An EdTech Investor’s Perspective on Education Innovation with Graham Forman

The Employee Experience in Education Podcast

"The idea of earning and learning at the same time, which is what the apprenticeship program can provide. That might open up more opportunities for people with more diverse backgrounds.”

In a rapidly changing educational landscape, how can schools effectively prioritize essential tools for student and adult success amidst the influx of possibilities?

On this episode, we speak with Graham Forman, an experienced EdTech investor with a passion for the impact of technology in education. Today, Graham shares his unique insights on the challenges and opportunities in education today, including:

• The 4 areas in education that need continued innovation and investment
• Why student personalization is essential in the learning experience
• And the ever-evolving landscape of education technology

Guest Bio - Graham is founder and managing director of Edovate Capital. He’s spent his career in education, entrepreneurship, and investing. He spent 15 years leading sales, marketing, business development, and customer success in startup SaaS education companies. In his last operating role, he led sales and business development for Netchemia where he grew the company to serve more than 2,400 districts and 20,000 schools. Netchemia was acquired by Vista Equity Partners in 2015. With Edovate, Graham backs impact-focused K12 companies with investment and advisory support, including companies like Pear Deck (acquired by GoGuardian), LearnPlatform (acquired by Instructure), ClassWallet, Paper, and more.

Episode links:

• Email Graham - [e-mail]
• Graham's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/grahamforman/
• Follow Graham on Medium - https://grahamforman.medium.com/