United States · Education management startup

Podium Education

Podium Education is an innovative Educational Technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2019.

Funding reportedLast round: Series B

Education managementAustin, United States

About Podium Education

Podium Education is an innovative Educational Technology company based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2019.

The company focuses on enhancing undergraduate education by integrating real-world, for-credit experiential learning programs into traditional academic curricula. Podium partners with over 100 universities, including notable institutions like Harvard and Georgetown, and collaborates with more than 50 leading employers such as L'Oréal and Coinbase to deliver relevant digital skill programs. The primary offering is a comprehensive online experiential learning platform designed for undergraduate students. Key programs include the Global Career Accelerator, which helps students develop career-ready skills, and the Career Discovery Experience, which provides hands-on industry exposure. Podium also offers specialized technical skill modules in areas like data analytics, web design, and digital marketing. By ensuring that all programs are credit-bearing and accessible to students of all majors, Podium Education aims to equip students with the skills needed for successful careers in a rapidly evolving job market.

What company datasets say Podium Education raised

Funding, as reported

Reported in all$32Min dollars
Rounds2
Last roundSeries B
Last round size$20M
Last round dateAug 2022
Investors listed10

Founders and team

From Podium Education's own website: 4 founders, 25 on the team.

Bridget BurnsFounding Chief Executive Officer
Christopher ParrishCo-Founder & President
Alex RickenCo-Founder & Chief Growth Officer
Anthony OgdenFounder and Managing Director
  • John FillmoreChief Executive Officer
  • Adam FeinVice President, Academic Innovation and Strategic Partnerships
  • Holly HudsonAssociate Vice President, Global Engagement
  • Randy BassVice President for Strategic Education Initiatives
  • Shannon FullerVice President of Talent Solutions
  • Cat WardCEO
  • Kristen FoxCEO
  • Shawn VanderzielPresident & CEO
  • Chris LaidleyChief Financial Officer
  • Dan BlueChief Product Officer
  • Isaac GomezChief Technology Officer
  • Jocelyn RojeckChief Operating Officer
  • Tariq MeyersChief Careers Officer
  • Aled OwensVP, University Partnerships
  • Claire BuxtonHead of Employer Branding and Early Careers
  • David EkedahlVP, Student Experience Operations
  • Eric Mackintosh Ph.D.VP, Operations
  • Mina SeethramanHead of New Ventures

And 7 more on the team.

On 3 portfolio pages

Investors who name them

Each firm lists Podium Education on its own website. That is the firm's claim, a weaker thing than a round we watched, but a named source.

The company, in detail

What they build

Known for

remote collaborationuniversity partnershipspaid internshipsglobal challengesproject managementcareer platforminternationalizationcareer readinessstudent outcomeseducationinformation technology & servicessustainable development goalsproductivityweb developmente-learninginformation technology

Built with from their website

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Sector
Education management
Industry code
NAICS 61131, 611710, SIC 8299
Region
Texas
Revenue
$29M a year, as listed
Full record
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