Ask HN: Startup ideas based around education
I'm looking to build a company around education and would love some ideas or thoughts from my fellow HN'ers.
I personally think that education is an equalizer and something that can help individuals get out of poverty. That's one of the main reasons why I wanted to get into the education industry. There are too many youths out there today that don't get the help they need.
Anyway, my main goal (sorry if it's extremely vague - I am trying to figure things out right now) is to build software that is geared towards education. Maybe a web application with a mobile component later on. I like Blackboard and I think it's a good way of how technology can help schools and universities out but I'm not sure how I would even penetrate that industry. I could also develop software that either assists teachers or actually teaches but I'd like to hear more opinions.
Cheers and thanks!