The document provides tips to motivate students to study during the pandemic, suggesting that more engagement from parents through open communication can help students manage their time better. It also recommends maintaining communication between parents and tutors to set clear expectations and keep parents informed on student progress. Ensuring students set goals and receive praise for their accomplishments can further encourage them to study during this difficult time.

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e have come a long way with the way one
Wlearns.
When formal education came into the picture for children,
parents were aware about the importance of learning in
their child’s life. This led the foundation of schools and
reputed universities worldwide. While some countries then
still followed their self-developed methods of educating
their younger generation, the European influence defined a
proper education structure, giving formal education a
framework in the form of schools, universities, and
institutions.
Walking ahead in the times of the Industrial Revolution,
schools, colleges, and universities became a necessity for
everyone. Industries started to rely more on these
educational institutions that equipped the students with a
complete understanding of the subject. Little did everyone
know that the educational institutions now had a purpose to
EDTECH
DEFINING
MODERN WAYS
OF LEARNING

5. education: to find employment opportunities for the
upcoming generation. Though this education model clearly
had some loopholes, but the needs of the human race
recovering from the two World Wars were not just limited
to education but survival, progress, and lifestyle.
Moving towards the end of the 20th century, the world
realized that educational institutions like schools, colleges,
and universities were not enough. Addressing this unique
need in the educational space, entrepreneurs endured into
creating a society that specialized students in training them
for jobs that they were suitable for. Different coaching
centers, private tutors, and even educational societies were
set up to meet various industries’ expectations across the
world.
st
Entering the 21 century, the internet set up its own
educational institution. Still being in the growing stages
then, the internet served as a medium of information. Soon,
the ever-increasing demands and the awaking of the
population to be more personalized created a gap between
the various industries and people.
While industries focused on closing this gap, they grew
exceptionally well, redefining and restructuring everything
we see today. However, in the efforts of closing one gap, the
gap between educational institutions and the industry
increased. With the internet being at the core of everything
in this modern world, new-age entrepreneurs decided to
provide the students with necessary tools that educational
institutions failed to deliver.
Entrepreneurs mixed education and modern technology to
create something that would help the world close the gap.
EdTech companies became more vibrant when learners
demanded special attention to the unique fields of their
interests.
EdTech companies made a name for themselves in the
changing business paradigm of this modern world.
However, the required boost came in when the world was
forced to stay in their houses during the COVID-19
pandemic. EdTech took up the responsibility to keep the
learning process going even during such uncertain times.
In this edition of The Knowledge Review, we set out on an
endeavour to find ‘The 5 Best Education and EdTech
Companies in Spain, 2022,’ that are defining the modern
ways of learning and education across the globe. This
edition will provide you with detailed insights about the
companies and what innovative measures they introduced
to enhance the education and learning experience.
Have a happy and insightful read! T R
Ashlesh Khadse
ashlesh.khadse@insightssuccess.com
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IRONHACK SCHOOL
The New Education Landscape after COVID-19
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SYNTAGMA DIGITAL
Reimagining Education through Advanced Digital Solutions
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TELANTO
Enabling Successful University-Industry
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IRONHACK
https://zapiens.ai/en/
Ironhack is an international school with
campuses in Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin,
Lisbon, Madrid, Mexico City, Miami, Paris and
Sao Paulo, that was founded to disrupt the way
we learn about technology.
LEARNLIFE
https://syntagmadigital.com/
SYNTAGMA
https://telanto.com/
Learnlife is an innovative Learntech
organization that is revolutionizing how
learning happens, based on research and
science.
TELANTO
TELANTO strives to transform university-
industry collaborations by allowing students to
solve real-world issues that deliver true value to
organizations all while giving students an
experiential learning opportunity.
ZAPIENS
Zapiens.ai is system that learns with human
interactions and helps companies that need to
put more information into the hands of their
employees so they can be more connected to
products and processes.
https://www.ironhack.com/
Syntagma is a platform for the online parsing
of sentences , created by a Spanish edtech
start-up that was born with the sole vocation
of helping teachers and students.
https://www.learnlife.com/
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11. Ironhack’s higher
purpose is to
transform the
education space
by making it
customer-centric
and
outcomes-driven
“
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IRONHACK
SCHOOL
The New Education Landscape after COVID-19
Gonzalo Manrique
CEO and Co-founder of Ironhack
Technology is the gift that just
keeps on giving. Though
educational institutions have
been inculcating technology into their
pedagogy for some time now, most of
the schools and universities have now
realised the significance of digital
transformation in the education world
amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With
the increased use of online classes and
video conferencing solutions, it is time
to implement and build technology that
will appropriately transform the way
learning is offered to students.
