Bridget Duru, a Vice President at Rethink Education, is passionate about transforming the educational landscape. At Rethink Education, a venture capital fund focusing on early-stage EdTech investments, the mission is clear: democratize access to education and empower individuals with workforce and life skills. For Bridget, the online, anywhere-in-the-world accessibility of a learning tool like Udemy plays a pivotal role in making this vision a reality.

“It’s much more expensive to hire new talent than to upskill existing talent,” she says. Fostering new skills acquisition through efficient development programs not only boosts employee career growth but also positively impacts the company’s growth. For Bridget, this work is more than just investing; it’s about being the engine that propels individuals toward meaningful life changes. It’s an exciting and humbling responsibility. 

Bridget believes in the importance of creating opportunities for people to lead fulfilling lives. “I don’t think that our education system is made for everyone,” she says. And this is where she finds Udemy Business excels‌ in upskilling the employees of Rethink Education. By focusing on the various learning styles people have, learners can access courses that are not just educational but also engaging and relevant to their career goals. To Bridget, offering workplace learning to close skills gaps creates a powerful pathway to a brighter, more equitable future.