Newton, MA - The Renaissance Network is proud to announce the successful hire of Ryan Vasquez, Chief Revenue Officer with their long-term partner and client itslearning. A high energy, motivational leader who has consistently demonstrated success in a sales environment large and small throughout his … [Read more...] about Featured Ed Tech Hire: Chief Revenue Officer, itslearning
4 Thoughtful Approaches to Closing Your Ideal Candidate
How successful are you at negotiating the close? The unemployment rate in the US at the end of July stood at 3.7% (NCSL - National Employment Monthly update), reaching levels that haven’t been replicated since 1969. In major metropolitan Tech hubs such as Boston and San Francisco, the July rates … [Read more...] about 4 Thoughtful Approaches to Closing Your Ideal Candidate
ISTE 2019 Wrap Up and Review
The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is Education’s annual tech-focused conference and expo. ISTE drew over 20,000 attendees from 81 different countries to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania this year. The four-day event is recognized globally as the most comprehensive educational … [Read more...] about ISTE 2019 Wrap Up and Review
Four critical roles have emerged to enable growth and customer centricity in an evolving Ed Tech market
As the Ed Tech industry continues to grow, leaders are redefining the makeup of their organizations. Several traditional roles are being phased out and replaced with titles that reflect new priorities and responsibilities. Over the last 12 months, The Renaissance Network team has noted the … [Read more...] about Four critical roles have emerged to enable growth and customer centricity in an evolving Ed Tech market
ASU GSV Summit 2019 Review
The Renaissance Network kicked off Q2 at ASU GSV Summit 2019 in San Diego. The summit once again hosted a wide range of innovations and inspirational guest speakers that push the educational possibilities inside and outside the classroom. Following the event, I sat down with our CEO Lisa … [Read more...] about ASU GSV Summit 2019 Review
Evaluating your Q1 for a successful year!
2019 is well underway, quarterly reviews are fast approaching, and early performance will be assessed against tracking towards end of year goals. As a business development leader, what should you be evaluating and is the team staying on track? How should primary challenges be addressed within the … [Read more...] about Evaluating your Q1 for a successful year!
Colin Homer Gillespie, COO joins The Renaissance Network
The Renaissance Network (TRN) proudly welcomes Colin Gillespie to our team as Chief Operating Officer. In partnership with CEO Lisa Sacchetti, he is tasked with setting and driving organization vision and long-term strategy to support the mission of building world-class teams for innovative … [Read more...] about Colin Homer Gillespie, COO joins The Renaissance Network
Ed Tech market growth means greater pressure on commercial talent pipelines
When news broke in January that investment in Ed Tech had reached $9.53 billion in 2017, the likes of Forbes started to see more predictions on Ed Tech’s future and potential growth, drawing attention from major investors to the developments within the industry. Despite potential challenges, many … [Read more...] about Ed Tech market growth means greater pressure on commercial talent pipelines
Building an Ed Tech Sales Team: Has the bias towards education experience affected the influx of new sales talent?
Last year We asked whether previous education experience should be an important factor when hiring a sales executive. We concluded that a candidate’s experience within education should be viewed as a “nice-to-have” rather than the primary reason for a hire. However, TRN’s recent Ed Tech sales … [Read more...] about Building an Ed Tech Sales Team: Has the bias towards education experience affected the influx of new sales talent?
The benefits of outsourcing hiring when entering into the US talent market
The business landscape in today’s economy is making the world more connected than ever before. The Education Technology (EdTech) market is no exception and has been experiencing rapid global growth in recent years. Clients now need creative, adaptable and decisive talent to lead fast-changing and … [Read more...] about The benefits of outsourcing hiring when entering into the US talent market