Guiding Edtech Entrepreneurs Through Big Decisions with Mark Miller of Good Harbor Partners

Send us a text Mark Miller is the founder and Managing Director of Good Harbor Partners (GHP), a boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in the education technology and publishing sectors. With over 20 years of experience as an edtech entrepreneur and advisor, Miller has a proven track record in guiding Pre-K-12, Higher Education, and Workforce clients through strategic growth, fundraising, and successful exits. A co-founder of LearnLaunch and a dedicated member of Cornell’s Entrepreneurship Advisory Board, Miller is widely respected for his contributions to the edtech ecosystem and frequently shares his insights as a speaker at industry events. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:How to decide when to stay and grow or pursue an acquisition.The importance of a clear capital strategy in today’s funding landscape.Key factors edtech entrepreneurs should consider at major inflection points.How AI developments are influencing the edtech M&A landscape.Challenges in securing sustainable funding for K-12 and higher ed amid economic uncertainties. ✨ Episode Highlights [00:03:13] From Cornell to edtech, winning a business plan competition to building companies [00:10:18] Creating "Take Note" as an early publishing venture at Cornell [00:19:51] Transition to M&A, guiding entrepreneurs on growth and exit decisions [00:26:19] Profitability and sustainability as essentials in today’s edtech [00:32:17] Common pitfalls in capital strategy and valuation for startups [00:47:27] AI and M&A, how big edtech views acquisitions in the AI market [01:03:10] Key resources from top thinkers in edtech policy and strategy 😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! Follow our Podcast on:Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicSign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn! 🎉 Presenting Sponsor: This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for Education Entrepreneurs.  Founded by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work just as hard as you do.