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The London Interdisciplinary School
Alternative higher education provider
- 21-100 employees
- B2C
- Education
- Learning
- Shadwell, London, UK
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Company mission
To build a new university that helps prepare students to tackle some of the world's most complex problems
Our take
Founded on the belief that the current university system does not cater to the urgent needs of the modern workplace, The London Interdisciplinary School is an alternative higher education provider that is designed to give students the knowledge and skills to enter the workplace, as it exists now.
The key distinguisher from other universities is the emphasis on interdisciplinary problems - from knife crime and childhood obesity to palm oil in supply chains and plastic population - as well harnessing research skills. The university is designed in a way that shares mental models from across boundaries in order to create new modes of understanding and experiencing world, specifically so students can engage with the problems currently faced by humanity.
Academic Lead, Gombrich launched UCL’s Bachelors of Arts and Sciences (BASc) degree, which has seen immense success, meaning tis new venture is in good hands. The model and curriculum will continue to be shaped and evolved, but this is an exciting disruption to the traditional and arguably outdated education model.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Benefits
- Flexible working, with 2-day per week on campus and the opportunity to work remotely (including in another country) for up to 1 month each calendar year
- Company-sponsored monthly fitness contribution
- Annual personal development contribution for external training/coaching
- 30 days holiday. Take time out to be inspired
- Opportunity to work remotely (including in another country) for up to 1 month each calendar year
Company values
- Be kind
- Be brave
- Be honest
- Keep learning
- Welcome difference
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
May 2021
$4.3m
SERIES A
Nov 2018
$0.8m
SEED
Total funding: $5.5m
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Leadership
Ed Fidoe
(Chief Executive)Previously co-founded School 21. Experience as Director of KP Fox, Engagement Manager for McKinsey & Company, and as the Owner of Jacob's Well Productions.
Carl Gombrich
(Academic Lead and Head of Teaching)Currently acts as Principal Fellow of Higher Education Academy. Previous experience as Programme Director of Arts and Sciences BASc for University College London.
Christopher Persson
(Executive Chairman)Previously founded Loghos, acting as CEO, and Bookatable, acting as President. Experience acting as CEO of Jessica's Recipe Bag, CEO and Chairman for Oakroot & Partners, General Manager for BTS, and, most recently, as General Partner and Investment Manager for D-Ax.