Under the Ed Radar: An Edtech Business Pitch Competition - Sponsored by Amazon Web Services, Gold Partner

Tuesday, October 15, 2019 | 2:15PM–4:00PM CT | Learning Theater, Halls F1, F2, Level 3
Session Type: Industry Led
Delivery Format: Learning Theater
Innovators in edtech help your institution deliver more effective, efficient, and valuable services. Join us for a dynamic and engaging experience as eight of our Start-Up Alley companies pitch their individual business plans and service offerings before a judging panel. Feedback from the panel and the audience follows each business leader's pitch. The winner will be announced in the Learning Theater at the conclusion of the presentations.

A special thank you to our judges:
  • Mike Baur, AWS Edtech Business Development Manager, Amazon Web Services
  • Bennett Dwosh, Associate Director Venture Acceleration & Strategic Initiatives, Arizona State University
  • Akiba Covitz, Chief Business Development Officer, Sense Education
  • Sue Workman, Vice President University Technology and CIO, Case Western Reserve University and Vice Chair, EDUCAUSE Board of Directors


    Outcomes: Learn about the latest solutions addressing issues of access, retention, and student success, among others * Network with edtech leaders and offer input to advance their business offerings * Identify potential new solutions applicable to your institution

    • Presenters

    • Vikram Agarwal

      Co-Founder, EdifyOnline

    • Patrick Dempsey

      Director of the Office of Digital Teaching & Learning, Loyola University Maryland

    • Masoud Douzan

      CEO, JIBB

    • Eric Goldreyer

      CEO, bulb Digital Portfolios

    • Reetu Gupta

      President and CEO, Cirkled In

    • Ben Motz

      Assistant Professor, Indiana University

    • Richard Peacock

      CEO, Liftoff Academics

    • Pramod Vadrevu

      Founder & President, Dynos.io