The role of technology has become
much more predominant, and its
impact will be felt much more
comprehensively in the field of
education. But education is far from
being the only field which has felt the
full might of the tech revolution. From
entertainment to work, from healthcare
to shopping, every aspect that affects
modern life has come online. Our lives
are ruled by technology in many sorts
of ways.
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12. entertainment to work, from healthcare
to shopping, every aspect that affects
modern life has come online. Our lives
are ruled by technology in many sorts
of ways.
So, it would be appropriate to state that
individuals who have a better, more in-
depth understanding of technology can,
not only have more employment and
career avenues available to them, but
also can play a major role in the way
we progress as a society. Who knows,
the future might demand each and
every individual to have a detailed
comprehension of some or the other
subsidiary of technology.
To advance into the future with a
confident and competent outlook, we
need institutions that can leverage the
tech to teach the tech to aspiring
individuals. Individuals who, after
receiving the right guidance and tuition
can harness the full might of this
ubiquitous force and use it for the
betterment of our civilization. And to
train these individuals, we need
institutions that build a trainable
mindset and inculcate the right kind of
skills, competencies, and knowledge to
turn them into tech wizards. In this
context, schools like Ironhack School
really manage to help people who need
to get a job and wish to start a career in
tech.
Ironhack is an international school
with campuses in Amsterdam,
Barcelona, Berlin, Lisbon, Madrid,
Mexico City, Miami, Paris, and Sao
Paulo that was founded to disrupt the
way we learn about technology. The
school is located at the heart of the
main capitals in coworking spaces. It
also has a ‘remote program’ in Europe
and the US.
The programs are taught in English,
Spanish, Portuguese, and French.
Through its unique disruptive approach
Ironhack was the first school in Spain to offer bootcamps
in technology. It has an extensive network of alumni and
hiring partners throughout the country and is the most
renowned school in technology thanks to its
partnerships and quality education
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13. to education, Ironhack empowers
students to find meaningful careers in
Web Development, UX/UI Design,
Data Analytics and Cybersecurity by
offering immersive learning
experiences to extremely motivated
people.
A higher purpose
Ironhack’s higher purpose is to
transform the education space by
making it customer-centric and
outcomes-driven. Students finish the
program with a new way of thinking
and approaching problems, resulting in
new jobs, promotions at their current
jobs, or companies they’ve built.
At Ironhack, the staff and students’
values are: can-do attitude, love people
and their stories, collaborate to grow,
and passion above anything else.
Delivering the optimal teaching
styles
Ironhack works closely with
companies and the education team is
aware of the trends in the job market.
The programs and teachers adapt their
curriculum to the current needs of tech
professionals. Thanks to the short
length of the program (9 weeks full
time, 24 weeks part-time), it is easy to
iterate and make changes fast.
Standing Apart
Ironhack was the first school in Spain
to offer bootcamps in technology. The
popular bootcamps facilitated by
Ironhack are:
• Web Development Bootcamp –
where students get to learn to code
their own ideas
• UX/UI Design Bootcamp – where
students get to learn all about user
experience and interface design
• Data Analytics Bootcamp – where
students get to learn all about data
processing
• Cybersecurity Bootcamp – where
students get to learn all about
systems’ security and virtual
protection
It has an extensive network of alumni
and hiring partners throughout the
country and is the most renowned
school in technology thanks to its
partnerships and quality education. The
placement rate of this school is above
85% in the next 6 months after
graduation.
The Trailblazing Founders
Gonzalo Manrique (CEO and Co-
founder of Ironhack) is a civil
engineer that after completing his
bachelor’s degree and working in one
of the biggest international companies
based in Spain (Sacyr Vallehermoso)
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14. decided to study an MBA at Wharton
School. In this university he met Ariel
Quiñones, Co-founder and Co-CEO
of Ironhack.
They are part of the Endeavor
Entrepreneurs and the investors behind
Ironhack are Lumos Capital (with
whom Ironhack closed a round of 20
million dollars in 2020), Bridhteye, and
Creas.
