Rise In Expands Talent Network with Acquisition of BlockBeam
With the recent acquisition of BlockBeam, Rise In, a leading education platform for transitioning Web2 engineers to Web3, has significantly expanded its talent network, which now boasts over 200,000 members.
Establishing BlockBeam as a Web3-Focused Ed-Tech Startup
BlockBeam has become one of the largest and earliest Web3-focused ed-tech startups in the United States through its partnerships with more than 90 university blockchain clubs. Notable collaborations include the Princeton Blockchain Club, Blockchain at Berkeley, and Harvard Blockchain.
Teaching the Next Generation of Web3 Developers
The acquisition of BlockBeam will enable Rise In and its partners to educate the next generation of Web3 developers at some of the world’s top educational institutions. This latest information was shared with Finbold on October 27.
Becoming the Premier Destination for Web3 Education
Rise In aims to be the leading destination for anyone interested in learning about or building Web3. By collaborating with major blockchain ecosystems globally, Rise In provides free Web3 education.
Reaching Top Institutions and Training Future Developers
Through the acquisition of BlockBeam, Rise In and its partners will gain access to renowned educational institutions worldwide and commence training the next wave of US-based Web3 developers. Additionally, Rise In assists alumni in venture-building support, developer grants, bounty programs, hackathons, and employment opportunities. They also plan to introduce an exclusive internship program for college students who make up 31% of all bootcamp applicants.
Rise In: Empowering Web2 Developers to Transition to Web3
Rise In was founded in Turkey in September 2023 and has rapidly grown into a community of over 200,000 web2 developers. They have successfully onboarded more than 25,000 individuals from 90 different countries to Web3 through online classes and bootcamps. The acquisition of BlockBeam will provide Rise In with an additional 1,000 Web3 developers based in the United States.
Co-Founders Share Their Excitement
Gulcan Yayla, Co-founder and CEO of Rise In, expressed her enthusiasm for the acquisition, highlighting the shared passion between Rise In and BlockBeam in providing a structured onboarding process for developers. Drew Cousin, Co-Founder of BlockBeam, emphasized the importance of finding an acquirer that can continue to enhance the value for talent and partners.
Hot Take: Rise In Continues to Attract Industry Collaborations
Rise In has garnered partnerships with prominent companies such as Solana, BNB Chain, Polkadot, Sui, Internet Computer, and the Ethereum Foundation. These collaborations further solidify Rise In’s position as a key player in Web3 education and talent development.
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