Rethink Education September 2024 Newsletter

Spotlight: AI x Education (continued) Discussion Group Series At Rethink Education, the thoughtful integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education remains a central focus for us. We are continuously exploring new advancements and participating in meaningful discussions to stay alert and informed, with our AI x Education Discussion Group Series being a prime example. Led […]

Rethink Food Newsletter September 2024

Spotlight: AI and Plant Genomics At Rethink Food, we are particularly excited about how AI is transforming plant genomics, making it easier to develop improved crops. In our recent blog post, our very own Brad Jakeman outlines how AI speeds up the process of identifying genetic traits that enhance plant growth, disease resistance, and adaptability to […]

From the Ground Up: How AI is Cultivating the Future of Plant Genomics

At Rethink Food, we are particularly excited about AI disruption in the area of plant genomics. To develop the next generation of tailored plant breeding that could transform food security and climate change adaptation, scientists and startups are exploring new horizons by using AI and big data to decipher the intricate world of plant genomes.1 […]

Welcoming Amy Nelson to the Rethink Education Team

By Matt Greenfield, Founder and Managing Partner, and Amy Nelson, Managing Partner, Rethink Education I am delighted and honored to share that Amy Nelson is taking a full-time role with Rethink Education, joining Dre Bennin and me as our third managing partner. When Amy joined Rethink Capital Partners as chief strategy officer three years ago, […]

Rethink Education’s 2023 Impact Report

At Rethink Education, our mission is to unlock the full human potential of people in marginalized and underserved groups. We do this by supporting mission-driven founders willing to tackle the hard problems – challenging the status quo and transforming educational outcomes for all learners. This report serves as an illustration of that impact.

Rethink Healthcare Real Estate’s 2023 Sustainability Report

We are excited to share our Sustainability Report for 2023 with the Rethink Healthcare Real Estate community. Over the past year, we’ve made significant strides in enhancing our sustainability and community practices across our properties. Check out the full report to learn more about our achievements and future plans.

Rethink Food Newsletter April 2024

Plant-based protein substitutes in a grocery store refrigerator isle.

Spotlight: Plant-Based Meats In late March, our team joined fellow industry professionals at the Future of Food-Tech conference. Amidst the conversations about AI and climate disclosures, the topic that appeared to be at the forefront of many conversations was the state of alternative proteins. We’ve been monitoring the rise and pitfalls alternative proteins since our […]

Are Plant-Based Meats Cooked?

Motif Foodworks plant-based burger

Plant-based meats – complex recipes of soy, oils, yeast, and potatoes that mimic the texture, appearance, and even “bleeding” of flesh – appeared to be unstoppable for a while. Beyond Meat’s stock shot up 163% on the day it went public in May 2019, marking the biggest one-day performance for a major American firm in […]

Rethink Education Newsletter April 2024

Older student learning robots

Spotlight: AI in Education (continued) The responsible deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education has remained top of mind for us at Rethink Education throughout the beginning of 2024. Our team continues to monitor new advancements, engage in thoughtful discussions with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, and academics, and continuously learn so that we can best prepare […]