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Lessons Learned from Chinese Education Startups
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Lessons Learned from Chinese Education Startups

a16z podcast

Connie Chan and Frank Chen
A16Z, 2019
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The Western model for education doesn’t do much to encourage life-long learning. The state pays for general schooling up to grade 12, then you can borrow money for further education, which is supposed to set you up for a life-long career. Things are different in China, where adults prioritize – and will pay for – extra education. The cultural demand for lifelong learning has led to sophisticated mobile learning platforms. Consumer tech expert Connie Chan and AI afficionado Frank Chen are partners at Andreessen Horowitz and well-positioned to discuss the future of learning in this A16Z podcast.

Take-Aways

  • Current education models must change to keep up with a dynamic job market that demands lifelong learning.
  • Learning apps in the West don’t take advantage of many benefits that mobile technology offers. They should look to China for inspiration.
  • Mobile learning should feature a mixed-media approach, including video, podcasts, PDFs, live streams between students and teachers, one-on-one consults, and more.

About the Podcast

The A16Z podcast discusses tech and culture trends, featuring industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers from around the world. Frank Chen and Connie Chan are both partners at Andreessen Horowitz.

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