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Send us a textIn this special episode, EdTech Insiders hits the floor at ASU+GSV 2025—one of the world's premier EdTech conferences—for rapid-fire conversations with the leaders reshaping learning. From AI-native campuses to multilingual agents and human-centered R&D, we go behind the scenes with the innovators driving the future of education.

Q2 is here—and it's a whirlwind. In this timely episode, Elana Leoni, CEO of Leoni Consulting Group, and Senior Social Media Manager Hillary Trussell break down everything education marketers need to know right now: from federal budget cuts and district layoffs to the impact of AI, shifting conversations in education's key phrases, and tightening sales cycles. They also dig into key Q2 events like ASU+GSV, NSBA, and ISTE, plus can't-miss opportunities like Teacher Appreciation Month and graduation season. Whether you're planning campaigns or prepping your booth, this is your go-to guide for staying relevant, building trust, and getting results.Read the rest of the show notes here.

In this special live episode recorded live at the AI Show at ASU+GSV, Dustin and guest Tara Gilboa unpack how her work at Zal.AI is helping higher ed institutions build real-time, skills-based pathways between education and employment.Tara breaks down what it actually takes to align curriculum with workforce needs, how AI is the secret ingredient to faster, smarter decision-making, and why we need to ditch static PDFs for dynamic, collaborative systems. Plus, she offers a sneak peek into the groundbreaking Quantum Talent Partnership—one of the most ambitious workforce alignment initiatives in the country.Guest Name: Tara Gilboa, VP of Partnerships, Zal.aiGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Tara Gilboa is the Vice President of Partnerships at Zal.ai, where she is advancing a more aligned and equitable workforce ecosystem to power the future of skills-based hiring. Prior to Zal.ai, she served as Executive Director of Colorado's Tech Talent Partnership, an initiative of ActivateWork that convened an employer-led steering committee and an education task force to build pathways into high-growth tech careers. Tara has also served as an Entrepreneur-in-Residence and mentor with the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator for the past seven years, bringing deep insight into scaling innovation. Tara is driven by a passion for designing solutions that drive both economic mobility and human potential. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

In this special live episode recorded live from the AI Show at ASU+GSV, Dustin sits down with Dr. Shalini Gopalkrishnan—AI strategist at San Francisco Bay University—for a thought-provoking and practical look at how AI is reshaping the university experience. From tutoring and enrollment to mental health support and empathy-driven VR, Shalini shares how she's embedding AI into every corner of the campus ecosystem.This conversation covers both the bold possibilities and the essential guardrails needed as higher ed steps into a rapidly evolving AI landscape. It's a call to reimagine—not just digitize—the future of college.Guest Name: Dr. Shalini Gopalkrishnan, AI Strategist, San Francisco Bay UniversityGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Dr. Shalini Gopalkrishnan is an AI Strategist at San Francisco Bay University. She has been a serial entrepreneur , researcher, international speaker and author. Her research interests include Technology and analytics to build and accelerate social enterprises, public policy in entrepreneurship, women leadership and impact investing. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Julia Dixon, Forbes 30 Under 30 and founder of ESAI, joins Dustin live from the AI Show at ASU+GSV to unpack how her AI-powered platform is helping students craft authentic, compelling college essays—without crossing ethical lines.Drawing from her years as an admissions advisor, Julia explains why storytelling is the ultimate soft skill in today's AI-driven world—and how the right tools can empower students to own their narrative, impress admissions officers, and build a lifelong practice of self-expression.Guest Name: Julia Dixon - Founder and CEO at ESAIGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Julia Dixon is the Founder and CEO of ESAI (pronounced [ES] + [AY] + [EYE]), the storytelling platform for college applicants and young professionals. As a former college advisor, Julia saw a major inequality emerging as only the wealthiest families could afford resources for their students to stand out and get into the most competitive colleges and universities. She created ESAI to help level the playing field, so students of all backgrounds and resources could have a fair shot at telling their unique stories. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/About The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

Recorded live at ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Alisa, Nate, Nicole and Kate chat about the highlights and insights found at this year's conference. CAPS team members and affiliates jumped into conversations and sessions about AI, career-connected and work-based learning, middle school career exploration, credentialing and so much more! Listen in to hear the CAPS team's highlight reactions to their ASU+GSV experience.The Network is all about discovering the CAPS Model. The CAPS Network is a 501(c)3 supporting over 120 programs, in 20+ states and 4 countries. CAPS reimagines education to be a learner centered, profession based experience that catapults young people into passion and purpose. CAPS is going where students lead.Find us!Twitter: @capsnetLinkedIn: CAPS NetworkFacebook: CAPS NetworkInstagram: @capsnetwork

