Agenda for Open edX Biz Dev Meeting

• Meeting Details:
  Open edX WG-BizDev
  Wednesday, 22. January · 17:00 to 18:00
  Timezone: Europe/Berlin

• Meeting 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

@Eden Huthmacher

• 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.

NEXT MEETING: 12th February 2025, same time 5 (CET)

For the upcoming meeting, that sharing 1-2 outcomes or results from the focus group is mandatory for all participants/members.