TechCrunch Disrupt: Audience Engagement with Oyerinde & Solomon
- Tade Oyerinde and Teddy Solomon know a few things about building communities that last.
- Oyerinde is the founder and chancellor of the online school Campus, while Solomon is the co-founder behind the college social app Fizz.
- the two spoke at TechCrunch Disrupt this year, breaking down the strategies that helped them scale their companies while retaining consumer interest.
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Scaling Communities and the Future of Upskilling: Insights from Campus and Fizz Founders
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Tade Oyerinde and Teddy Solomon know a few things about building communities that last.
Oyerinde is the founder and chancellor of the online school Campus, while Solomon is the co-founder behind the college social app Fizz.
the two spoke at TechCrunch Disrupt this year, breaking down the strategies that helped them scale their companies while retaining consumer interest.
Campus: Democratizing Access to Education
Campus offers associate degrees in areas like details technology and business administration. It also offers certificates in specialties like cosmetology and phlebotomy. There are more than 3,000 students enrolled in Campus, and it employs more than 100 professors on at least a part-time basis, Oyerinde says.
Oyerinde explained that Campus decided to launch à la carte courses because employers have been specifically requesting classes that can teach their employees individual skills, such as “vibe coding.”
He’s realized that a lot of people are looking to upskill and believes that in the future, everyone will have some sort of membership or subscription service that helps them develop new skills.
“Everyone in this room, not just two-year degree-seeking people, will be able to go to Campus and learn with us,” he told the audience. “Live, online classes, taught by amazing people.”
The Rise of Micro-Learning and Skill-Based Education
The shift towards à la carte courses highlights a broader trend in education: the increasing demand for micro-learning and skill-based education.Conventional degree programs are frequently enough lengthy and expensive,while individuals and employers are increasingly seeking targeted training that addresses specific skill gaps. This trend is driven by the rapid pace of technological change and the need for workers to continuously adapt to new demands.
Key benefits of Skill-Based Education:
- Faster Time to Competency: Focuses on acquiring specific skills quickly.
- Lower Cost: Often more affordable than traditional degree programs.
- Increased Relevance: Directly addresses the needs of employers.
- Greater Flexibility: Online and self-paced learning options are often available.