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Ask HN: Is EdTech a Good Bet for Venture Capital?

So, I've been messing around in EdTech for like 3 years now, both as a user and as a startup founder.Using MOOCs and CBCs, I've seen how they can cut the cost of sharing educational stuff big time. But that doesn't mean people are actually learning more because of it.I get that it's not a simple issue. There's a ton of factors in the mix. But I haven't seen an education company yet that's...

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That's true thanks. I'm a heavy user/consumer of YC content, SUS and events, but not of HN. Indeed it would have been more useful for both the community and the team to provide an insightful comment.

Anyways, hope you get the opportunity to try Watermelon and give them an unbiased opinion (as I probably would do), which will help them :)

Always happy to verify my identity Loic.

I saw that Watermelon was on HN and I did made a first comment, because I have been following the project and I like to support other founders who happen to be my friends.

And indeed, they are "lucky" to have people that like the team and project. Hope that it is the same case with you and people that you know :).

Amazing concept! I have been following the process and I'm really excited to see what you guys accomplish. Congrats!