Outcomes Tank ™ 

Skip the booth. Sit down one-on-one with the decision-makers who actually decide what works.

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October 14–15, 2026 | Columbia University, NYC

You’ve Built The Product. Now, PROVE IT WORKS.

EDTECH WEEK proudly presents Outcomes Tank™. Structured 1:1 meetings with educators and institutional buyers who decide what outcomes need to be delivered.

Skip the booth and the passive foot traffic. Walk away with direct feedback, real relationships, sharper go-to-market, and a path to clear evidence and outcomes.

Choose the 1-Day or 2-Day experience that fits your goals when you apply.

A Typical Expo Booth vs. Outcomes Tank ™

THE PROBLEM: A TYPICAL EXPO BOOTH

❌ Passive foot traffic — you wait, they wander by

❌ No guarantee you meet the right buyer

❌ Short, unstructured, one-off conversations

❌ Hard to turn into real pipeline

OUR SOLUTION: OUTCOMES TANK™

✔30-minute 1:1 meetings, scheduled into your day

✔Conversations with educators & institutional buyers prepared to provide guidance

✔Structured feedback on value, messaging, fit, implementation, and product quality

✔Real relationships that lead to champions, pilots, & efficacy studies

Outcomes Occur When Leaders Align

  • Curate Connections

    Sit down 1:1 with K-20 educators, administrators, and institutional buyers from New York’s EdTech community, scheduled in advance, no app required.

    Leaders need other leaders.

  • High Quality Validation

    Get 8 or 16 scheduled 30-minute 1:1 meetings to present your product directly to the decision-makers who evaluate product implementation and outcomes.

    Gather real evidence.

  • ACCESS PERKS

    Includes 1 entrepreneur registration (2 for the 2-Day Experience), curated product demos, and structured feedback

    It's that simple.

WHAT’s INCLUDED

  • 8 × 30-minute scheduled 1:1 meetings - 4 hours of live demo time for the 1-Day Experience

  • 16 × 30-minute scheduled 1:1 meetings - 8 hours of live demo time for the 2-Day Experience

  • 1 entrepreneur registration included, 2 for the 2-Day Experience

  • Invite-only Think Tank: Connecting Schools and Partners

  • Structured feedback report post-event that includes insights into efficacy measurement, product adoption, buyer needs, and renewal pathways

Investment:
$2,500 (1-Day) $5,000 (2-Days)

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FOR COMPANIES READY TO:

  • Validate a product with targeted feedback

  • Improve go-to-market and messaging

  • Renew contracts based on demonstrated outcomes

  • Create evidence of efficacy and case studies

Two Ways To Engage

Choose the level of support that fits where your company is right now.

Outcomes Tank™

  • Educator feedback

  • Product validation

  • Buyer conversations

  • EdTech Week exposure

Outcomes Tank™ + Membership

  • Pre-event preparation

  • GTM support

  • Ongoing founder resources

  • Continued connections after EdTech Week

OUTCOMES TANK™ FAQS

  • Outcomes Tank puts your company in structured 1:1 meetings with the K-20 educators, administrators, and institutional buyers who actually decide what gets evaluated and implemented. No booth, no passive foot traffic, just direct conversations. It’s the most efficient way to get real feedback and build the relationships that move relationships forward.

  • Outcomes Tank is open to EdTech companies looking for direct access to the educators and buyers who understand learning outcomes. Choose the 1-Day or 2-Day experience that fits your goals when you apply.

  • Applications for Outcomes Tank are due by September 20, 2026.

    We recommend applying as early as possible, since spots are limited by the structured, 1:1 format.

  • Your Outcomes Tank registration includes:

    • 8 × 30-minute scheduled 1:1 meetings with educators & institutional leaders (4 hours of conversations) for the 1-Day Experience

    • 16 × 30-minute scheduled 1:1 meetings (8 hours of conversations) for the 2-Day Experience

    • 1 entrepreneur registration included (2 for the 2-Day Experience)

    • Structured feedback report with sessions insights into product efficacy and buyer needs

    • Access to Invite-only Think Tank — Connecting Schools and Partners

  • Your 1:1 meetings are scheduled in advance and held in dedicated meeting spaces at Columbia University. You’ll receive your full meeting schedule ahead of the event so you can prepare for each conversation.

  • The 1-Day Experience is $2,500 and the 2-Day Experience is $5,000. If you’re interested in broader visibility and sponsorship opportunities at EDTECH WEEK, please get in touch with our team.

  • Every Outcomes Tank cohort includes a Featured Think Tank — a facilitated discussion where participating founders and educators dig deeper into trends, shared challenges, and opportunities in EdTech alongside district leaders, highered admins, and L&D leaders — an added chance to connect with peers across the cohort.

  • Yes. StartEd Membership can be added at any point — before, during, or after you apply for Outcomes Tank. Just let the StartEd team know and they’ll get you set up.

Apply For Outcomes Tank

Tell us about your company. Our team will follow up within 2–3 business days to confirm your spot and walk you through next steps.

Questions in the meantime? Email roxy.zinchuk@started.com