Bias in job posts and interviews keeps skilled, diverse talent from getting noticed.
Hiring teams want to diversify but struggle to find the right talent.
Without visible support or role models, people often don’t apply, or don’t stay.
Moving from the classroom into EdTech is no longer unusual. Teachers and education professionals already hold deep sector knowledge that EdTech companies value. This post explores practical steps educators can take to transition into corporate roles, including upskilling, working with EdTech providers, leveraging ambassador programmes, and reframing transferable skills. It also shares real examples of educators who have successfully made the move and outlines how targeted support can make the transition clearer and more sustainable.
More educators are moving from classrooms into EdTech and corporate education roles. This post breaks down practical steps to make that transition smoother, from targeted upskilling and working with EdTech providers to understanding corporate roles, transferable skills, and how to position yourself for opportunities beyond the classroom.
Cold outreach in the education sector is not about volume or speed. It is about relevance, timing, and trust. This article explains how EdTech founders and CROs can approach cold outreach to schools, colleges, and universities in a way that respects long sales cycles, multiple stakeholders, and the realities of education. It offers practical guidance on messaging, pacing, and relationship building to create conversations that lead to sustainable growth rather than short term wins.
