Olivia Lowe
New Market Thoughts
Dec 19, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/19
In today's ever-changing world of education and workforce development, technology is increasingly shaping the opportunities available to students, schools, and employers. From online talent marketplaces and cutting-edge edtech tools to personalized support systems and updated regulations, these changes reflect a shared effort to make education more transparent, results-focused, and centered around the learner.
Dec 12, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/12
In today's rapidly evolving workforce Industry, traditional pathways into employment are facing unprecedented challenges, from eroding entry-level opportunities to shifting perceptions of higher education's value. As AI continues to transform skill requirements and job roles, innovative approaches (such as portfolio-based work-based learning, skills-first strategies, and streamlined educational systems) are emerging as vital solutions to bridge gaps and foster economic mobility.
Dec 5, 2025
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Edtech and Workforce Development News Roundup - 12/05
In this week's News Roundup, the articles featured highlight how the traditional pathways from education to career are facing unprecedented challenges and opportunities. From the widening gap between high school graduation and workforce readiness to the diminishing returns of a college degree, stakeholders across the education and employment sectors are rethinking how we prepare young people for success.
Olivia joined New Markets Venture Partners in 2026 as VP of Marketing and Investor Relations.
With 10+ years of experience supporting impact investors, venture funds, and mission-driven organizations, Olivia combines strategic marketing with expertise in LP engagement, fundraising support, investor communications, and event-driven relationship building, bringing together brand, content, and thought leadership to deepen investor relationships and drive capital into impact.
As Head of Marketing and Community at Gratitude Railroad, Olivia managed investor engagement and communications across a 400+ LP ecosystem spanning foundations, family offices, and impact-aligned institutions, designing convenings and content to deepen LP relationships and activate investments in social wellbeing, planetary health, and intersectional innovations.
Olivia works with venture capital firms across AI, climate, future of work, and education, partnering with GPs on investor communications, thought leadership, event strategy, and brand initiatives.
She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Bates College and an M.B.A. in Sustainable Solutions from Presidio Graduate School. She lives in Sausalito, CA and also spends time in her hometown of Southampton, New York.
