Clearing Records, Unlocking Potential: Why We Backed Rasa
Rethink Education Managing Partner, Amy Nelson, shares why we are proud to back Rasa on their journey to clearing of millions of criminal records, allowing people to take back their lives. This work is a lifeline to a better, freer future for justice-impacted individuals.
My Cancer and My Purpose
Rethink Education Managing Partner, Matt Greenfield, writes how receiving a cancer diagnosis two years ago helped clarify his mission as an impact investor and left him profoundly grateful for the chance to help build social enterprises that really unlock the full potential of people from vulnerable populations.
Rethink Education December 2024 Newsletter
Happy Holidays from Rethink Education! As the 2024 season comes to a close, we’d like to share an update on what we’ve been working on over the past few months. Retreat Reflections: What we Learned and Where We’re Going in 2025 Over the last months of 2024, our team has been busy refining our approach, […]
Rethink Food Newsletter December 2024
Season’s Greetings! With the holiday season fast approaching and 2024 wrapping up, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve been up to over the past few months at Rethink Food and what we’re excited about heading in 2025. The Future of Farming is Autonomous: Introducing Agtonomy Picture this: tractors that drive […]
The Underhiring Dilemma
It’s often overlooked, but underhiring is a surprisingly a common mistake – even at the most promising startups. Rethink Education Managing Partner, Matt Greenfield, shares insights from his tenure as an investor, outlining some of the root causes of underhiring and offering strategies for effectively recruiting the right talent, especially at the executive level.
Rethink Education Newsletter September 2024
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
Amy Nelson is taking a full-time role with Rethink Education, joining Matt Greenfield and Dre Bennin as the third managing partner. Meet Amy and learn more about how her background equips her well for Rethink Education’s mission.
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.