Q&A: How This Edtech CEO is Solving the Classroom Communication Dilemma

Campuswire, founded by Tade Oyerinde in 2016, addresses communication challenges in higher education by providing a digital platform that facilitates interaction between professors and students. Designed to resemble a combination of Slack and Zoom, Campuswire offers features like real-time chat rooms, live video sessions, and anonymized question options, allowing professors to efficiently manage large classes and student inquiries. The platform also enables educators to track attendance, grades, and participation through its edtech chat features. Despite rapid growth accelerated by the pandemic, the company faces challenges in scaling and maintaining data security. The edtech landscape is evolving, with technology becoming integral to education, pushing for tools that cater specifically to educational needs and focusing on professors as key customers. Oyerinde emphasizes the importance of creating tools that benefit professors, as they are more likely to promote the platform, while cautioning against simplifying student tasks excessively. As the industry grows, nimble startups that adapt to modern classroom demands are well-positioned for success.