In? or Out?
Technology is often seen as the magic bullet that will somehow solve all the world's educational woes. And while it may not be that magic bullet, it will certainly play a role in improving learning outcomes and it certainly has a role in early childhood education depending on how it is incorporated (Haugland, 2000).
In this Educational Venture Analysis, I have outlined a new venture called appisodes which companies are hoping will be a part of the solution for early childhood education. It is now time to do a pitch critique on the market of appisodes and make a final recommendation on whether appisodes are a good or bad investment.
CEO and Team
The two major appisode companies that I featured in this analysis, namely Disney and Kidaptive, both have extremely credible management teams. Disney is among the largest media companies in the world and certainly the most influential in the children's media market, and Kidaptive's management team has experience in both 3D animation and academic prestige behind it.
Venture Concept
The appisode concept overall is very original and feasible. The idea is compelling because it takes the best of the traditional modes of children's cartoons, video games, and tablet computing, and combines them together to create something of original value. Since the appisode market is in the rapid adoption phase, but not yet at market adoption, therefore the concept as a venture is still valid.
Marketability
The market size is enormous given the numbers of parents and children who would purchase and benefit from appisodes. The two major appisode companies that I analyzed, Disney and Kidaptive are poised to capitalize the most on their products due to their size and innovation. Disney can leverage their cross-promotional opportunities along with their sheer size to dominate this market. Meanwhile, Kidaptive can leverage their superior technology backed by Stanford research and development to innovate and stay ahead of the competition.
Venture Plan
The appisode market in general is in the rapid adoption phase and poised for incredible growth over the next few years before market saturation sets in. For Disney, the path to success is clear, appisodes represent just one way for Disney to leverage their entire suite of products and services to maximize shareholder value. For Kidaptive, the most logical path to success would be a buy out by one of the major entertainment or media companies which seek to broaden their products and services in the early childhood learning market. As an investment overall in the appisode market, the risk is moderate since the market is in the rapid adoption phase at the moment.
Conclusion
My final expert Educational Venture Analyst recommendation is a definite yes for an investment into Kidaptive as an appisode company or the Disney Junior Appisode division. As a market overall, the appisode market is past the infancy stage and has reached the rapid adoption phase, therefore the risk is no longer as significant as it was in the past but the risk still remains moderate.
In this Educational Venture Analysis, I have outlined a new venture called appisodes which companies are hoping will be a part of the solution for early childhood education. It is now time to do a pitch critique on the market of appisodes and make a final recommendation on whether appisodes are a good or bad investment.
CEO and Team
The two major appisode companies that I featured in this analysis, namely Disney and Kidaptive, both have extremely credible management teams. Disney is among the largest media companies in the world and certainly the most influential in the children's media market, and Kidaptive's management team has experience in both 3D animation and academic prestige behind it.
Venture Concept
The appisode concept overall is very original and feasible. The idea is compelling because it takes the best of the traditional modes of children's cartoons, video games, and tablet computing, and combines them together to create something of original value. Since the appisode market is in the rapid adoption phase, but not yet at market adoption, therefore the concept as a venture is still valid.
Marketability
The market size is enormous given the numbers of parents and children who would purchase and benefit from appisodes. The two major appisode companies that I analyzed, Disney and Kidaptive are poised to capitalize the most on their products due to their size and innovation. Disney can leverage their cross-promotional opportunities along with their sheer size to dominate this market. Meanwhile, Kidaptive can leverage their superior technology backed by Stanford research and development to innovate and stay ahead of the competition.
Venture Plan
The appisode market in general is in the rapid adoption phase and poised for incredible growth over the next few years before market saturation sets in. For Disney, the path to success is clear, appisodes represent just one way for Disney to leverage their entire suite of products and services to maximize shareholder value. For Kidaptive, the most logical path to success would be a buy out by one of the major entertainment or media companies which seek to broaden their products and services in the early childhood learning market. As an investment overall in the appisode market, the risk is moderate since the market is in the rapid adoption phase at the moment.
Conclusion
My final expert Educational Venture Analyst recommendation is a definite yes for an investment into Kidaptive as an appisode company or the Disney Junior Appisode division. As a market overall, the appisode market is past the infancy stage and has reached the rapid adoption phase, therefore the risk is no longer as significant as it was in the past but the risk still remains moderate.