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Tiger Global is betting that more schools are going to share future student earnings

TechCrunch

Just last week, a leader in the ISA space Lambda School laid off 65 employees amid a broader restructuring. The lack of gender diversity, even as an early-stage startup with a handful of employees, could hurt its competitive advantage, recruiting prospects, and performance over time. About 25 percent of the employees are LGBT and 37.5%

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Online Education is Having its Moment in a COVID-19 World: Part 2, Adult Learners

Battery Ventures

One such example is Yellowbrick , which partners with both universities and brands to create courses in specific areas such as sneakers, music, sports, beauty, etc. A new generation of technical schools has emerged, including Lambda School , Kenzie Academy , and Springboard. Industry- and interest-specific programs will emerge, too.