The Lockdowns and the EdTech
Push
“The lockdown was a tough time. But
the Ironhack team, having a strong
grasp on technology already, had a fast
and easy transition into the new
educational landscape introduced by
the COVID-19 pandemic,” remarked
the astute CEO, Gonzalo Manrique.
“We have been teaching our programs
remotely, allowing people from
different parts of the country to study
from the comfort of their homes,” he
added.
Now that the situation in Spain is
improving, with more people getting
vaccinated, the Madrid campus is open
and people can take advantage and use
the Barcelona facilities to study and
work from there. Ironhack’s
curriculum remains the same, it is
taught in person or online. But, of
course, the company uses collaborative
tools and Zoom for online classes. It
has improved its ‘Career Week’, in
order to make sure its students are
ready to work remotely.
The Future Awaits…
The future is already here and Ironhack
is not about to slow down anytime
soon. Ironhack School’s goal is to
make education and work in tech
accessible for everyone.
“We keep working on increasing
access to our bootcamps, thanks to
disruptive payment methods such as
Deferred Tuition, Income Share
Agreements and scholarships. We have
a strong commitment to diversity and
inclusion, and we want to break down
barriers thanks to our Remote
programs. Also, we want to help
companies to reskill and upskill their
employees, so we have recently
launched the Ironhack Enterprise
department to keep working closely
with companies,” concluded the
indomitable Gonzalo Manrique.
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15. Noteworthy Credit
Ironhack is ranked with 4.89 points over 5 on SwitchUp and with 4.85 points over 5
on Course Report. These rankings are based on students’ reviews and satisfaction
after completion of the program.
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Tips to Motivate
Students
Study During
the Pandemics?
e are living in unprecedented times;
Wpeople are being forced to stay at home
and become digital citizens because of
the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools, colleges,
and other educational institutions undergoing
significant structural changes, students may feel lost,
confused, or frightened about their future. The
transformation of technology in the education sector
has helped a lot during the pandemic to connect
students with tutors.
Food for Thoughts

20. • More engagement:
Some parents lack communication with
their children because of their heavy
working lifestyle. Even amid a
coronavirus outbreak, it is one of the
most effective strategies to encourage
kids to improve their grades. This will
only happen if we maintain open lines
of communication with students and
give them assistance when they require
it.
Kids are so energetic and filled with
curiosity, and the most important thing
is that they do not know how to
manage their time. The engagement of
parents makes it easier to schedule
study time and fun time. Relation
between the parent and child becomes
stronger with strong communication.
Parents are idol people for the kids
from birth, and they learn more from
the parents than the other tutors.
• Have communication with
tutors:
Communication between parents and
teachers should be ongoing and have
clear communication channels from the
outset. Keeping parents active on a
regular basis fosters a sense of
community that helps both the child
and the school. Because one of the
strongest indicators of student outcome
is parental expectations, clear and high
expectations should be set from the
start.
Parents can become more engaged and
involved in virtual class and online
school activities if communication is
good. Firm parent-teacher contact
improves children’s academic
performance and fosters a sense of
community.
• The reward for achieving goals:
Remember that there are numerous
prizes available, such as praise,
additional time in bed, or a trip to the
playground. Keep your rewards simple
and focused on something you can
offer again and again. Use incentives to
persuade students to do something they
might not otherwise do. Initially, give
frequent and minor prizes, and then
progressively increase the time
between awards as pupils begin to see
the inherent benefits of their conduct.
Kids are aware of the exact conduct
that is being rewarded. Give rewards
for efforts rather than results. Give
surprise rewards every now and then to
boost their morale. Make the rewards
timing and type unexpected. People are
more likely to persist in the conduct
that leads to the reward if they know a
reward is available but do not know
when they will get it.
Working with older pupils on a plan
outlining what effort and outcomes will
result in incentives is a good idea.
Conclusion
Being motivated during the pandemic
is a challenging task for everyone.
Pandemic made every industry come
on the knee and start doing activities
from home environment. People
appreciated it at the start, but it has
become a nightmare for every single
person at some point. Students have
taken it very differently because
staying at home is the last thing they
do at this age.
Motivation is needed at every stage of
life, and it becomes important when
you are stuck in a situation like the
COVID-19 pandemic.
