Steve Shapiro is the CEO of Academic Merit. Prior to this role, Steve had launched four different successful start-ups, ranging from K-12 intervention in urban school districts, tutoring and test prep, adult workforce development and international student exchange. In addition to his numerous entrepreneurial ventures, Steve is an adviser and angel investor for a number of other EdTech start-ups. Steve guides Academic Merit’s strategy and business development so that more K-12 districts can reap the benefits of our virtuous cycle of tools. Steve Shapiro has both a BS and MBA from Cornell University.
Some of the barriers of entry in K-12 are the mindset. But I look at these things as just, part of it is generational. So in the next five to ten years, you have more than 50% of the workforce in K-12 about to retire which is staggering and brings up a whole host of other issues we don't have time...(Full transcript available to logged in subscribers.).
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