Agenda for Open edX Biz Dev Meeting
Meeting Details:
Open edX WG-BizDev
Wednesday, 22. January · 17:00 to 18:00
Timezone: Europe/BerlinMeeting Link: https://meet.google.com/xxd-cntx-mjv
Moderator: Stefania Trabucchi
This is our First meeting of the year, and the agenda is packed with exciting topics. Bring your creativity and energy—let’s make it count!
Please review this agenda, prepare in advance, and contribute your ideas beforehand.
Objectives for Today:
Setting up a new focus group Global RFP's (Request for Proposals) ’S
Representatives: Poonam Singh & Pankaj Bhatia
Recaping the Partnership Development activities
Presented by: Jaimin Pavashiya
ead on partnership tasks initiative by: Juan Camilo Montoya
Review the Matrix, Master Agreement Example, and Presentation.
Alignment and Updates with Member Success and Revenue Growth
Representative: Natalia Vynogradenko & Esteban Etcheverry
Alignment and Updates with Market Penetration and Expansion
Representative: Ayaz Quraishi & Vineet Manuja
Updates on AI Strategies from representatives
Alignment and Updates with Product-Market Alignment
Representative: Vineet Manuja
Jenna Makowski - Requested for proposal input here.
Meeting Notes:
Date: 22.01.2025
Meeting Title: Open edX WG-BizDev
Key Topics Discussed
Global RFP's (Request for Proposals)
Objective: Expanding Open edX’s footprint in international markets via government and large-scale RFPs.
Challenges:
Lack of presence in international markets (e.g., UK, US).
Dominance of competitors like Moodle and Canvas in key regions.
Action Plan: - Poonam Singh Pankaj Bhatia
Define goals and objectives for the focus group.
Seek interested participants for collaboration.
Create a Slack communication channel for coordination.
Analyze RFP portals, government platforms, and competitor market presence.
Partnership Development
Reviewed recent updates and initiatives to enhance Open edX’s partnership network.
Highlighted the need for a well-designed presentation or brochure outlining Open edX's mission and partnership benefits.
Resources Shared:
Partnership Tracking Matrix: Partnership Matrix Link - Angie Ruíz
Action Plan:
Finalize presentation slides and involve a designer for refinement. - Eden Huthmacher
Schedule a dedicated follow-up meeting.
Encourage active outreach by participants to potential partners.
Member Success and Revenue Growth
Focus on improving member collaboration and Open edX's market share.
Vineet Manuja Proposed a "Distinguished Contributor" program to recognize exceptional contributions, with eligibility criteria and annual renewals.
Resources Shared:
Core Contributor Role Definitions: Core Contributor Role Definitions
Action Plan:
Finalize the proposal for the contributor program.
Explore better tracking tools or methods to quantify contributions beyond coding.
Conclusion:
Global RFP Focus Group
Poonam Singh and Pankaj Bhatia
Set up a Slack channel and initiate detailed goal discussions.
Identify RFP portals and conduct initial research on market entry strategies.
All Participants:
Indicate interest and provide support in RFP-related tasks.
Partnership Development
Finalize the partnership evaluation matrix.
Optimize the presentation slides and share for feedback.
Schedule a follow-up meeting for the group.
Member Success and Revenue Growth
Vineet Manuja :Draft a proposal for the "Distinguished Contributor" program.
Angie Ruíz :Propose ideas to track non-technical contributions.