RYE Newsletter Volume 12: The Power of Pilot Programs

 

A Message from ABBEY

 
 

Hello, RYE friends!

My time spent collaborating with EdTech startups has proven that a pilot program is one of the most effective ways to build lasting relationships with districts resulting in long-term sales partnerships. Pilot programs provide valuable outside insights on product development as well as opportunities for self-reflection on marketing and sales strategies.

If you are looking to build on your foundations of K-12 sales, join us in our Pilot: Pathway to Sales Workshop Series, where you will gain valuable insights on the pilot-to-contract pipeline. We’ll be covering key concepts in building pilots, including how to outline pilot and technology requirements, identify pathways for data collection, create an actionable survey, and set a comprehensive timeline that defines expectations and compliments both the company and classroom.

Whether you are starting from scratch, or looking to improve a pre-existing pilot program, we would love to partner with you to bring your sales strategies to the next level.

Talk soon!

Abbey Letts | 📧 abbey@ryeconsult.com
Data Privacy Compliance and Secondary Education Consultant

Webinar series

We have two more sessions to go in RYE Collective’s FREE Summer Webinar Series: State Deep Dives. Next, we’re headed to California!

Learn how to best position your solution with RYE expert, Karen Stevens, of Thrive Ed Consulting. Karen will share insight on how California schools and districts are dealing with academic recovery, growing needs for mental health supports, declining enrollments and looming deadlines for emergency pandemic funds. We will also break down the infamous LAUSD procurement process, giving insight into how to best set your organization up for success.

LEARNING CALENDAR 2023

Our learning pathway for 2023 is up on our Webinars & Workshops page. Below is a preview of what’s to come. These sessions are only offered live so sign up today to get it on your calendar!

PILOT WORKSHOP

Coming up: Pilot: Pathway to Sales Workshop Series, October 17-26
In this two-week sprint, our experts will walk attendees through the curation of a quality pilot implementation that sets the foundation for future sales. Working from the decision maker's perspective, the workshop will explore the pilot-to-contract pipeline model by identifying key concepts in building pilots that lead to future partnerships.

1️⃣ It was great seeing so many familiar faces and new friends at ISTE! We would love to know how the event was for you. Please take two minutes to fill out our quick survey. Ready to continue the conversation with RYE? Get connected with a team member and talk more about our services.

2️⃣ Early childhood companies, SAVE THE DATE: The 2023 Promising Ventures Fellowship application opens July 7!

3️⃣ Applications are now open for the HolonIQ 2023 Global Impact 1000 Series! The Global EdTech 1000 Series is HolonIQ’s annual list of the most promising EdTech startups from different regions around the world.

RYE partnered with Thimble.io to source and develop actionable procurement responses and grow their impact across 27 school districts and counting!. RYE’s ongoing engagement with curriculum and standards,, market strategy research, and funding alignment help support Thimble’s vision to reach 100 million students by 2023.

Thimble.io has touched the lives of 50,000 students in the USA and India - providing them with accessible and engaging STEM education. Thimble aims to revolutionize the educational landscape, ensuring that every child - regardless of their background or gender - has the opportunity to excel in STEM fields. Their impact extends beyond academic achievement, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and promoting equity in education.

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