2025-04-16 BizDev WG Meeting
Agenda for Open edX Biz Dev Meeting
Meeting Details:
Open edX WG-BizDev
Wednesday, 16. April · 17:00 to 18:00
Timezone: Europe/BerlinMeeting Link: https://meet.google.com/xxd-cntx-mjv
Moderator: @Eden Huthmacher
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:
Alignment and Updates from Global RFP's (Request for Proposals) ’S
Representatives: @Poonam Singh, @Pankaj Bhatia & @Vineet Manuja
Recaping the Partnership Development activities discussed in 2025-04-09 Partnership development Meeting
Representatives: @Esteban Etcheverry
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
Alignment and Updates with Product-Market Alignment
Representative: @Vineet Manuja
Meeting Notes:
Date: 16.04.2025
Key Topics Discussed
Global RFP's (Request for Proposals) - Updates
@Eden Huthmacher created dedicated RFP channels for better partner/provider communication.
Partners are actively engaging and responding to posted RFPs.
Provide a feedback on @Angie Ruíz's drafted a wiki on security certifications; to be shared in RFP channel. - Open edX + Certifications: Let’s Talk ISO, SOC2, WCAG & Beyond
Partnership Development - Updates
Credly Integration: Awaiting timeline; @Esteban Etcheverry proposed alternative (
Verifiable digital credentials on blockchain | POK ) with demo of a free, customizable credentialing system.
@Esteban Etcheverry to create GitHub issue for fixing BigBlueButton live button issue.
Marketplace Visibility: Improve listing and promotion of strategic partners on the Open edX website.
@Eden Huthmacher to coordinate website updates and partnership branding with legal.
LTI 1.3 Integration Testing - Ongoing testing with BigBlueButton and Ubicast facing auth issues. By Abstract Technology
Await community response and continue testing.
@Esteban Etcheverry to creat a Github PR
@Eden Huthmacher Highlighted WGU and India NSDC as new mission-aligned partners.
Member Success and Revenue Growth - Updates
So far no updates
Market Penetration and Expansion - Updates
@Vineet Manuja highlighted the RFP group thing as an update here
Distinguished Contributor Program proposed by @Vineet Manuja
Developed structure for recognition program.
Aimed for soft launch at July Open edX Conference.
@Eden Huthmacher , @Vineet Manuja to finalize implementation and feedback flow.
Product-Market Alignment - Updates
Plans to align product roadmap with market needs.
Eden launched lead assessment survey; results to inform priorities.
@Vineet Manuja & @Jorge Londoño to meet with Eden to analyze survey data and build strategy.
General Notes:
NEXT MEETING: May 7th 2025, same time 5 (CET)
For the upcoming meeting, please note that, There will be no updates from any Focus/Working Group.
The Next BizDev meeting is completely for @annabel.cellini 's Go-To-Market strategy discussion and presentation