YourStory and Accel Partners launch Edustars : A platform foreducation entrepreneurs
We at YourStory are delighted to announce the launch of Edustars, an initiative in partnership with Accel Partners to recognize Indian education startups. EduStars aims to recognize, facilitate and provide meaningful support to emerging startups in the education space.The program will recognize 1-3 outstanding education startups on a monthly basis and pair them with appropriate industry experts for mentorship.Edustars mentors include Alok Lahoti, Executive Vice President, Macmillan Publishing; Meena Ganesh, CEO and MD, Pearson Education Services and Vijay Shukla, Managing Partner, Eduvisors.
- At a high level, Edustars aims to:Provide an online platform for information sharing
- Provide access to a world class mentoring team with deep domain expertise
- Periodically recognize outstanding startups with an “Edustar” award, thereby providing nationwide visibility
- Provide information from similar startups around the world with regard to their challenges and triumphs.
says Anand Daniel from Accel Partners.
"We welcome suggestions from education startups regarding any other venues wherein Edustars can add value and contribute towards your overall success" he adds.
The top edustars will also each win a 'Ultrabook' sponsored by Intel AppUp Developer Program.
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