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EPISODE · Mar 17, 2025 · 36 MIN

Revolutionizing Education with EdTech: A Conversation with Chris Hull

from Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations · host Tobi Ojekunle

In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we are joined by Chris Hull, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of OTUS, a Chicago-based edtech company. After 13 years as a middle school educator, Chris recognized the chaos of disconnected EdTech tools and set out to create a seamless platform that empowers K-12 administrators, educators, students, and their families.In This Episode, We Discuss:Chris Hull’s journey from middle school teacher to edtech entrepreneurThe inspiration behind founding OTUS and its missionHow OTUS provides a unified platform for teaching, grading, analyzing, and planningThe current state and future of remote learning solutionsHow edtech companies can empower the education system with technology and effective product managementThe secret behind OTUS’ rapid growth and successLessons from Chris’s experience as both an educator and a father of fourAbout Chris Hull & OTUS Chris Hull was named a “20 To Watch” Educational Technology Leader by the National School Boards Association. Under his leadership, OTUS has expanded to serve 160 school districts, with over 1 million monthly users and an annual revenue growth of 300%. OTUS integrates third-party testing data, such as ACT/SAT and NWEA, allowing educators to make data-driven decisions effortlessly.Connect with Chris Hull & OTUS: 🌎 Website: otus.com🐦 Twitter: @otushullTune in now for an insightful conversation on the power of EdTech in shaping the future of education! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with your friends. 🎙️✨CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating.Let us stay connected: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast⁠ More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/⁠⁠Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/⁠Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Please support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at ⁠http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk⁠ All proceeds will improve the quality of our work and outreach. To serve you better. 

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In this episode of Mirror Talk: Soulful Conversations, we are joined by Chris Hull, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of OTUS, a Chicago-based edtech company. After 13 years as a middle school educator, Chris recognized the chaos of disconnected EdTech tools and set out to create a seamless platform that empowers K-12 administrators, educators, students, and their families.In This Episode, We Discuss:Chris Hull’s journey from middle school teacher to edtech entrepreneurThe inspiration behind founding OTUS and its missionHow OTUS provides a unified platform for teaching, grading, analyzing, and planningThe current state and future of remote learning solutionsHow edtech companies can empower the education system with technology and effective product managementThe secret behind OTUS’ rapid growth and successLessons from Chris’s experience as both an educator and a father of fourAbout Chris Hull & OTUS Chris Hull was named a “20 To Watch” Educational Technology Leader by the National School Boards Association. Under his leadership, OTUS has expanded to serve 160 school districts, with over 1 million monthly users and an annual revenue growth of 300%. OTUS integrates third-party testing data, such as ACT/SAT and NWEA, allowing educators to make data-driven decisions effortlessly.Connect with Chris Hull & OTUS: 🌎 Website: otus.com🐦 Twitter: @otushullTune in now for an insightful conversation on the power of EdTech in shaping the future of education! Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share this episode with your friends. 🎙️✨CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe on any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating.Let us stay connected: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast⁠ More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/⁠⁠Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/⁠Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Please support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at ⁠http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk⁠ All proceeds will improve the quality of our work and outreach. To serve you better.

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