May 27, 2026

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Nectir Part 2: From Flat Round to The Biggest AI Deal in Education

When Kavitta Ghai pitched her startup Nectir in 2024, she smashed the show's record and raised 1.4 million. Then she started to chase the biggest deal in education – the entire California Community College system. Two years later we share where Nectir is now.

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