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Earnings call: Genius Group reports robust H1 2023 results, plans to focus on EdTech

EditorPollock Mondal
Published 10/03/2023, 06:29 AM
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In its first-half 2023 financial results, EdTech firm Genius Group reported significant growth, with revenue increasing by 121% year-on-year and a 41% surge in its student and user base. The company also announced the spinoff of its subsidiary, Entrepreneur Resorts, to concentrate fully on its educational technology initiatives. Despite a robust performance, Genius Group revised its 2023 financial guidance due to internal factors, including the spinoff and product launch delays.

Key takeaways from the earnings call include:

  • Genius Group's H1 2023 revenue reached $11.8 million, a 120.7% increase from H1 2022.
  • The company's gross margin rose to 52.6%, while net operating expenses increased to $15.36 million.
  • A 41% increase in student numbers was reported, with the company expecting student growth to outpace partner growth.
  • The company launched three major products in the past six months, including the Genie AI and Genie Metaversity.
  • Genius Group has formed a joint venture with digital marketing veteran St. Michael St., aiming to provide tools and accredited curriculums for individuals seeking to build their businesses.
  • The company is focusing on two types of partnerships: content and delivery, aiming to overcome bottlenecks in education by connecting the best teachers with students, providing access to the best content, and allowing people in underserved areas to create their own schools.

Genius Group, listed as EXCHANGE:TICKER, is poised to leverage its AI-driven platform and 21st-century curriculum to provide a universal, personalized, lifelong learning education system. The company has achieved various milestones, including the launch of its Genie AI and Genie Metaversity. It plans to continue its growth trajectory through organic efforts, including increased marketing spend, improved customer experience, and acquisitions.

Genius Group's decision to spinoff its subsidiary, Entrepreneur Resorts, approved in January 2023, is part of the company's strategy to focus solely on edtech. Despite the spinoff, the two entities will continue to operate closely together, with joint programs and retreats.

The company has formed a joint venture with digital marketing veteran St. Michael St., aiming to provide tools and accredited curriculums for individuals seeking to increase their incomes or build their businesses. An example of such a tool is Groove AI, launched by Mike Filsaime, which uses AI to help users build webpages, create ads, and answer customer inquiries.

Genius Group's partnerships play a crucial role in addressing education bottlenecks, such as access to quality teachers and content. The company's technology partnerships, such as those with Vatom and Genius X, are instrumental in scaling their operations and staying at the forefront of learning advancements, including virtual reality.

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