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Why Empower Clinics?
A leading owner/operator of physician staffed health and pain management clinics.
Patient database of over 165,000 patients
Platform generating $4MM USD in revenue annually (2019)
Q3 2019 preliminary unaudited revenue saw a year over year growth of approximately 138%
Proprietary technology platforms including Electronic Health Records portal and e-Commerce for CBD product distribution
Launching CBD extraction facility
First extraction system capacity = 6,000 Kg per year.
CBD based products are poised to be a $20B global industry by 2022
Medical cannabis is poised to be a $100B global industry by 2025
The Team
The Products
Commenced selling its proprietary line of CBD-based products called SOLLIEVO
Empower’s patient base and customers are
expected to benefit from access to high margin derivative products,
including CBD lotion, tinctures, spectrum oils, capsules, lozenges,
patches, e-drinks, topical lotions, gel caps, hemp extract drops and pet
elixir hemp extract drops.
Patients and customers will be able to access Empower’s home delivery and e-commerce platform.
CBD Extraction
Opening first CBD Extraction facility in Portland, OR.
5,000 sq. ft. leased building with first extraction system capable
of producing 20kg per day of 99% spectrum oil, isolate or distillate
Current wholesale pricing is $6,500 USD per kg with annual capacity of 6,000kg an estimated $39MM USD revenue.
Facility can scale to four extraction systems for up to 24,000kg of product and over $150MM USD revenue
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Digital Health Market Value to Reach USD 511 Billion by 2026
Demand for digital health is rising on account of the increasing need to improving workflow efficiency across hospitals and other healthcare organizations
In addition to this, there is mounting pressure from governments to reduce healthcare costs, while at the same time focus on improving quality of patient care
The global digital health market value is expected to reach around USD 511 billion by 2026.
The global digital health market is expected to rise exponentially in
the coming years. The already multi-billion industry is likely to grow
at an accelerated pace, as healthcare sector welcomes digitization.
Factors such as the advent of mobile health, wireless solutions, and
telehealth will foster growth opportunities for the digital health
market.
Rising Adoption of mHealth Technologies to Boost Growth
In the coming years, the digital health market is expected to gain
pace in response to the rising adoption of mHealth technologies. These
are advanced technologies that also help in the self-management of
diabetes and other chronic ailments. Taking cue from this, several
companies are launching innovative technologies to help in the same. For
instance, Glooko was launched specifically to help in the management of
diabetes. Similar apps are now increasingly available across
smartphones, making it easier for the healthcare professionals and
patients alike to keep abreast of the most recent patient information.
Development of these technologies is lauded as they are significantly
helping in disease diagnosis and monitoring. These are a few of the
chief digital health market trends that are likely to enable growth in
the coming years. Bolstering this will be the rising penetration of
smartphones, smart devices, and better internet connectivity around the
world.
Demand for Improving Workflow Efficiency to Boost Uptake in Healthcare Organizations
The demand for digital health is rising on account of the increasing
need to improving workflow efficiency across hospitals and other
healthcare organizations. In addition to this, there is mounting
pressure from governments to reduce healthcare costs, while at the same
time focus on improving quality of patient care. Recent advancements in
the technology showcased the inclusion of mobile, big data, cloud, and
interoperability. Following these developments, a surge in the demand
for EHR is observed, subsequently boosting growth prospects for the
digital health market. In addition to this, an increasing number of
companies are investing in developing innovations in EHR. For instance,
Allscripts launched a mobile first and cloud based EHR, dubbed as
Avenel, in 2018. The system uses machine learning to bring down time
taken for clinical documentation. It works more like an application.
Such developments are expected to bode well for the overall market.
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While it is an accepted fact that fundamental events shape the
financial markets, many analysts use technical indicators as a way to
mathematically quantify market sentiment. One of the simplest and most
widely used technical indicators used to determine a current trend for a
stock or commodity are moving averages.
The use of a simple 200-day moving average is used to determine on a
long-term basis whether a financial market is currently in a bullish or
bearish trend. The use of a 50-day moving average is commonly accepted
as determining the short-term trend. In both cases if current pricing is
above the moving average than the trend is bullish.
Another widely accepted technical study is based upon the
mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci’s golden ratio is Fibonacci retracement
theory.
According to Investopedia, “A Fibonacci retracement is a term used in
technical analysis that refers to areas of support or resistance.
