Jan Lynn-Matern

This article, co-authored or featured, outlines 41 specific startup ideas within three categories (Learning, Navigating Careers, and Work) that Emerge believes will define the future, based on analysis of over 22,000 funding rounds in the future of work and learning.

An article discussing the opportunity for a European version of Guild Education, focusing on brokering relationships between employers and universities.

A guide for founders on scaling companies by partnering with universities, including specific ideas on what to build and advice on differentiators, business models, and go-to-market strategies.

The second part of a series on mass collaboration between employers and universities, focusing on what it takes to build a unicorn in this space.

The first part of a series on technology startups powering employer-university collaboration, addressing the global skills gap.

An analysis of how COVID-19 impacted education investments, highlighting accelerated innovation cycles for educational institutions and an increase in future skills demand.

Jan Lynn-Matern argues that significant disruption to the present education system is not only inevitable but highly desirable, in response to the need for new universities globally.

This manifesto outlines Emerge's investment thesis and focus on the future of work and learning, particularly how AI is reshaping these areas. It details Emerge's three-pronged value proposition for pre-seed founders: significant early checks, matching with world-class operators, and support during future fundraises.