemplary results in the JEE Advanced. Our boards programs in 9th and 10th std have produced several state-toppers. Our CET programs in Karnataka and Maharashtra continue to outperform our competitors. Our excellent work has been recognized by national and international organizations and featured in the news media including awards by Ashoka, Echoing Green, Forbes 30 under 30 and Pan IIT Alumni. Our investors include the Pearson Affordable Learning Fund and The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation. Our academic board is chaired by Prof. Eric Mazur, Dean of Applied Physics at Harvard. At present, we have over 200 full-time employees and support over 2500 students in over 25 locations across India.