Fibonacci retracement levels use horizontal lines to indicate where
possible support and resistance levels are. Each level is associated
with a percentage. The percentage is how much of a prior move the price
has retraced. The Fibonacci retracement levels are 23.6%, 38.2%, 61.8%
and 78.6%. While not officially a Fibonacci ratio, 50% is also used.â€
In this article we will use two Fibonacci retracement studies. The
first study will be a long-term study; however, this study will utilize
much less data then chart number two. The study will begin at the end of
2015 when gold hit a bottom of $1045 per ounce, and concludes at this
year’s current high of $1565 per ounce. The second study will be derived
from another long-term Fibonacci retracement study which begins in
2008, and concludes in the middle of 2011 when gold reached its record
high price against the U.S. dollar.
Of particular interest in the first study are the Fibonacci
retracement areas found at the .23%, and .382% retracement levels.
Currently gold futures are trading at $1457.40, which is a net decline
of $5.50 on the day. This continues the current bearish trend which has
been predominant since gold hit its highest value this year in August.
When you look at the .38% retracement level on this chart you can see
that it precisely defines a level of resistance at approximately $1370.
This was the defined and unbreakable resistance level which began in
2016, the first occurrence of hitting this price point and then trading
lower. This resistance was unbreakable throughout 2017 and 2018. In
fact, it was not until June of this year that gold was able to breach
that price point and trade to its highest value since bottoming out at
the end of 2015.
The other level of particular interest is the .23% Fibonacci
retracement level which occurs at $1446 per ounce. Currently gold
pricing is approximately $11 above that price point. While this study
alone will not confirm a potential bottom or support at $1446, it can
when combined with other technical indicators, be highly effective in
providing price targets for support and resistance.
The second study uses an extremely large data set from 2008 to the
middle of 2011 defining the rally which took gold to its all-time record
high. Of particular interest is the .38% Fibonacci retracement level
which occurs at $1451 per ounce. This defines the lowest price point
gold has traded to this month. It also occurs within dollars of the .23%
Fibonacci retracement level we looked at on chart 1. When you have two
different time sequences which have key Fibonacci retracement levels
occur at the same price point, we label this a Fibonacci harmonic.
While one should never use these technical indicators alone, they are
excellent tools to define price points to look at when a market is in a
corrective stage, which is the current scenario in gold pricing
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Announced the closing by its subsidiary, ZeU Crypto Networks Inc., of a non-brokered private placement offering of 12% capitalized interests unsecured convertible debentures for an aggregate principal amount of CAD $7,824,000
Subscribed in consideration of digital assets, consisting 24,000,000 Kamari, each a “KAM“, at a deemed value of CAD $0.326 each.
Valletta, Malta – November 13, 2019 – St-Georges Eco-Mining Corp. (CNSX:SX.CN)(OTC:SXOOF) (FSE:85G1) is pleased to announce the closing by its subsidiary, ZeU Crypto Networks Inc., of a non-brokered private placement offering of 12% capitalized interests unsecured convertible debentures for an aggregate principal amount of CAD $7,824,000 subscribed in consideration of digital assets, consisting 24,000,000 Kamari, each a “KAM“, at a deemed value of CAD $0.326 each.
ZeU has also executed a joint venture agreement with Kamari Limited (“Kamari“) of Malta for the joint development and deployment of lotteries and gaming offerings in Africa (the “JV Co.“).
Under the terms of the JV, both parties agreed to invest up to Euro
50,000, ZeU agreed, among other things, to grant JV Co. a non-exclusive
licence to its technologies in exchange for a 30% interest in JV Co.,
and Kamari agreed to provide JV Co. with support in accessing online
lottery markets exchange for a 70% interest in JV Co. For more
information on Kamari visit www.kamari.io
The Debenture issued pursuant to the Offering will have a maturity date of May 12, 2022 (the “Maturity Date“), and be convertible into common shares of ZeU (each a “ZeU Share“) at a price (the “Conversion Price“) equal to the greater of: (i) $1.50, and (ii) if the date of any conversion occurs after ZeU completed a transaction (a “Liquidity Event“) pursuant
to which it will become a “reporting issuer” under applicable Canadian
securities laws and the ZeU Shares would be listed and posted for
trading on a recognized exchange, the 10-day volume-weighted average trading price of the ZeU Shares, immediately prior to the applicable conversion date.