- Rahul Manoj Thakar
Faculties across the world took
uponworld have not only taken the
difficult task of transitioning and
adapting to online modes of instruction
but also Multitasking by learning new
technology, advising, having online
office hours, attending meetings, and
responding to students who requested
Zoom meetings became the new norm
irrespective of the working
timeworking hours, and much more.
Everyone joined together with one
common goal in mind: the benefit of
the pupils. As we look ahead, we must
make decisions with a long-term
perspective in mind. Faculty must walk
a fine line between keeping students
motivated and maintaining their own
morale. Student motivation will be a
major difficulty regardless of which
learning paradigm is used: online,
blended, hybrid, or a variety of other
possibilities.
Below are a few things that can be
done to keep students studying during
the pandemic.
• Progress monitoring:
Setting goals and keeping track of
progress are essential motivators
because they affect both the likelihood
of success and the importance of the
activity. Have a discussion with your
children about setting goals. When
students participate in such
discussions, they get ownership of the
goal, making it more valuable.
Determine how you will know if the
learner progresses toward the goal and
when they have achieved it. We can
similarly track the positive learning
behavior of the students and improve
according to that. Having a measurable
objective is essential for determining
whether you have achieved it.
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22. Reimagining Educa on through Advanced
Digital Solu ons
The advent of COVID-19 has introduced numerous
challenges for the education sector. Educational
institutions require efficient service providers who
can simplify academic procedures while offering excellent
solutions. This is where the leading ed-tech companies step
in. They provide cutting-edge facilities and advanced
solutions which enhance the teaching-learning process.
The leading ed-tech companies deliver personalized
learning methods tailored as per the audience’s
requirements. They help students to carry out their learning
process at their own pace. These companies are focused on
the objective of enhancing and simplifying educational
procedures.
Driven by a similar motive, Syntagma Digital focuses on
changing the world of education and improving the
difficulties that some students find in acquiring knowledge.
The company’s journey started with a simple conversation
during the lockdown between a Spanish language teacher,
Rachel and Jordi Bretos, the founder. This interaction
forever changed how Spanish was taught at Spain and Latin
America schools.
Maths, Science, English, hundreds of software were created
to help teachers and students at school. However, the main
question that emerged was – How to assist the Spanish
language teachers? They did not have a digital solution and
had to use paper, with no possibility to digitize assessment
during the lockdown.
To help them, Jordi, who had led digital educative products
at the most prominent publishers for the past ten years,
developed a new software solution with Patricio, engineer
and CTO, and Carlos, advisor, and PhD. in
Psychopedagogy. Eventually, after numerous interviews
with teachers and following lean start-up methodologies,
Syntagma Digital was created.
In just a couple of months, the Spanish Ministry of
Education recommended this cloud Saas platform. They
became Amazon’s and Google’s official partners, were
selected to represent the EdTech sector at Mobile World
Congress and achieved more than 5K users. The reason for
their massive success was that the company provided a
solution to the real needs at schools.
Refurbishing Teaching–Learning Procedures
Syntagma Digital reimagines education by overcoming
teaching barriers. It eliminates various physical and
economic barriers and delivers products that democratize
education while providing free use.
The management at Syntagma Digital believes that learning
should be simple. For that reason, its products are online
and easily integrated into external educational platforms,
without installation or registration.
The company embraces modern technology and has
complete faith in the teachers. Keeping this in perspective,
it develops easy-to-use and visually engaging multiplatform
software which can solve the teacher’s needs while
focussing on assessment.
Enabling Instructors to Impart Quality Education
Syntagma Digital provides the first digital platform to teach
Spanish Language syntax, which can be used to teach for
the six years of secondary school.
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23. Jordi Bretos
Founder
,
,
,
,
Our Ed-Tech
so ware is
developed in
Spain, to solve
needs to teach
the language all
around the
world
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24. Syntagma Digital not only solves the teachers’ needs to
digitize syntax but also helps them to apply new learning
methodologies. The company’s application can be easily
integrated in school platforms. Most importantly, it helps
teachers to save time in assessment.
The company also focuses on sustainability. Using its
digital platform, students can reduce tons of paper at
school. Syntagma Digital provides 24*7 customer support
through email and its social profiles.
Taking Education to the Next level
Teachers can easily apply new learning methodologies
using Syntagma Digital. It provides results of exercises at
the platform in real-time at the digital board. This enables
teachers to apply gamification when using it at school. Also,
as the platform structure is not created following a classic
class-teacher-student structure, students can create content
and assess other students by applying cooperative learning.
