Professional Role and Background
Carolina Recchi is the co-founder and co-CEO of EdSights, an education technology company specializing in student engagement, support, and real-time feedback to increase student retention and graduation rates at higher education institutions. She co-founded EdSights alongside her sister, Claudia Recchi. Both moved from Italy to the United States for college, an experience that shaped their understanding of the challenges faced by students in higher education.
Carolina's prior educational background includes studies at Babson College, and she is based in New York. She has built a substantial professional network with over 500 connections on LinkedIn.
Company Overview and Achievements
EdSights operates a platform that leverages artificial intelligence and messaging technology to collect non-cognitive data from students, monitor their engagement, academic performance, financial concerns, and overall wellbeing. This approach allows real-time intervention to improve student persistence and institutional retention. The platform includes AI-powered virtual assistants deployed at institutions like Kansas State University and North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.
The company has demonstrated significant growth and impact:
- Inc. 5000 Rankings: EdSights was ranked #296 fastest-growing company in the U.S. and #6 in the education sector on the Inc. 5000 list as of 2024.
- Series A Funding: Secured a $5 million Series A round focused on expanding student retention services.
- Quantified impact includes saving colleges $1.8 million in tuition revenue through its retention efforts.
- Recognized with an Achievement in Innovation award at the Eduventures Innovation Summit in mid-2024.
- Listed among the fastest-growing companies in America as of 2024.
Thought Leadership and Public Engagement
Carolina actively shares insights and thought leadership around the urgency of redefining early intervention in higher education and the critical need for tackling college completion challenges. She contributed to research and reports such as the “2023 SVS Report” and the “EdSights Fall 2023 Data Review,” published through collaborations with Dr. Will Miller in 2024. Her work centers on identifying barriers and key drivers impacting student persistence.
She has been featured in recognized platforms including:
- Forbes 30 Under 30 (Education category)
- Multiple speaking engagements, including the Entrepreneur Direct series at Fort Hays State University.
- Regular contributions to EdSights blog and webinars discussing national trends in student morale and retention.
- Publicly advocates for workplace culture transformation driven by Gen Z values, fostering a unique and impactful environment at EdSights.
Recent Activities and Initiatives
- In 2024 and continuing into 2025, Carolina emphasized advancing AI-driven student retention tools, including the launch and recognition of virtual success assistants targeting first-year students.
- She and EdSights frequently participate in national conversations and panels with university partners such as Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and Southern Utah University.
- Carolina highlighted key findings from over 300,000 student conversations processed by EdSights in 2023, providing the higher education industry real-time data on student needs.
- She also shares perspectives on how Gen Z workers and students are reshaping workplace culture and educational engagement paradigms.
Relevant Insights for Institutional Collaboration
Carolina’s leadership in deploying AI and data-driven solutions to increase student retention directly addresses challenges faced by higher education administrators and student success advocates. Her combination of entrepreneurial expertise, recognized innovation, and sustained impact through measurable financial and engagement KPIs positions her as a pivotal figure in EdTech. EdSights’ approach aligns with institutions focused on increasing graduation rates, reducing dropout rates, and improving student support services using innovative technology.
LinkedIn Profile: [Carolina Recchi](http://www.linkedin.com/in/carolina-recchi-6b6b2b54)
Location: New York, USA
Education: Babson College
Company: EdSights (Co-founder and co-CEO)
Company Industry: Educational Technology / Student Retention
Recent Funding: $5 million Series A (2021)
Inc. 5000 Ranking: #296 fastest-growing U.S. company, #6 in education (2024)
Awards: Achievement in Innovation, Eduventures Innovation Summit (2024)
