My Cancer and My Purpose

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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

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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, […]

The Underhiring Dilemma

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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 […]

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.