Episode 44 | Frederico Bello on Solving Big Problems in Education

Summary

In this episode of The Business of Education, host Kyle Walgren interviews Frederico Bello, founder and CEO of Luca, an AI-powered educational platform. Frederico shares his journey from investment banking to the edtech space, discussing the challenges and opportunities he faced, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He elaborates on the innovative features of Luca, the importance of personalized learning, and the role of AI in content creation. The conversation also touches on the significance of networking and fundraising in the edtech industry, as well as Frederico's experience at the prestigious GSV Cup.

Takeaways

Frederico Bello is the founder and CEO of Luca, an AI-powered educational platform.
Luca offers personalized study paths and gamified content for K-12 students.
Frederico's background includes investment banking and tech startups before entering edtech.
COVID-19 accelerated the growth of online education and edtech startups.
Raising capital in the edtech space has become increasingly challenging post-Baiju's collapse.
The GSV Cup is a prestigious competition in the edtech space, and Luca ranked in the top three.
AI has significantly sped up content creation for educational platforms.
Networking is crucial for entrepreneurs, especially in fundraising and problem-solving.
Frederico emphasizes the importance of building something impactful in education.
The future of Luca includes expanding its curriculum and integrating more AI features.

Sound Bites

"We are present in Latin America."
"We built all of the content using Gen.ai."
"I want to go out and solve big problems."
"We ranked three in the final."
"AI gave us the speed."
"I had to build a shitload of content."

Chapters

00:19 Introduction to Frederico Bello and Luca

03:48 Frederico's Background and Journey into EdTech

06:50 The Impact of COVID-19 on Education and Business Models

10:59 Challenges in Raising Capital in EdTech

17:04 The GSV Cup Experience and Its Significance

21:24 Future Growth Plans for Luca and AI Integration

23:24 Leveraging Networks for Business Growth

About Frederico

Frederico Bello, founder and CEO of Luca, leads an AI-powered education platform dedicated to democratizing K-12 education globally. With a background in tech, business development, and operations at companies like Morgan Stanley, Uber, and ThePowerMBA, Frederico has expanded businesses internationally. Luca, recognized as a top finalist in the 2023 GSV Cup, offers personalized learning through gamified content and pre-recorded videos. His mission is to revolutionize education, starting with Latin America, by using AI to create accessible and impactful learning experiences for students worldwide.

Connect with Frederico

LinkedIn: @frederico-bello
Instagram: @fredericobello