Welcome to The Impact Venture Podcast, where we explore the intersection of innovation, investment, and impact.

In this episode, we sit down with Amit Patel, Managing Director at Owl Ventures, the world’s largest edtech-focused venture fund. Amit shares insights from the frontlines of education investment — from how venture capital evaluates early-stage startups to the metrics that matter most in scaling impact.

We discuss why education technology is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, yet still largely under-digitized. Amit also reflects on what makes founders stand out, the role of team dynamics and market understanding, and how lifelong learning will redefine both education and work in the years ahead.

Thanks for the support of Net Impact at UC Berkeley.