Upon the occurrence of a Liquidity
Event, ZeU will be entitled to require the holders of the Convertible
Debentures to convert up to 50% of the principal amount outstanding,
together with any accrued and unpaid interest owing thereon, into ZeU
Shares at the Conversion Price.
ZeU will be entitled to redeem the
Debentures at any time, including on the Maturity Date, in cash, in
digital assets for the pro rata nominal amount of digital assets
subscribed or in ZeU shares at the Conversion Price.
The KAM forming the Consideration
are subject to the following voluntary transfer restrictions: (i) in any
one-month period, transfer, directly or indirectly, is limited to
1/30th of the total number of KAM forming the Consideration; and (ii) in
any given day, any sale on an exchange is limited to 5% of the total
volume of KAM traded, without the prior written consent of Kamari.
The securities issued in connection with the Offering are
subject to the applicable statutory hold period ending March 12, 2020.
Closing of the Offering is subject to receipt of applicable regulatory
approvals, including the approval of the CSE.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“Frank Dumas”
FRANK DUMAS
DIRECTOR & COO, ST-GEORGES ECO-MINING
PRESIDENT & CEO, ZEU CRYPTO NETWORKS.
The Canadian
Securities Exchange (CSE) has not reviewed and does not accept
responsibility for the adequacy or the accuracy of the contents of this
release.
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The CBD Industry Flourishes After Overcoming Certain Legal Barriers
Total sales for the U.S. hemp industry totaled USD 820 Million in 2017
The research also suggests that the industry is expected to grow to USD 1.9 Billion by 2022 and at a CAGR of 14.4% during the 5-year period.
NEW YORK, Nov. 13, 2019 – Humans have been using hemp for centuries prior to its disappearance from the public eye. Decades ago, hemp was predominantly being used to manufacture textiles, paper, construction materials, and fuel. However, now, hemp is most commonly known for being a derivative of the cannabis plant, which has caused it to be classified as a drug under international regulations.
Furthermore, most people associate cannabis with its marijuana
derivative, which imparts cerebral-altering effects on its users.
However, hemp and marijuana are two completely different plants in terms
of their biological makeup. Hemp contains much more CBD, or
cannabidiol, while marijuana contains a significant amount of THC, or
tetrahydrocannabinol. In fact, CBD and THC are just two of at least 113
cannabinoids identified in the cannabis plant. However, THC is one of
the only three cannabinoids scheduled by the UN Convention on
Psychotropic Substances. Originally, the UN listed THC as a Schedule 1
substance in 1971 but reclassified it to Schedule 2 in 1991 after a
recommendation by the World Health Organization (WHO).
However, under the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, THC is
classified as both a Schedule 1 and Schedule 4 drug. And while the
debate over legalizing THC is often a tense topic for most countries,
CBD legalization appears to be a more popular direction of discourse. In
recent times, CBD has become widely popular because of the therapeutic
benefits it offers without causing psychoactive effects on the consumer.
Notably, researchers highlighted that CBD can be used to treat minor
conditions such as headaches or even severe symptoms associated with
cancer. Nevertheless, international health agencies have all agreed that
more research is required in order to move forward with approving CBD
as a medicinal treatment.
But regardless, a number of countries such as Canada and
the U.S. already moved to completely legalize the use of CBD. And
according to data compiled by Hemp Business Journal, a division of New
Frontier Data, the total sales for the U.S. hemp industry totaled USD 820 Million in 2017. The research also suggests that the industry is expected to grow to USD 1.9 Billion by 2022 and at a CAGR of 14.4% during the 5-year period.
In 2017, the U.S. hemp market was primarily driven by hemp-derived
CBD products. At the time, hemp-derived CBD products accounted for 23%
of the total market share, delivering USD 190 Million in
sales. Personal care products accounted for 22% of the market share,
narrowly lagging behind hemp-derived CBD products. However, by 2022,
Hemp Business Journal expects the hemp-derived CBD market to takeoff.
The hemp-derived CBD sector is forecast to deliver USD 646 Million
in sales. Furthermore, the research suggests that the personal care
products segment is expected to witness its market share diminishes as
industrial applications fill the gap. And as legal barriers are removed
and consumer education continues to spread, the hemp industry is
positioned to witness exponential growth.
