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EdTech Startup Showcase

BE Podcast Network
Family Engagement Lab
Education
Class Composer
Artificial Intelligence
Classwallet
Family Engagement
Crescanova Global
Illustrative Mathematics
Cresconova Global
Technology: Digital Wallet
FAST Talk
Math Education
Jamie Rosenberg
Parent Engagement
Literacy Outcomes
Instruction
Inspired Learning
High-Quality Instructional Materials
Curriculum Implementation
Personalized Learning

This series shines a spotlight on the innovative edtech companies working to make a difference for students and educators. Through conversations with the founders and CEOs, partner organizations, and the educators who are using their products in schools today, listeners hear about solutions relevant to their chronic challenges and opportunity-expanding ideas to go into uncharted directions.

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Latest Episodes

Host Eric Makelky talks with Christine Braun, Chief Creative Officer at Cresconova, about the framework behind Cresconova Labs, the organization's new in-person innovation space. Christine shares her path from furniture designer to Harvard Makerspace... more

In this episode of the Cresconova Global podcast, host Eric Makelky sits down with Katie Kelly and Sarah Merkt to explore how Cresconova Global's online enrichment program fits into a child's broader educational journey. Katie and Sarah dive into the... more

Host Eric Makelky sits down with Katie Kelly and Sarah Merkt, of Cresconova Global, an online (and in-person, via Cresconova Labs) enrichment program serving students across five continents. Katie and Sarah unpack their concept of "inspired learning"... more

Summary

What if education began with the child—not the factory model, the timetable, or a standardized ceiling? In this episode of the EdTech Startup Showcase, Eric Makelky talks with Cresconova founders Yen How Tai and Barbara Yu about building a m... more

Today we're sharing part three of the implementation series from Family Engagement Lab. Elisabeth O'Bryon of Family Engagement Lab and Rayna Flye of Illustrative Mathematics join us to discuss:

• When families say "this isn't how I learned math," wh... more

Today we're sharing part two of the implementation series from Family Engagement Lab. Co-founders Vidya Sundaram and Elisabeth O'Bryan join us to discuss:

• When schools launch family engagement initiatives, what typically happens over time?

• What ... more

Today we're excited to bring you part one of a series from Family Engagement Lab. Co-founders Vidya Sundaram and Elisabeth O'Bryan join us to discuss:

• How the common idea of “family engagement” differs from what families actually need

• The “missi... more

In this episode of the EdTech Startup Podcast, host Jeff Bradbury interviews Mike Cronley, co-founder and CEO of Class Composer and former third-grade teacher. Mike shares his journey from the classroom to entrepreneurship, sparked by a casual conver... more

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Recent Guests

Christine Braun
Chief Creative Officer at Cresconova Labs
Cresconova Labs
Episode: Inside Cresconova Labs with Christine Braun
Katie Kelly
Cresconova Global program lead and parent
Cresconova Global
Episode: How Cresconova Fits into the Educational Journey with Katie Kelly and Sarah Merkt
Sarah Merkt
Co-leader at Cresconova Global; on-the-ground educator
Cresconova Global
Episode: How Cresconova Fits into the Educational Journey with Katie Kelly and Sarah Merkt
Rayna Flye
senior specialist in market and user insights at Illustrative Mathematics
Illustrative Mathematics
Episode: Implementation Series, Part 3: What Happens to Family Engagement When Instructional Practice Changes? with Elisabeth O'Bryon and Rayna Flye
Vidya Sundaram
CEO, Family Engagement Lab
Family Engagement Lab
Episode: Implementation Series, Part 2: Why Good Ideas Fail Quietly in Schools with Vidya Sundaram and Elisabeth O'Bryon
Elisabeth O'Brien
Chief Impact Officer, Family Engagement Lab
Family Engagement Lab
Episode: Implementation Series, Part 2: Why Good Ideas Fail Quietly in Schools with Vidya Sundaram and Elisabeth O'Bryon
Mike Cronley
Co-founder and CEO of Class Composer
Class Composer
Episode: Trading the Classroom for a Startup with Mike Cronley
Jamie Rosenberg
Founder & Executive Chairman of ClassWallet
ClassWallet
Episode: Jamie Rosenberg, Founder & Executive Chairman of ClassWallet

Hosts

Eric Makelky
Host of the show; appears across multiple episodes with role in presenting and moderating discussions
David Cicero
Host of the show on the Be Podcast Network; active in EdTech Startup Showcase discussions

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • EdTech Innovation

    Great, short episodes with innovative people in the educational technology space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Maddysenbc
    United States2 years ago
  • EdTech Innovation!

