Why He Started A Cutting-Edge Open Education Company with Matt Bowman | OpenEd

Matt Bowman is the ultimate education innovator. In this inaugural episode of the OpenEd podcast, incoming CEO Isaac Morehouse speaks with Matt about the future of personalized education in the age of technology. They dive into Matt's personal journey from teacher to tech entrepreneur, and how his experience with his own five children led to the creation of https://OpenEd.co If you don't know him, Matt is the founder of OpenEd (formerly My Tech High), a platform that partners with schools to provide personalized, flexible education options for K-12 students. This is a must-listen if you're a parent, educator, or anyone interested in the future of education and how technology is changing what it means to learn.Listen to the episode to learn:- How personalized curriculum can transform a child's relationship with learning- The importance of giving students choice in their educational journey- How technology and entrepreneurship are reshaping education- Why ages 10-14 – the forgotten years – are crucial for personalized learning- Why entrepreneurship is the ultimate form of education- Balancing technology and human connection in learningTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to the OpenEd Podcast02:19 - Meet Matt: The Founder of OpenEd03:09 - Matt's Early Life and Educational Background07:58 - College and Career Decisions15:45 - Bringing the Internet into the Classroom19:03 - Isaac's Educational Journey26:57 - Student-Inspired Alternative Signal27:23 - The My Tech High Origin Story30:13 - Navigating Educational Choices for Children33:09 - Embracing Educational Flexibility42:09 - The Birth of OpenEd50:00 - Strategic Narrative and Future VisionWant even more? Sign up for the OpenEd Daily newsletter at https://opened.co for practical tips and insights about more open and innovative approaches to education.Follow us on social:https://x.com/OpenEdHQ