We’re thrilled to announce the creation of Switzerland-based ODEM AG, a launchpad for ODEM.IO, the world’s first On-Demand Education Marketplace. We chose Switzerland because of its nurturing regulatory environment, dynamic and innovative blockchain community as well as the country’s convenient central-European location.

We’d be hard pressed to find a better location from which to introduce ODEM.IO and its collaborative, interactive approach to education. Our platform empowers students to engage with top academics around the world to create high-quality onsite educational experiences at a reasonable cost.

In today’s environment of dodgy crypto projects and outright scams, Switzerland and its local blockchain entrepreneurs are focused on winning a reputation for quality and honesty. They’re building a hybrid system of government oversight and self-regulation that we find invigorating. In September, the local Crypto Valley Association announced its support for a code of conduct to provide a legal and moral framework for developers of initial coin offerings in Switzerland. The goal is to become the world’s leading blockchain and crypto ecosystem.

Our mission at ODEM.IO focuses on empowering people who do not find their fit within the structures of existing education institutions. The ODEM platform uses blockchain technology to streamline the logistics of organizing and delivering short-and-medium-term academic experiences that have traditionally been plagued by inefficiencies. Blockchain technology also underpins the creation of what we call ODEMoney, an exchangeable digital token that will ease cross-border payments and encourage professors to align their course offerings with students’ changing needs.

Our mission at ODEM.IO focuses on empowering people who do not find their fit within the structures of existing education institutions.

ODEM.IO is more than just an idea. The platform, which aspires to become the Airbnb of education, owes its inspiration to San Francisco-based partner company Excelorators Inc., and its more than five years of experience in crafting high-quality educational experiences for international students and foreign executives at top U.S. universities.

Excelorators already has a network of more than 200 professors and education industry service providers to spearhead adoption of the ODEM platform.

We’re working on plans to begin our crowdfunding effort on February 17, 2018. Visit ODEM.IO to sign up for upcoming notices on how to participate.

Until then, join us on Telegram and Twitter, and stay tuned!

Rich