Specialized in Enhancing Education
Explaining about its operations, the team at Syntagma
Digital states, “Our platform is created by teachers, for
We overcome
teaching barriers by
building easy-to-use
digital solu ons
,,
,
,
teachers.” The relation with its users is not merely about the
company-customer; it is a relationship between teachers.
The company solves their daily problems. For that reason, it
also creates tons of content for the teachers, so that they can
be inspired and can introduce engaging activities for the
students.
The Cultivated Ringleader
Syntagma Digital is led dynamically by its Founder, Jordi
Bretos. Licensed in communications and an MBA graduate,
he is focussed on one main goal: make education easier and
turn it into an engaging experience. He believes that no
student should be left behind.
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25. Succeeding throughout the Pandemic
Syntagma Digital was incepted during the 2021 lockdown
to change the way in which Spanish language is taught.
Thanks to its solution, it has successfully assisted teachers
in digitizing content and enhancing assessment with an
easy-to-use and visually appealing platform that engages
students. The company has introduced a new way to teach
using digital solutions.
The Future Awaits
With its eyes on the future, the team at Syntagma Digital
intends to continue reimagining education while developing
software solutions to fulfill teachers’ daily needs. It aims to
offer software to all teachers and students worldwide to
democratize education.
The company emphasizes offering solutions not only for
Spanish language, but also for all other subjects such as
philosophy, history, Latin, and so on.
While leading digital educative products at the world’s
largest English Publisher Mr. Jordi discovered that
numerous software are created worldwide to teach English.
Hence, he thought, why not create a unique experience to
learn Spanish language also - the second most-speaking
language of the world?
Experienced in start-ups and multinational companies, Mr.
Jordi led digital educative products for ten years before
establishing Syntagma Digital. His products have been
translated into 15 different languages and downloaded in 70
countries. He has also participated in talks, lectures, and
keynotes at Bett London, Simo Madrid, and Yomo
Barcelona, some of the most renowned education shows.
Winning Many Laurels
Syntagma Digital has always remained focused on
providing excellent educational facilities to the leaners.
Owing to its dedicated endeavours, the company has
achieved tremendous recognition. It has been shortlisted for
the pitch contest at Mobile World Congress, representing
EdTech companies.
The company was recommended by the Spain Ministry
of Education and was accelerated by
Amazon’s EdTech special
program. It is an official
Google partner and has
been shortlisted as one of
the 21 best Spanish SaaS
companies in 2021.
Syntagma Digital has
more than 5K users and
4K followers.
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Mode of
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The COVID-19 pandemic was announced in the initial stages of 2020. Since
then, we’re observing significant changes in our lifestyles on a daily basis.
Almost every industry is encouraging work from home. Moreover, a major
change in the education industry was seen as the learning paradigm shifted from
classroom learning to digital learning. But now, it seems like offline learning will be
back in fashion.
The education sector was severely affected by the online modes of learning. It was
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way to a newer, digital learning
method. It was tricky to get used to the
online approach, but everyone got used
to it and was comfortable with time.
For a while, it became the new norm in
the education industry.
As the pandemic is under control,
many institutions are planning to start
offline classes again. Here are some
strategies to implement in order to
smoothen the transition from online to
offline.
Socio-Emotional Support
According to a scientific brief released
by the World Health Organization
(WHO), the global prevalence of
anxiety and sadness soared by a
staggering 25% in the first year of the
COVID-19 pandemic.
During the coronavirus pandemic,
most students have become socially
awkward and isolated. Because they
spent two years studying from home
and being in their comfort zone, they
are not thrilled about going back to
school.
Sitting in a packed classroom and
being in physical contact with fellow
students could be overwhelming for
some. Therefore, socio-emotional
support should be provided to all
students.
Proper counseling for mental health
support is essential during such
uncertain times. It is also necessary for
parents and students to be on the same
page about their child’s mental health.
Students should feel protected in
school environments, especially after
adapting to drastic changes in their
lifestyle during the lockdowns. Many
students could develop fear and
anxiety depending on their
experiences, leading to poor academic
performance and delicate mental
health.
Restoring Routines and Group
Activities
Now that offline learning could be back
in the educational sector restoring the
old routines is very crucial for
enhancing their learning experiences.
