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EdTech Founders Initiative

Peer Mentorship for EdTech Founders



EdTech Founders Initiative

Whether you’re an adaptive learning platform or a management solution, the Founders Network EdTech Initiative brings together founders building the next generation of educational technology. We provide full-lifecycle support to EdTech founders, from fundraising and hiring to sales and partnerships.
EdTech

EdTech VC funding topped $4B in the first half of 2020
- Crunchbase News

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  • Personalized onboarding with Lead Mentor

  • Peer network of 600+ founders

  • Pitch practice with Tier 1 VCs

  • Global and local founders-only forums

  • Trusted Partner Directory

  • Exclusive Founders Network events

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Founders Network Global Stats

Connect with one of the world’s largest invitation-only founder communities

$1B+
Total capital raised
$1.1M
average funding
600+
Global FN Members
50%
Serial Founders
100+
Global Events
EdTech Founders Leadership Committee

Meet experienced and knowledgeable startup leaders solving some of the biggest challenges in EdTech

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Denis Belyavsky

Co-Founder, Twinbox
Twinbox
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Matt Foran

Founder, KnowMeQ
KnowMeQ
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Ethan Purzane

Co-Founder, Refold
Refold Languages
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Rachel Mullen

Founder, Nao Now
Nao Now
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Tom Jozefacki

Founder, Myppl Inc.
Myppl Inc.
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Bacely YoroBi

Founder, Schooly
Schooly

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Founders Network was a great resource for me as a first-time founder. The partner directory came in especially handy as we were growing our operations. And the community makes it so easy to get quality recommendations and referrals on any support you may need.
David Cramer
Founder of Sentry
Founders Network was just as valuable when I was on my third startup as it was on my first. I’ve made a lot of valuable connections over the years that have served my business well, and it’s a great group of people that I’ve enjoyed getting to know as well.
Neha Sampat
Founder of Contentstack
As a startup founder, your time is valuable. The Founders Network team gets this, and provides programming, support and resources geared at busy founders. I really appreciated the personal outreach, and am thrilled to be part of this community.
Charity Majors
Founder of Honeycomb

Upcoming Events

During COVID, we’re making our virtual events available to healthtech founders everywhere. Register for a complimentary ticket to learn from fellow founders, investors and partners. Already used your free guest pass? Request an invite to see if you qualify for membership.

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Sales – From Scary to Systematic – ft Doug Slotkin, Zillow’s former VP of Sales

At Founders Network, we aim to ensure that each of our members walks away with at least five concrete, actionable strategies that they can use in their own startup marketing. …

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The Founder Identity Trap: When Your Startup Becomes You

Chip Conley built a 52-hotel empire, hit rock bottom, and discovered the dangerous trap of attaching your identity to your company’s fate. His insights could save your startup—and your sanity.

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Best Startup Events in Bay Area 2026: Your Ultimate Guide

The Bay Area startup ecosystem is more vibrant than ever in 2026. This comprehensive guide covers the year’s most valuable networking events, conferences, and pitch competitions.

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Mastering the Art of Fundraising: Strategies Every Founder Should Know

Fundraising is one of the most pivotal—and often daunting—challenges for any founder. It’s not just about securing capital; it’s about building lasting relationships, telling your story, and positioning yourself as …

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AEO for Startups: Answer Engine Optimization Guide

Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the next evolution of SEO, focusing on how AI chatbots and voice assistants find and present your startup’s content.

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