Reimagined School: AltSchool

In 2013, Max Ventilla and his team established AltSchool, a network of tech-focused independent K-8 'micro-schools'. Born from Ventilla's dissatisfaction with existing education options for his daughter, AltSchool aims to better prepare students for the future. Leveraging his entrepreneurial background and Google+ experience, Ventilla assembled a team to provide personalized, high-quality education. He focused on three key areas: using technology to reduce traditional school operational costs, prioritizing customer service, and employing technology and data in classrooms for continuous improvement. After their first year, AltSchool reflected on lessons learned, growth strategies, and demonstrating success to investors. The case study explores how an education technology company can develop tools and alter structures to create a new education sector model.