Katelyn Donnelly is the founder and general partner of Avalanche VC, a venture capitalist firm that invests primarily in Ed Tech Companies.

Expect to learn what Ed Tech is and how it’s changing the education landscape, how Austin, TX has become a hub for education innovation, and Katelyn’s predictions about the future of the education market. You’ll also learn about Katelyn’s work with the government of Pakistan helping them roll out a voucher program that allow students to attend public and private schools.

This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

https://www.johngaltmortgage.com

Chapters:

0:00 - Katelyn Donnelly

3:18 - What is Venture Capital?

5:53 - When Does VC Make Sense?

9:06 - Why Katelyn Chose to Focus on Education

16:48 - Career Progression

22:06 - How Katelyn Became a VC

26:48 - The Genesis of Avalanche

29:35 - How Katelyn Chooses what to Invest In

34:07 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

35:05 - Predictions About the Future of Education

39:22 - How to Make Education Work

44:51 - Education Technology

55:46 - The Importance of Early Childhood Education

1:02:10 - Katelyn’s Work in Pakistan

1:09:59 - How We Value Education

1:16:12 - Austin’s Place in Ed Tech

1:18:10 - Katelyn’s Advice for Start Ups

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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Zero to One - Peter Thiel

The Earlier the Better - Guidepost Montessori

Three Cups of Tea - Greg Mortenson

Connect with Katelyn Donnelly:

Website | https://www.avalanche.vc

Email | hello@avalanche.vc

Website | https://katelyndonnelly.com

Twitter | https://x.com/krdonnelly

Newsletter | https://obviouslythefuture.com

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