cover of episode Week in Edtech 5/10/23: Byju in the Hotseat, with Guests Nishaad Balachandran of Avathon Capital and Kavitta Ghai of Nectir

Week in Edtech 5/10/23: Byju in the Hotseat, with Guests Nishaad Balachandran of Avathon Capital and Kavitta Ghai of Nectir

2023/5/10
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In this Episode, Guests:

  • Nishaad Balachandran of Avathon Capital on Private Equity for Edtech 
  • Kavitta Ghai of Nectir on the launch of Soma, their new AI community tool

Big Story: 

  • Byju's Properties Raided by Indian Authorities)
  • Explained: Why Edtech start-up Byju’s is facing heat from ED)

Other articles discussed:

  • Teachers Feel Growing Obligation to Incorporate ChatGPT)
  • California bill proposes 50% school staff salary hike over 7 years)
  • Bias in AI: Do Chatbot Tutors Work Better When They're Upbeat — and Female?)
  • Unionization Efforts Spread Through Higher Education As Colleges Double Down)