    I really enjoy these quick podcast episodes that dive into what a variety of innovators in educational technology are up to.

    Audible
    5
    Maddy
    United States2 years ago
  • New and Innovative

    It is incredible to hear about these new companies and the pour of entrepreneurs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CAW17WPB
    United States3 years ago
  • This show makes me feel optimistic

    With all the criticism directed towards education, this show makes me feel optimistic because it highlights some amazing work being done to support teachers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KarenLDB
    United States3 years ago
  • Connected Class Episode

    I love how this podcast is supporting Ed Tech startups. Connected Class is an incredible company that truly cares about parent and family engagement and the important role that plays in student success. Check out that episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gal4god
    United States3 years ago
  • Cool to hear what it takes

    This series seems like an Edtech version of “How I Built This.” It’s great to hear how these entrepreneurs are building companies that make a difference.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rrpodnet
    United States3 years ago
  • fascinating

    So excited to hear about all these startups and what they’re doing. Love learning about how businesses do business. Excited to learn about education specific businesses.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tehjunction
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

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I love how this podcast is supporting Ed Tech startups. Connected Class is an incredible company that truly cares about parent and family engagement and the important role that plays in student success.
It is incredible to hear about these new companies and the pour of entrepreneurs!
Great, short episodes with innovative people in the educational technology space!
This show makes me feel optimistic because it highlights some amazing work being done to support teachers.
So excited to hear about all these startups and what they're doing. Love learning about how businesses do business. Excited to learn about education specific businesses.
This series seems like an Edtech version of “How I Built This.” It's great to hear how these entrepreneurs are building companies that make a difference.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Inside Cresconova Labs with Christine Braun
Q: What would you tell a parent who is fearful of AI and doesn't want their child using it in education?
Explain that AI is already part of schools today; the goal is to understand how it works, frame good questions, and use it as a tool to enhance learning. By adopting the Cresconova framework, parents can help their kids develop critical thinking, ownership of outputs, and a structured approach to using AI responsibly.
Implementation Series, Part 2: Why Good Ideas Fail Quietly in Schools with Vidya Sundaram and Elisabeth O'Bryon
Q: How can schools ensure family engagement sticks across the year and beyond?
Align engagement with instruction, implement feedback loops with families and teachers, and secure ongoing leadership and district-level support to maintain momentum.
Implementation Series, Part 2: Why Good Ideas Fail Quietly in Schools with Vidya Sundaram and Elisabeth O'Bryon
Q: What might we build into the launch to avoid quiet, systemic failure?
Set checkpoints, define goals, establish how success will look, and create explicit mechanisms to address any underperforming areas instead of letting them quietly slip away.
Implementation Series, Part 2: Why Good Ideas Fail Quietly in Schools with Vidya Sundaram and Elisabeth O'Bryon
Q: But Elisabeth, what would it typically look like when we launch an engagement initiative? What can a school anticipate?
There is often a strong start with excitement and resources, but over time adoption can become uneven and the initiative may fade unless it's embedded into instruction and supported by a shared system.
Jamie Rosenberg, Founder & Executive Chairman of ClassWallet
Q: If you could go back to 2014, what would you do differently in building ClassWallet?
I would invest earlier in a clear, evolving North Star vision and implement a structured management framework (EOS) so everyone is rowing in the same direction and the organization scales with a defined path.

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This series spotlights edtech startups and the people behind them, with conversations that center on founder journeys, product-market fit, and real-world classroom impact. Episodes frequently explore how technology changes teaching and learning, from AI and personalized learning to funding models, family engagement, and district implementation. Listeners can expect practical storytelling about building, launching, and scaling education technology, along with actionable insights for educators, administrators, and potential partners or sponsors. A few episodes stand out for connecting classroom challenges to innovative solutions and for featuring multi-stakeholder perspectives from founders, educators, and nonprofit leaders alike.

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Recent guests on EdTech Startup Showcase include:

1. Christine Braun
2. Katie Kelly
3. Sarah Merkt
4. Rayna Flye
5. Vidya Sundaram
6. Elisabeth O'Brien
7. Mike Cronley
8. Jamie Rosenberg

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