Links 🔗
- Website: gradlinks.net
- Deck: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NQyU0fxLXZ1NL5fxoL7UJwdSyLYGuk7Y/view?usp=sharing
Journey ⛰️
GradLinks, launched in February 2024 by Brendan Leonard, is a Hilliard, Ohio, pre-seed edtech venture tackling Ohio’s graduation tracking woes. Its platform helps K-12 districts monitor state-specific requirements, keeps parents in the loop, and ties students to college/career options—all Ohio-made. With $55K committed and a $250K goal, it’s pre-revenue, prototyping a tool to boost grad rates and weave schools into local ecosystems like ESCs and businesses.
Location 🌎
HQ: Hilliard, OH (exact address TBD)
Leadership 🤼
- Brendan Leonard (CEO & Founder)
- Contact: brendan_leonard@gradlinks.net | (614) 725-6838
Alignment 💫
Stage: Pre-Seed (prototype phase, seeking $250k)
Industry: Education Technology
Key Achievements:
- $55K committed to prototype development
- Platform built around needs of Ohio Department of Education and their regulatory standards
- Solutions for K-12 performance tracking
Upcoming Milestones:
- Validate prototype by end of Q4 2025
- Secure first K-12 district pilot
- Launch mobile app for parents/students
Fundraise Details: Contact Pauly or Brendan
Asks 🙋🏼
- Ohio angel/VC investors
- intros to K-12 superintendents
- Partnerships with ESCs/CTPDs
Ohio Deal Portal 