Trickle down economics—how we prevent schools from spending their money usefully

I had a fascinating experience several years ago of attending a principals’ meeting in a medium-sized school district.  The district CFO had come to present [...]

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Instructional Operations: Moving Parts to Break Constraints

One of the most fun parts of my work has been watching school teams try to redesign the way they work in order to achieve [...]

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Why Asking Your School Tough Questions Scares the Crap Out of You

I’ve been privileged in my career to both be a teacher and to co-found a successful educational software company, Wireless Generation. During my decade of [...]

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Personal Story: Greg Gunn, Entrepreneur in Residence

I am an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at City Light Capital focused on the education sector. Two passions have driven my career—education and software development.  As a teenager [...]

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Impact of Japan on Carbon Markets

The tragedy in Japan has captured global attention, as the Japanese people valiantly deal with the loss of life, property damage, health concerns and the [...]

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Instructional Operations: Moving Parts to Break Constraints

One of the most fun parts of my work has been watching school teams try to redesign the way they work in order to achieve [...]

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City Light Capital: The Story of Our Name

At the end of the 20th Century, nothing represented the march toward modernization more than the iconic skyline of New York City.  As the 21st [...]

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Shotspotter: Tracking the sound of crime

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Shotspotter: Tracking the sound of crime

Via Shotspotter.com TRENTON, NJ — Homicide detectives talk about the first 48, the crucial two-day period immediately following a murder during which their investigation is [...]

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Personal Story: Bill Lyons, Venture Partner

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Personal Story: Bill Lyons, Venture Partner

I am a Venture Partner at City Light Capital focused on our energy and the environment investment sector.  I have known Josh Cohen since before [...]

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