AI in Education: How EdLoop Is Changing Student Feedback - Ep. 204 w/ Chris Waston

What Up Doe?! What happens when a Detroit educator with no formal coding background decides to build his own tech company? This week, we're tapping in with Chris Waston, founder of EdLoop, an AI-powered education platform helping teachers, students, and families stay connected through faster, more meaningful feedback. Born and raised on Detroit's east side, Chris went from teaching in the classroom to developing technology that's making its way into schools and educational programs. We talk about how a five-minute parent-teacher conference sparked his business idea, how he used AI to teach himself software development, and how relationships from his education career helped him land his first customers. Chris also breaks down building a startup team, securing support from Detroit's tech ecosystem, handling rejection, and keeping the focus on solving real problems while growing a business. Whether you're an aspiring tech founder, educator, parent, or entrepreneur trying to turn an idea into something bigger, this conversation is packed with lessons you can put to work. Tap in!

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