Furthermore, many researchers are actively pushing legislators and
lawmakers to reconsider the scheduling of cannabis because of rich
therapeutic benefits. For instance, researchers from the University of Minnesota’s
(U of M) College of Biological Sciences and College of Food,
Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences are one of a handful of
groups that are federally authorized to study cannabis. The researchers
have argued they have “indisputable evidence” that hemp and marijuana
should be separated, according to Mercola. “It’s a plant of major
economic importance that is very poorly understood scientifically… With
this study, we have indisputable evidence for a genetic basis of
differences among cannabis varieties, further challenging the position
that all cannabis should be regulated as a drug,” said George Weiblen,
a professor with a joint appointment in the U of M’s College of
Biological Sciences and College of Food, Agricultural and Natural
Resource Sciences.
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Canada’s Largest Bank Mulls Crypto Exchange After Bitcoin Ban
A Canadian bank, which banned its clients from buying Bitcoin (BTC), could now become the first in the country to launch a cryptocurrency exchange.Â
As innovation economy news outlet The Logic reported on Nov. 11, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is now rumored to be considering the plans.
A Canadian bank, which banned its clients from buying Bitcoin (BTC), could now become the first in the country to launch a cryptocurrency exchange.
As innovation economy news outlet The Logic reported on Nov. 11, the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) is now rumored to be considering the plans.
RBC reportedly planning multifunctional exchange
RBC is the largest bank in Canada by market capitalization, with $661 billion CAD ($499 billion) in assets under management.
According to The Logic, the bank is entertaining the possibility for
the exchange to function both for investments and allowing clients to
make purchases online and in brick-and-mortar stores.
The news follows a previous report that Canada’s central bank wanted to use digital currency in order to better track consumer spending habits.
“The trading platform would facilitate buying and selling of individual digital coins, including Bitcoin and Ether (ETH), as well as the transfer of funds combining different types of cryptocurrencies,†the publication summarized.
Bitcoin purchases “not allowedâ€
While little detailed information is currently available, the move
would run conspicuously in contrast to RBC’s current modus operandi on
cryptocurrencies. Last year, the bank abruptly banned clients purchasing
Bitcoin or altcoins with credit and debit cards.
“Effective immediately, RBC will no longer be allowing the use of RBC
credit cards for transactions involving cryptocurrency. We regret any
inconvenience this may cause,†a notice stated at the time.
Nonetheless, attention has since focused on how authorities will handle the fallout from QuadrigaCX,
a local cryptocurrency exchange that imploded in late 2018. While
recovery of lost funds is ongoing, users lost a total of around $190
million in deposits.
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Graphene is the lightest, strongest and most electrically conductive substance on Earth
It has many uses in building materials, military equipment and smart technology
The Graphene+ 2019 conference at Swinburne will discuss
cost-effective and sustainable solutions to industry problems using
graphene
Professor Bronwyn Fox will chair a session on the impact of smart factories on jobs and graphene supply chains at the Graphene+ conference held at Swinburne.
Graphene is one of the most innovative materials to be developed and utilised this century.
Researchers at Swinburne have been heavily involved in its
development, innovation and commercialisation. Later this month, the
university will once again host the annual Graphene+ conference,
bringing together industry leaders and academics to discuss the role
graphene will play in the future of manufacturing and infrastructure.
What is graphene?
Graphene is both the lightest and strongest material known to man.
It is a single layer of carbon atoms arranged in a honeycomb-like
structure and is the most electrically conductive substance on Earth.
It was discovered in 2004 by an unusual technique. Researchers from
the University of Manchester in the UK used sticky tape to peel flakes
from a lump of graphite, separating the layers until they were just one
atom thick.
Graphene has proven highly versatile and has been used for building
materials, military equipment, solar cells and smart devices.
Swinburne’s graphene ‘hub’
As part of the Graphene Supply Chain Cooperative Research Centre Projects
(CRC-P), Swinburne is working with industry partner Imagine Intelligent
Materials to develop graphene to meet strict quality assurances and to
be used in large-scale manufacturing. It is also working to establish
industry partnerships.
The material is also a key focus of the Next Generation Materials
program, led by Professor Baohua Jia at Swinburne’s Manufacturing Future
Research Institute (MFRI).
Director of the Manufacturing Future Research Institute, Professor
Bronwyn Fox, says Swinburne researchers are working to establish
standard knowledge and procedures for investors and suppliers of
graphene.