Physical education should be given to
students like in the olden days.
Students need to stay active and have
fun outside the classroom. Activities
like games and sports are amusing and
give students a break from classrooms
and textbook studies.
Apart from physical activity, it is vital
to restore students’ verbal skills. In the
past two years, students have hardly
communicated verbally for studies. All
the assignments and projects were
typed and submitted in digital
classrooms.
Schools need to work on students’
reading and writing skills. Also, it
would be an additional benefit if group
activities were introduced to help
students socialize again.
Considering all the factors, students
and teachers should be given enough
time to adjust again to the traditional
means of teaching. It was already a
hassle to get used to the online
structure, so switching back will be
tricky.
Encouraging Blended Learning
Initially
Going to school every day and learning
like everyone did pre-pandemic is not
as easy as it sounds anymore. Every
person has their own speed of learning
and transitioning. Therefore,
introducing blended studies during the
initial stages could be helpful.
Blended learning, sometimes referred
to as hybrid learning, mixes online
instructional materials and chances for
online participation with traditional
classroom approaches as blended
courses bring more flexibility in terms
of class location, time, and speed.
COVID-19 Prevention and Control
Protocols
The most important thing for schools
and universities is to ensure they have
a COVID-19 strategic preparedness
plan. The pandemic is under control,
but it can surprise us once again. As
we’ve seen multiple variants of
COVID-19 spreading across the globe,
newer variants might likely spread
again.
If there are hundreds of students in one
building and one of them gets infected,
it could put the school or university in
a critical situation.
According to the World Health
Organization (WHO), infection
prevention and control (IPC) is a
scientific strategy and practical
solution for preventing infection-
related harm to patients and health care
personnel.
WHO discusses approaches that can
help limit exposure to the disease and
lower the likelihood of transmission
among pupils, students, instructors,
and non-teaching staff at school in the
context of schools and learning.
EndNote
Switching from traditional offline
learning to online learning was
inconvenient for everyone, including
students and teachers. Now that they
must transition from online to offline, it
will create a nuisance.
To make sure they get back to offline
learning and teaching, giving the
proper support is the need of the hour.
The strategies mentioned above will
smoothen the transition process, giving
them ample time to get back to
traditional back-to-school learning.

30. Enabling Successful University
Industry Collaboration and Engagement
The leading EdTech companies
of today are transforming how
education is perceived and
approached. They are introducing
numerous ways to connect teachers
and students while providing multiple
ways to enhance the teaching-learning
process. These companies always focus
on delivering the best while upholding
learning, interactivity, and cooperation.
A renowned name in the EdTech
industry that is making massive waves
with its dedication and concerted
efforts is TELANTO. It is an EdTech
SAAS startup that enables and hosts
university-industry collaborations. The
company was founded in 2015 by Dr.
Christian Acosta-Flamma and his
wife Yamila. The idea for TELANTO
emerged to address the gap between
academia and industry. By bringing
real-life business challenges into the
university classroom, Dr. Acosta-
Flamma saw the potential to
revolutionize talent recruitment and
innovation practices. TELANTO
developed its custom platform to
connect companies and students across
the world and enable them to
collaborate virtually. The company is
structured on two pillars: the network -
which brings together universities and
companies of all profiles from all
around the world, and the platform,
which hosts the collaborations.
Mission, Vision, and Core Values
TELANTO’s mission is to serve
learners around the world and improve
their educational and professional
opportunities by enabling them to
solve real-world business challenges.
The company is driven by the vision of
creating a worldwide connected
ecosystem of universities and
companies engaging in collaborations
for mutual benefit. It envisions a world
where talent and innovation flow
seamlessly between academia and
industry. The values on which
TELANTO was built are curiosity,
passion, and innovation. As a company
and a team, it practices agility, trust,
resourcefulness and provides excellent
service.
Assisting Teachers to Impart Quality
Education
TELANTO enables educators to
integrate experiential learning into
their curriculum. The company’s
platform and collaboration process
help professors to source best-fit
challenges for their course, as well as
oversee their students’ work. Solving
business challenges enables students to
apply the knowledge gained during
their course in a real-world context. By
working in teams, students develop
soft and transferable skills valuable in
their future workplace. Exposure to
and collaboration with business leaders
offer students access to role models
Our goal is to
foster industry
collaboration in
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experts in their field. Through
challenge-based collaboration, students
are also given the opportunity to
exercise their creativity and out-of-the-
box thinking in coming up with
innovative ideas that have the potential
to make a real impact on an
organization.
