In this insightful episode of The Innovators & Investors Podcast, host Kristian Marquez sits down with Amit Patel, Managing Director at Owl Ventures, to explore the rapidly evolving landscape of education technology.

Amit shares Owl Ventures’ unique investment thesis focused exclusively on EdTech companies spanning early learning, K-12, higher education, and adult or corporate learning globally. The conversation delves deeply into how generative AI is revolutionizing personalized learning by tailoring content and curricula in real time, enhancing data analytics for educators, and creating innovative multimodal assessments that measure true student understanding.

Amit also reflects on his personal journey into education, inspired by his parents’ immigrant story, and discusses the critical need for lifelong learning in today’s fast-paced global economy. They examine emerging trends such as upskilling across blue-, gray-, and white-collar jobs using AR/VR and AI, the global demographic shifts driving demand for innovative education solutions—especially in Africa—and the importance of talent dedicated to transforming education.

The episode further covers how Owl Ventures supports its portfolio companies beyond capital, including go-to-market acceleration, talent recruitment, efficacy measurement, and global expansion. Amit closes with valuable advice for founders about leveraging experienced talent and insights to navigate risks and scale effectively.

A must-listen for investors, educators, and innovators eager to understand the future of learning and the powerful role technology will play in shaping it.

Learn more about Amit's work at https://www.owlvc.com/

Connect with Amit on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amitashwinpatel/

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