Odyssey

Our Chief of Staff Lauren Bender sat down with executives from Best Western Hotels & Resorts and Coupa Software at Amazon Business' "Reshape" conference this week in Dallas to discuss how strategic vendor relationships are essential in powering our business. As we think through how we can meet the needs of all stakeholder groups on the Odyssey platform - including families, state agencies, and vendors - leaning into automation and technological innovations will be essential to meet the complexity and scale of the programs we administer. We are grateful for strategic partners like Amazon in helping to get families the products that they deserve quickly, efficiently, and with ease. #ecommerce #procurement #education #govtech #marketplace

We're thrilled to announce that Odyssey is partnering with the Nebraska State Treasurer’s Office and Opportunity Scholarship Nebraska (OSN) to bring the LB 1402 initiative to life! Together, we're streamlining Nebraska’s educational scholarship program, making it easier for families across the state to access high-quality education. At Odyssey, our mission has always been to empower families through technology. By collaborating with OSN and the Treasurer’s Office, we're ensuring that every step of this program—from application to enrollment—is as smooth and effective as possible. ?? Stay tuned for more details, including application dates and how we’ll be supporting parents and schools throughout this process. Together, we're making a lasting impact on education in Nebraska! ??

Check out our founder Joseph Connor chat all things School Choice and ESAs! Great insights here.

We love sharing good news! Listen in on highlights from Governor Kim Reynolds as she discusses the rapid implementation of the Iowa Students First ESA program in just 8 weeks, and how Odyssey powered the program to set new records for ESA applications and enrollments! ???? We are incredibly proud to work alongside Governor Reynolds and the State of Iowa to achieve such a milestone in the state and the broader school choice movement. This success underscores the power of partnerships and our cutting-edge technology. Together, we're revolutionizing education in Iowa and beyond and we’re excited for what’s next! #Innovation #EdTech #GovTech #Iowa #ESA #SchoolChoice Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gF_JMYKt

Excited to see our CEO & Founder, Joseph Connor, featured on the latest episode of Edtech Insiders! ?? Host Alex Sarlin and Joe dive deep into how Odyssey is transforming educational access and empowering families through technology and legal advocacy. Don't miss this insightful conversation! Check out the episode and let us know your thoughts! ???? #EdTech #EducationChoice #EmpoweringFamilies #Innovation #SchoolChoice

Odyssey is proud to partner with the State of Iowa in empowering record ESA enrollment! ?? Iowa received 35,417 applications before the June 30 deadline, and over 30,000 have already been approved! This milestone showcases the power of Odyssey's cutting-edge technology. Since launching the industry's first real-time identity verification system in Year 1, we've significantly exceeded the Iowa program's projections. Our innovative API verifies residency and income, enabling us to approve applications in seconds and eliminate the need for manual review by the State. Looking ahead to Year 3, the program will be universal, allowing all students to apply regardless of income or school enrollment. A huge shout out to our incredible team and the entire Odyssey community for making this possible. Together, we're revolutionizing education in Iowa and beyond. We’re excited for what’s next – there’s so much more to achieve! #Innovation #EdTech #GovTech #Iowa #ESA #SchoolChoice https://lnkd.in/gEGdHJZt

??? Insights from New York Tech Week! ??? Our CEO, Joseph Connor, recently joined a panel discussion on "The Politics of Innovation for Founders & Media," hosted by Bradley Tusk at P&T Knitwear, along with tech reporter Alexandra Sternlicht. This episode dives deep into the intricate political landscape that tech founders and reporters must navigate to drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions to citizens. Joe discusses our mission to empower families with choices in the education space, ensuring that every child has access to a high quality education. A big thank you to Bradley Tusk for hosting this podcast and for your continued investment in Odyssey. Your support is invaluable as we work towards transforming education for families everywhere. ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/g-THPtpH #EdTech #NYTechWeek #GovTech #Education #EdTech #Odyssey #SchoolChoice

Odyssey has been named as one of On Deck's Top Companies for 2024! ?? We're honored to be in a cohort of visionary companies pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Our team's relentless drive to innovate in government technology is reshaping the future of education in the country. Shout out to our amazing team and the entire Odyssey community for making this possible. We're excited to keep pushing forward this year and beyond - there's much work to be done! #OnDeckTopCompanies #EdTech #Innovation #Growth #OnDeck2024 https://lnkd.in/eZck-Amj

It's great to see someone like Jay-Z step into the school choice movement. ?? His recent advocacy for school vouchers in Pennsylvania highlights a critical discussion that affects the future of education in our country. At Odyssey, we have long championed school choice programs for their ability to empower parents to select the best educational options for their children. These programs provide families with the flexibility to choose from a variety of educational opportunities, including public, private, charter, home schooling, and supplemental education of state approved educational products, goods, and services. We're excited to see more people championing the cause. Kudos to Jay-Z and the Roc Nation team for their work - let's keep pushing to make choice a reality for more families nationwide! #Education #SchoolChoice #ESA #EdTech #GovTech https://lnkd.in/gjvE6D_H