Insights on Markets, Growth, and Strategy in EdTech

Briefs and deeper dives on GTM, distribution, partnerships, localization, M&A, and markets; written from an operator lens, with an eye on what’s actionable.

When Bottlenecks hit, Progress slows, Roadmaps pile up, and Execution drags
Strategy
When Bottlenecks hit, Progress slows, Roadmaps pile up, and Execution drags

Great decks don’t ship products. I often see long roadmaps, too many initiatives in flight, and no crisp weekly cadence. Ideas pile up; progress stalls. Four recurring blockers I keep finding across EdTech companies.

Table of contents:
  • Execution Discipline
  • KPI Misalignment
  • Market-fit Localization
  • Signals Tracking
Winning Parents at Home: The Best and Worst Practices in B2C EdTech Localization
Localization
Winning Parents at Home: The Best and Worst Practices in B2C EdTech Localization

Parents don’t buy “features”; they buy calmer evenings, visible progress, and safe billing. Here’s how to localize B2C EdTech to increase the chances that families adopt, subscribe, and stay; without giving your team a localization headache.

Table of contents:
  • Parent Trust Stack
  • TMS + AI + Human Review
  • Local Proof Accents
  • Metrics that Matter
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New Markets
How to Find Under-the-Radar Markets; and Why They Might Be Better Bets

Everyone wants Tier-1, but quiet markets can deliver compounding returns faster, if you scout with a disciplined process. A few medium markets that convert reliably can beat a single Tier-1 moonshot in ROI and risk.

Table of contents:
  • Tier-1 vs. Tier-2: Myths vs. Math
  • Measuring Demand
  • Lightweight Pilots
  • Traps
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M&A
M&A in EdTech: Looking for Targets, Evaluating Synergies, and Preparing for PMI

The EdTech ecosystem is highly fragmented; especially in Europe; creating multiple opportunities for consolidation. Thoughtful M&A can help companies exit, investors enter new markets, and operators diversify revenue channels.

Table of contents:
  • Looking for Targets
  • Evaluating Synergies
  • Preparing for PMI
  • Talent Management
Matt Oborski

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