The word Dragonfly and the family it belongs to – Odonata – have evolved from the myth that Dragonflies were once Dragons and herald new beginnings and prosperity. Around the world the Dragonfly is a symbol of uninhibited vision, change, power, and efficiency. We at Odonata Ventures are committed to going beyond what is on the surface and changing the world in meaningful ways. As the lines blur between education verticals, we believe that we are uniquely positioned to recognize revolutionary change.
We believe that you can give a person a fish and s/he eats for a day or teach a person to fish and s/he eats for a lifetime. However sometimes to help a learner realize the opportunity, you must provide the first pole and bait.
As the edges between education and the supporting verticals blur, the opportunities to teach a person to fish as well as provide the first pole, when needed, are emerging for those who know where to look. The global landscape is expanding, industries and governments are beginning to listen to the experts and realize the importance and urgency of remaking the outdated systems. The Hanushek Effect has proven that education has a 6X effect on GDP growth vs any other development driver, which therefore drives economies and geopolitics.
Imagine the possibilities. There is a distinct need for new educational models, curriculum, systems and delivery. From pre-k to grey our population, current and future, will be required to develop new skills to meet new demands. We believe that we will have a significant impact at scale – human impact and market-leading returns – as we enable revolutionary entrepreneurs to challenge convention.