Enhancing Teaching Practices and
Collaboration
The TELANTO platform and
collaboration process have been
structured uniquely to ensure the best
possible collaboration experience for
all parties involved. Industry partners
have to formulate a Call for Solutions,
explaining their business challenge and
what they expect the students to
deliver. On the other hand, the
professor writes a Call for Challenges,
which is more than a course syllabus.
In this syllabus, they indicate what
types of tasks their students are
equipped to address. Both parties are
invited to a meeting before confirming
their collaboration. Then, students,
challenge sponsors, and professors join
a unique virtual collaboration space on
the TELANTO platform. Students have
access to all the information about the
challenge, as well as several helpful
project management features. The
professor can set milestones that
facilitate structuring and monitoring
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32. the collaboration. The challenge
sponsor can also view the students’
progress and engage with them via a
discussion board. Finally, the professor
and company representative give
students feedback on their solution and
performance at the end of the
collaboration.
Maintaining Strong Relations
TELANTO offers not only experiential
learning technology but also a
community. It develops and maintains
close relationships with clients who
benefit from expert guidance in
developing best-fit challenges for
student collaborations. The company’s
network spans the globe, enabling
collaborations among parties across
borders. TELANTO follows an end-to-
end process for university-industry
collaborations that encourages close
engagement between the company
representative and educators. The
collaboration is hosted on its custom-
built platform, reflecting this process.
At the end of the collaboration,
students receive feedback from their
professors, the company
representative, and a digital certificate
for use in professional pursuits.
The Leading Light
Dr. Christian Acosta-Flamma
founded TELANTO based on his own
industry experience. As an executive at
SAP, he saw the tremendous potential
for creating shared value among
students, companies, and universities
through challenge-based collaboration.
Over the past six years, he has
leveraged his knowledge and
experience at the intersection of
business and technology to build
TELANTO - as a company, as a
platform, and as a network. Dr. Acosta
Flamma has not only acted as the CEO
of TELANTO, but also built the
network of clients and delivered a
coaching service to industry clients.
Thanks to this personal oversight and
involvement in all areas of
TELANTO’s activity, Dr. Acosta-
Flamma stands behind the continuous
ideation and development of the
startup’s offering.
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place online. Students no longer have
to suffer the implications of not being
mobile - through TELANTO, they get
the opportunity to gain exposure to and
experience with business leaders and
challenges from all around the world.
TELANTO is continuously upgrading
its platform to improve user experience
and ease of navigating the technology,
as well as to increase student
engagement amidst technology fatigue.
The company is also developing online
content such as masterclasses to share
knowledge and create a sense of
community.
Prepared for the Future
TELANTO aims to be the worldwide
leader in experiential learning,
enabling learners all around the world
to collaborate on real-world business
challenges. To this end, the
management is gradually evolving the
company and the business model to
operate at greater scale, and host
Achieving Success Dynamically
Owing to its dedicated endeavours,
TELANTO has achieved many laurels.
In 2021, it has been recognized with
the EdTech Digest’s Cool Tool Award
for the Best Hiring or Internships
Solution. The EdTech Awards
recognize the most remarkable players
disrupting and creating value in the
educational technology space.
TELANTO has been featured in many
articles, and the management has been
invited to speak at events, including
the Mobile World Congress.
Upgrading Constantly with
Changing Times
The company’s management states that
during these challenging times of the
pandemic, the need for and value of
TELANTO as a platform that enables
experiential learning virtually, has
become more evident than ever before.
The entire collaboration process, from
connecting companies and universities,
increasingly larger volumes of
collaborations. TELANTO will also
serve clients more flexibly,
accommodating different types,
modalities, and lengths of university-
industry collaborations. It plans to
move towards more digitization and
automation of processes and
functionalities as a company and SaaS
provider. However, at the same time, it
wants to preserve and nurture the
human element behind the success of
what it does. TELANTO aspires to
embed university-industry
collaboration into as many universities
and companies as possible to truly
revolutionize experiential learning,
innovation, and talent recruitment. To
accomplish the same, it will
increasingly focus on community and
ecosystem building, bringing together
all players committed to improving
education.
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