Published Sep 26, 2018

#47 Can This Tiny Gadget Keep Kids in College?

The episode delves into the entrepreneurial journey of Marquett Burton and his startup Fletch, a novel attendance tracking solution designed to curb college dropout rates, amidst discussions on navigating the education sector's complex market and exploring potential shifts to more receptive industries for improved scalability.

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#47 Can This Tiny Gadget Keep Kids in College?

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Student Engagement Strategies

Education vs. Employment

Strategic Focus Shift

Education Funding Challenges

Pitching Simplicity

Evaluating Viability

Effortless Attendance Tracking

Attendance Innovation

Navigating Investor Feedback

Exploring Market Potential

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Market Challenges

Startup Viability

Attendance Solution

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#47 Can This Tiny Gadget Keep Kids in College?

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Market ChallengesThe education sector's inherent challenges, such as long sales cycles and policy complexities, pose significant hurdles for startups. Exploring alternative markets could provide better opportunities for growth and success.

Market Challenges

Startup ViabilityMarquett Burton's startup, Fletch, faces scrutiny from investors who question its viability and strategic focus. They debate whether shifting from education to other industries could unlock greater potential for the technology.

Startup Viability

Attendance SolutionMarquett Burton introduces Fletch, a groundbreaking attendance tracking solution aimed at reducing college dropout rates. He highlights the financial implications for institutions and the innovative technology behind Fletch's effortless tracking system.

Attendance Solution

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