Adam Black

Passionate about helping edtechs grow, improving outcomes, digital innovation, learning science, and insights from data

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

If you want to sharpen your ability to drive results, work for yourself for a while. Expectations are what you promise. Results are what you deliver. Value is what you create. Go on, take the plunge. #edtech #startup #founders #enablinginsights

https://t.co/WuP3UDjmr3

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Let’s talk about the dreaded “eff” word. Investing in #efficacy can sound like an indulgence for a lean edtech #startup. But, if you want to shout about your product, invest early and bake it in. Here’s how.

https://t.co/uBiaW63Zjy

#DataDriven #strategies #enablinginsights

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Insights Interview: what are the best & worst early-stage decisions for an #edtech #startup? How can #efficacy provide a competitive North Star? Read my interview with @paulgollash of @Voxy & 7 lessons for edtech entrepreneurs. #strategy #enablinginsights

https://t.co/ZuN5NzgWik

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Honestly, it’s my best advice. If you want to build breakthrough edtech, don’t ask your customer what they want.

#edtech #startups #strategy #enablinginsights

https://t.co/GbqZ55IZka

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Building ambitious #edtech that really helps #instructors and #learners ain’t for the faint hearted. You need relentless curiosity and persistence. Here’s a tip for how a pair of Nikes helped me!

#startups #nike #neverquit #enablinginsights

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[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

What are the secrets to designing successful #edtech for consumers? Can these help companies building edtech for #education institutions? 9 lessons from interviewing Kirsten Campbell-Howes @bookbusbird @Busuu.

https://t.co/6aD16fhdum

#strategy #startups #enablinginsights

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

I love working in #edtech. I believe #education changes lives. That inspires me to tackle new sectors and push on through to that privileged place—when millions of #learners use your service and you’re helping each to be a bit more successful. #startups
https://t.co/mHlcSyfMQs

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Many companies identify the right strategic goals, but struggle to execute. Why? Here’s my checklist. None of these should be surprising and that may be precisely why they’re so often overlooked.

#strategy #Entrepreneurship #edtech #enablinginsights

https://t.co/2F2gqPRRSt

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

As an #edtech #startup, your early decisions will determine your future. I’ve found 5 simple strategies differentiate companies that enjoy early traction from those that go on to succeed at scale.


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#datadriven #entrepreneurs #ucd #enablinginsights

[Gutenberg Technology @GutenbergTech]

In case you missed it, we want to express once again our excitement about the addition of Adam Black @adamrsblack to the GT advisory board! We are looking forward to the continued insight he will bring to our growth strategy. https://t.co/nDkyOy9JPf

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Is your #education content unbound? Many #publishers, #edtech companies, and institutions find their content “locked up” in formats that thwart innovation. Thrilled to join the Advisory Board of an innovative company that’s solving this at scale @GutenbergTech #enablinginsights

[Gutenberg Technology @GutenbergTech]

Very excited to welcome Dr. Adam Black @adamrsblack to GT's advisory board. Dr. Black, founder of enablinginsights and a former Macmillan Learning executive, brings a wealth of expertise in global edtech strategy and will surely be an asset to our team. https://t.co/uVxZ2awjgS

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Let’s make 2021 a year when more #edtech is designed for #equity and engineered to drive better #outcomes. I'm delighted to join the @gatesfoundation as a Strategic Advisor to tackle the pressing needs of #students struggling in #highereducation.

https://t.co/fvDk8lf4dX

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

#COVID-19 has accelerated innovation delivering #highered #Online. It’s also exposed challenges for engaging and retaining diverse #Students. See my interview with Prof. Liz Thomas and recommendations for innovative #edtech companies. #enablinginsights

https://t.co/BfeEnMkWCP

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Insights into the future of digital credentialing #enablinginsights

[Credly @credly]

ICYMI: Check out @adamrsblack's interview with our Chief Experience Officer, @jronius, on the acceleration and future of #digitalcredentialing here: https://t.co/TYi5pCO5bq

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Full of sharp, actionable insights for #edtech #leaders. Thanks Jarin Schmidt of @credly for such a great interview on the forces driving the acceleration of #digitalcredentials in #highered and #corporatelearning.

#enablinginsights

[Credly @credly]

Check out @adamrsblack's interview with our Chief Experience Officer, @jronius, on the acceleration and future of #digitalcredentialing here: https://t.co/nbqXv8mY6E

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Why is COVID-19 is accelerating digital credentialing? As an #edtech leader, are you tracking this for your strategy? See my interview with micro-credentialing pioneer Jarin Schmidt of @credly.

#highered #onlinelearning #employabiltiy #enablinginsights

https://t.co/CLi3MrhcwD

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Great company and team to work with. #enablinginsights

[Perlego @perlegobooks]

From leading a data team to building up our brand and designing world-class app experiences - are you up to the challenge? 💪https://t.co/kZWghVLRhy

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

Here’s a 10-minute video on how to design more actionable edtech #dashboards for #educators. Thanks to 400 #teachers who attended @study_cat's webinar and your enthusiasm for better insights into your students!

#edtech #DataAnalytics #enablinginsights

https://t.co/rRmRSnN3gn

[Adam Black @adamrsblack]

As an #edtech #leader, where are you strong and weak using #data and #evidence for decision making? Read my interview for how to close these gaps.

#learningdesign #learningengineering #learninganalytics #enablinginsights


https://t.co/AW6Xs6HspX

[Perlego @perlegobooks]

Brilliant to announce that our partnership with @Elsevier Science & Technology is now live - another crucial step towards bringing the best academic content to students and professors on Perlego.