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Tuck Advisors on When to Sell, Scale, or Stay the Course in EdTech with Dr. Mike McKenna

16 Jun 2025

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Send us a textDr. Mike McKenna is the Senior Advisor at Tuck Advisors and also serves as the Chief Academic Officer for one of the largest school districts in Pennsylvania. With deep expertise in curriculum development, special education, and teaching and learning, Mike brings a proven track record of building inclusive, high-impact academic programs. In addition to his work in K-12 education, Mike has extensive experience in higher education and has also served as an advisory board member for multiple edtech startups and non-profits. At Tuck Advisors, Mike applies his diverse expertise to support education-focused M&A.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why 2025 may be a defining year for EdTech mergers and acquisitionsKey trends driving K-12 district purchasing decisions in today’s uncertain funding climateHow small AI companies can strategically position themselves for acquisitionWhat districts really need from AI tools—and why usability is everythingHow Tuck Advisors supports EdTech founders in mapping their growth and exit strategies✨ Episode Highlights:[00:01:11] Mike McKenna shares his background in education and M&A[00:03:37] K-12 districts face funding uncertainty and demand for innovation[00:06:12] Tuck Advisors focuses on long-term client relationships and timing[00:10:41] EdTech founders weigh bootstrapping vs. M&A for market access[00:12:33] AI usage in classrooms is rising but remains mostly surface-level[00:15:24] Integration and workflow impact are key for AI adoption in schools[00:17:17] Many AI startups are better suited for acquisition than solo growth[00:20:28] Access to student data is crucial for impactful AI solutions[00:22:41] School districts seek data convergence and AI-enhanced insights😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicSign upThis season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Cooley LLP. Cooley is the go-to law firm for education and edtech innovators, offering industry-informed counsel across the 'pre-K to gray' spectrum. With a multidisciplinary approach and a powerful edtech ecosystem, Cooley helps shape the future of education. Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com. As a tech-first company, Tuck Advisors has developed a suite of proprietary tools to serve its clients better. Tuck was the first firm in the world to launch a custom GPT around M&A. If you haven’t already, try our proprietary M&A Analyzer, which assesses fit between your company and a specific buyer. To explore this free tool and the rest of our technology, visit tuckadvisors.com.

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Tuck Advisors on When to Sell, Scale, or Stay the Course in EdTech with Dr. Mike McKenna

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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