“In the supply chain certification lab, we are developing the
research to understand the relationship between the structure and
performance of graphene so that industry can have security of supply,
ensure successful applications and strengthen future investments in the
technologies that utilise this material.â€
Swinburne researchers have analysed the complete graphene supply
chain – from production to industry practice. They have investigated
graphene’s properties and tested its ability to combine with other
materials in engineering developments, as well its potential to be used
as a thin, protective coating.
Graphene+ 2019
The use of graphene in the development of smart cities will be high on the agenda at the 2019 Graphene+ conference.
Other topics to be discussed include:
Upgrading sensing equipment for the Internet of Things (IoT)
Creating stronger, lightweight architectural structures using the latest in robotics technology
Commercialisation of one-step water purification systems to make drinking water universally available
Enhancing the harnessing and conserving of energy
Jobs of the future – how will graphene change the industry?
Researchers will share knowledge and discuss the potential of
advanced, sustainable and cost-effective technologies, contributing to
the establishment of cities that thrive on smart devices and
infrastructure.
Professor Fox will also chair a session on the impact of smart factories on jobs and graphene supply chains.
“We are fortunate to have some world-leading local and international speakers. The discussions will give us a glimpse of what the future might look like with graphene at the forefront of technology.â€
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Palladium Prices Soar to Record High
Global Precious Monthly Metals Index (MMI)Â jumped six points this month, rising for a November MMI reading of 113.
As noted here many times before, platinum had historically traded at a premium to palladium.
That relationship, however, flipped as of September 2017, and has remained flipped ever since.
The palladium-platinum spread widened this month, even as platinum made gains.
The spread rose to $850/mt this month, up from $763/mt last month.
Looking Ahead
Gold and silver enjoyed a strong run-up during the summer season, but what is ahead for the precious metals?
“Having risen into the summer, gold and
silver prices have plateaued in Q3 even as some ETFs have seen strong
inflows due to accommodative monetary policies, such as falling Fed
rates and safe haven buying in the face of geopolitical uncertainty,â€
MetalMiner’s Stuart Burns explained. “But jewelry demand is down,
central bank buying of gold is lower than the same time last year and a
strong dollar set up a number of headwinds that have seen prices unwind
as news comes out about a possible winding back of tariffs between the
US and China.â€
As for platinum, prices did not tick up as much as one might have expected given trends in the automotive industry.
“Likewise, platinum prices have failed to
make any headway in Q3 despite a strong showing from other PGMs, such as
palladium and rhodium, both of which continue to benefit from the
switch to petrol internal combustion engines among European carmakers,â€
Burns added.
“Gold, silver and palladium prices are expected to ease further in
the run up to the year-end while other PGMs will be swayed more by car
production and dollar strength. Much will depend on a successful outcome
to the encouraging progress on trade talks, which could see investors
take a more bullish attitude on risk to industrial metals and weaken
demand for safe-haven investment metals.â€
Actual Metal Prices and Trends
The U.S. silver ingot/bar price rose 5.0% month over month to $18.08/ounce as of Nov. 1.
U.S. platinum bars rose 6.3% to $930/ounce. U.S. palladium bars jumped 8.7% to $1,780/ounce.
Chinese gold bullion rose 1.7% to $48.79/gram. U.S. gold bullion increased 2.3% to $1,512.70/ounce.
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Visualising Mhealth in 2019
In the age of digital transformation, more and more professions are making use of new technologies, and the world of health care is no exception.
In fact, mobile devices are becoming an increasingly important part of modern healthcare delivery.
It has been found that mobile devices can help to streamline and improve many healthcare functions.
Mobile devices have now become an essential tool for healthcare and medical workers, with four-fifths of workers using mobiles as part of their everyday work.
mHealth: transforming healthcare in the 21st century
The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines mHealth as “medical and
public health practice supported by mobile devices, such as mobile
phones, patient monitoring devices, personal digital assistances and
other wireless devicesâ€. Over the past decade, this sector has enjoyed
tremendous growth and it is now projected to hit a global value of $60
billion by 2020.
What are the benefits of mHealth technology for professionals?
Mobile devices allow medical professionals to easily access patients’
electronic health records and data. This has a positive effect on
productivity as information can be rapidly accessed and it is far less
likely to be lost or mishandled.
