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Yellowdig has been named on TIME World's Top EdTech Rising Stars of 2024 list. See the list here.
The list is comprised of 15 education technology companies that are less than 10 years old and have seen the most significant growth over the past 3 years. Companies from around the world were considered for this list, so it is a great accomplishment to be selected among the top 15.
Yellowdig stands out on the list as it is the only company named as a “Rising Star” that is a community-building platform for education. The majority of companies are in the online course space like India-based company Scaler, who tops the list. What differentiates Yellowdig is its unique platform for learner engagement which leads to increased student success in partners no matter their modality - from online MOOCs to traditional in-person colleges and universities.
“Being included on this list by TIME is a testament to the power of human connection in education. In a time dominated by AI, learners and educators crave meaningful relationships, which foster the sense of belonging that is necessary for true deep learning to take place,” Shares Shaunak Roy, Founder and CEO of Yellowdig. “We are thrilled to be honored by TIME, and are grateful for all of our wonderful partners who have believed in our mission and product to help us get to where we are today.”
Yellowdig has proven results for their 180+ partners. They’ve demonstrated a 9% or more increase in student pass rate with their partner OES, increased student success as a result of participating in Yellowdig at Arizona State University, and a significant positive correlation between resulting grade and Yellowdig participation at Bryan University, to name a few outcomes.
This list is released by TIME in partnership with Statista. TIME is a globally renowned media brand that has been at the forefront of delivering groundbreaking journalism, compelling storytelling, and insightful analysis for nearly a century. With an unparalleled reach and unwavering commitment to excellence, TIME has earned the trust of audiences worldwide as a beacon of credible news and information. Through strategic partnerships and visionary initiatives, such as collaborating with Statista to highlight the World's Top EdTech Companies and the 100 Most Influential Companies, TIME continues to uphold its storied legacy of journalistic integrity.
With the rapid rise in student disengagement, isolation, and a lack of belonging in academic institutions, Yellowdig offers a transformative, technology-based solution to combat this trend. It is projected that by 2030, 80% of all student enrollment will be online or hybrid, which will substantially contribute to the need to solve problems of student isolation and disengagement.
Yellowdig, a mission-driven organization, helps build gamified online communities where every voice matters, fostering a sense of belonging and nurturing a more humanized approach to education through modern technology and AI. Our company isn't just about technology; it's about empowering individuals to connect authentically, collaborate meaningfully, and feel a genuine sense of belonging. We strive to amplify engagement by embracing the diverse perspectives that make learning a richer, more fulfilling journey for everyone involved.
We have impacted over 600,000 learners from 185 academic institutions and have proven to improve student persistence by 8-10%, particularly among the most at-risk populations. This improvement prevents your organization from losing a significant portion of your learners, allowing you to achieve your mission as an educational organization and ensuring those learners can achieve their dreams. Our goal is to work through partners like you to have these positive impacts on over 5 million learners in the next five years.