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ClassDojo

ClassDojo

201-500 employees

Communication platform for teachers and parents

Consulting
Education

Compensation Overview

$186k - $302kAnnually

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

Category
Product Management
Product
Requirements
  • You have at least 10 years of experience in product management.
  • You have directly owned significant business outcomes.
  • You have experienced scaling up products and teams from early stage to maturity.
  • You have partnered with highly cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
  • Lead our 2nd business line (Dojo Tutor) to provide every child in the world an affordable, personal tutor.
  • You’ll be accountable for revenue and margins, and be responsible for leading the team to design and scale an AI-first marketplace that helps kids unlock their full potential.
  • You’ll work closely with our co-founders, executive team, and cross-functional teams to invent and test exciting long-term ideas.
  • You’ll work at both a strategic and tactical level, turning data, research, and intuition into products and experiences that tens of millions of children will love.

ClassDojo enhances communication and collaboration in education by providing a platform for teachers, parents, and students to connect. The platform allows teachers to share updates, feedback, and classroom moments in real-time, fostering a more engaged educational environment. It primarily targets K-8 schools and is widely used, with a presence in 95% of U.S. K-8 schools and active usage in 180 countries. ClassDojo operates on a freemium model, offering basic services for free while charging for premium features that improve communication and classroom management. This approach allows it to attract a large user base while generating revenue through subscriptions for enhanced functionalities. ClassDojo's goal is to create a supportive and collaborative educational experience by connecting all stakeholders in the learning process.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$342.6M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

9%

2 year growth

43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • ClassDojo's recent $125 million Series D funding led by Tencent provides substantial financial backing for future growth and innovation.
  • The company's move into the metaverse with a virtual space for kids positions it at the forefront of digital education trends.
  • ClassDojo's first profits indicate a successful transition from a user-growth focus to a sustainable revenue model.

What critics are saying

  • Entering the metaverse puts ClassDojo in direct competition with major players like Meta and Roblox, which could be challenging.
  • The reliance on a freemium model may limit revenue growth if a significant portion of users do not convert to premium subscriptions.

What makes ClassDojo unique

  • ClassDojo's real-time communication platform specifically targets K-8 schools, creating a niche focus that sets it apart from broader edtech solutions.
  • The freemium model allows widespread adoption while monetizing through premium features, balancing accessibility with revenue generation.
  • ClassDojo's significant presence in 95% of U.S. K-8 schools and operation in 180 countries demonstrates its extensive reach and influence in the education sector.