Mobile technologies offer a useful communication tool for medical
professionals. For example, professionals can use note-taking and
communication apps to easily exchange information between relevant
parties. This ensures a greater quality of care for the patient by
boosting information management and by encouraging collaboration.
Many mHealth apps are designed with the aim of facilitating better
communication between patients and their healthcare providers. Patients
can use apps to track symptoms and medication usage, and this will go a
long way to improve communication with healthcare workers.
Discover more about mHealth
The below infographic from Home Healthcare Adaptations
visually demonstrates how medical and healthcare professionals are
using mobile devices in their work. The guide features statistics about
mHealth and also includes an easy-to-understand summary of the key
benefits and challenges associated with the use of mobile devices in
health care.
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Edtech Startup Lido Learning Raises $3 Mn in Funding from Ronnie Screwvala, Others
Mumbai based Edtech startup Lido learning has raised $3million as part of a Series A funding round
Led by prominent investors like Ronnie Screwvala (Chairman Upgrad), Ananth Narayanan (CEO Medlife), Vikrampati Singhania (MD JK Tyres), Anupam Mittal (CEO Shaadi.com), Arihant Patni (MD Patni Wealth Advisors), amongst others.
Mumbai based Edtech startup Lido learning
has raised $3million as part of a Series A funding round led by
prominent investors like Ronnie Screwvala (Chairman Upgrad), Ananth
Narayanan (CEO Medlife), Vikrampati Singhania (MD JK Tyres), Anupam
Mittal (CEO Shaadi.com), Arihant Patni (MD Patni Wealth Advisors),
amongst others.
Founded in April 2019 by second time
ed-tech entrepreneur Sahil Sheth, Lido Learning is revolutionizing
traditional tutorials through immersive live small-group online
tuitions. Lido caters to students from Class 5-9; offering yearlong
coaching classes in Math and Science through an integrated online
platform that combines unique interactive content with the best tutors
from across the country.
“Ed-Tech is presently under invested
but is a massive opportunity in India. Online tutoring is very nascent
and Lido has a clear opportunity for market leadership with the strong
product and tech it has developed. They are onto something very big here
“, said Ronnie Screwvala.
According to a Google-KPMG report,
the online tutoring market is expected to grow dramatically in the next
two years, to around 10 Million users by 2021. This is still only a tiny
sliver of the Indian market that has over 250 million students
currently enrolled in schools so that the potential for future growth is
tremendous. Lido’s ultimate goal is to provide a personalized learning
experience to every student – 250 million unique classrooms for 250
million unique students.
Within 3 months of operations, Lido has gained incredible traction and is expanding rapidly across the country.
Lido’s key value proposition is in
its dynamic learning environment – interactive classroom, excellent
teachers and supportive academic advisors. At the centre of this is the
state-of-the-art online classroom with animated visual content,
immersive games and quizzes with real-time results. Every class has a
maximum student to teacher ratio of 6:1 to ensure that each student
receives enough coaching, feedback and doubt clearance. Lido aims to
build an entire learning ecosystem around students so to push them to
their furthest achievement levels with academic advisors assigned to
every student to mentor and coach them. Within a few weeks of learning
on Lido, students are performing 20% better on classroom tests and are
feeling more prepared and confident to participate in class.
Given its futuristic platform,
engaging content and highly skilled teachers and mentors, Lido is
expected to disrupt the existing K-12 ed-tech industry through a massive
improvement in quality while being affordable to the average student.
About Lido:
Lido Learning (Quality Tutorials Pvt
Ltd) was launched in April 2019 by Sahil Sheth, offering live tutoring
and personalized online coaching sessions to students from Class 5-9 in
Math and Sciences from both CBSE and ISCE boards. The platform
characterizes itself as an online immersive live tutoring platform for
students including features like interactive sessions, engaging quizzes
and immersive games.
Every session has a maximum student
to teacher ratio of 6:1 to ensure that each student receives enough
coaching, feedback and doubt clearing. Within the classroom, students
are grouped according to similar achievement levels to ensure that the
in-class experience can be personalized as per pace and content. With
advanced analytics and tracking, Lido can create unique learning
journeys for every student. Based on their class performance, students
are given customized homework, remedial help, and challenges to push
their limits.
Lido has pioneered gamification through ‘Learn for Rewards’ that tie learning outcomes to real-world prizes.
