Jared Stein
I’m Jared Stein, and I started Rarebird to help the world’s best ed tech startups make a positive impact on the world, faster.
In our increasingly complex world, education needs ed tech more than ever — to make difficult things simpler and seemingly impossible things achievable for teachers, students, staff, and families.
A growing number of entrepreneurs and investors are excited about ed tech because it stands to deliver both humanistic and financial returns. But this will only happen if ed techs find ways to strategize better, grow smarter, and plan for a future that will continuously delight customers and stakeholders alike.
When I work with ed techs, I leverage 12+ years as a leader in online and blended education at US universities. More importantly, I bring knowledge and experiences from 11+ years inside Instructure (Canvas LMS), one of the world’s most successful ed tech startups, from Series B through 2 IPOs.
Over the years, I’ve become a sought-after presenter and speaker on the topics of ed tech, teaching and learning, and online education. I’m also the author of Essentials for Blended Learning: A Standards-Based Guide, now in it’s 2nd edition.
The Rarebird Expert Network
I work with a network of experts with proven, specialized experience in ed tech to ensure Rarebird’s clients have access to what they need to overcome challenges.
Our collective areas of expertise include:
- Product Strategy (incl. new product initiatives & acquisitions)
- Dev/Ops (scalability, reliability, GRPR, etc)
- Customer Success (customer implementation, technical integration, customer support planning, etc)
- Market Research (market analysis, product/market validation, etc)
- Sales & Marketing (GTM planning, sales process & methodology, RPF/bid writing, etc.)