In April 2022, Packy wrote a Deep Dive on Primer:

https://www.notboring.co/p/primer-the-ambitious-home-for-ambitious

Three years later, a lot has changed. Primer is building schools. The opportunity is both bigger and more challenging than it was then.

In this conversation, Packy and Primer CEO Ryan Delk discuss the need to fix in K-12 education. Ryan shares insights on Primer's transition from a software-focused company to a vertically integrated Microschool model. He also addresses regulatory hurdles, the market potential for innovative educational solutions, and the vision for making quality education accessible to all families.

If you want to build a vertically integrated company to solve a really big, important problem, you need to listen to this.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of K-12 Education Reform

02:18 The Shift from Software to Microschools

04:04 The Pivot to Microschools

06:28 Building a New Education Model

09:03 Scaling and Integrating Education Solutions

11:43 Balancing Control and Innovation in Education

14:18 The Role of Software in Education

17:15 Future of Education and Personalization

21:56 The Future of Education Funding

24:14 AI Tutors and Their Limitations

26:12 The Shift in Educational Structures Post-COVID

28:59 Addressing Concerns About School Choice

31:19 Breaking the Narrative of Private Schools

33:58 The Vision for Free Education

36:49 Navigating the Incumbent Education System

39:15 Market Opportunities in Education

41:19 The Future Landscape of Education

43:09 Growth Projections for Primer