In this episode of Higher Ed Pulse, Mallory Willsea welcomes Kelly Sinacola, VP of Solution Engineering and Integration at Element451 and one of ASU+GSV's “Leading Women in AI,” to unpack higher ed's ever-evolving relationship with artificial intelligence. From student support bots to responsible AI partnerships, this episode explores how institutions are moving from resistance to full-on adoption. The conversation dives into what true AI literacy looks like, why trust is key, and where the next wave of innovation may hit.Related Articles: Champlain College partners with Anthropic to advance artificial intelligence in higher educationBusiness schools ease their resistance to AIGuest Name: Kelly Sinacola, Vice President Solution Engineering and Integrations, Element451Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-sinacola - - - -Connect With Our Host:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too!Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.Attend the 2025 Engage Summit! The Engage Summit is the premier conference for forward-thinking leaders and practitioners dedicated to exploring the transformative power of AI in education. Explore the strategies and tools to step into the next generation of student engagement, supercharged by AI. You'll leave ready to deliver the most personalized digital engagement experience every step of the way.Register now to secure your spot in Charlotte, NC, on June 24-25, 2025! Early bird registration ends February 1st -- https://engage.element451.com/register

The AI Show at ASU-GSV is next week, and I had the opportunity to talk with the co-founder, Fran Rosenberg, and the assistant VP of the AI Show Program, Michel Faliski, about the event's genesis and how to make the most of it. Jacob Kantor, my friend and friend to everyone, joined in for this conversation! Hope to see you in San Diego on April 5-7.  

Send us a textThis Week in Edtech, Alex Sarlin and guest host, Claire Zau  explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new VR tools and evolving strategies of tech giants.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:00] Preview of the ASU GSV Conference's AI show and its impact on education innovation.[00:05:00] OpenAI's partnerships with California State University and Estonia to scale AI in education.[00:09:00] ChatGPT reaches 400 million weekly active users, highlighting its growing role in education.[00:12:00] Google's Co-Scientist tool and Career Dreamer aim to personalize learning and career pathways.[00:23:00] Chegg's lawsuit against Google raises questions about AI's impact on SEO and business models.[00:27:00] Anthropic's new 3.7 model introduces hybrid reasoning with implications for education.[00:33:00] Meta's renewed push to integrate VR in classrooms to boost engagement.[00:36:00] Microsoft's Muse model generates real-time gameplay environments for learning simulations.[00:39:00] The potential of AI-driven simulations for personalized and immersive education.[00:46:00] Claire's advice for EdTech entrepreneurs on integrating AI effectively.

Send us a textThis week in EdTech, Alex and Ben break down the latest trends in AI and EdTech.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:27] Key takeaways from the Bay Area EdTech Summit.[00:04:55] BrainPop's CEO change and what it signals for edtech.[00:06:29] The decline of gamification and shifting user engagement.[00:10:37] BrainPop's business model and Lego's long-term vision.[00:13:50] AI's next leap—deep reasoning and memory-driven models.[00:17:56] Where edtech companies can still create real AI value.[00:19:14] The rise of AI-powered learning companions.[00:22:36] The edtech job market squeeze and hiring slowdowns.[00:23:45] ASU GSV, AI in game development, and upcoming events.

In this episode of On Boards, hosts Joe Ayoub and Raza Shaikh welcome Dr. Angela Jackson, founder of Future Forward Strategies, an award-winning social entrepreneur, a global C-Suite executive, and an experienced board member. She discusses the board's role in holding leadership accountable for “people strategies” and ensuring companies remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business environment. Her new book “The Win-Win Workplace: How Thriving Employees Drive Bottom-Line Success” will be published on March 11, 2025 and will be available from all major book retailers. Key Takeaways 1.    Workforce Wellbeing as a Strategy: ○     Dr. Jackson emphasizes the importance of viewing employee wellbeing as a core business strategy rather than just a set of HR policies, noting that companies with high employee wellbeing see 23% higher profitability and 43% lower turnover. 2.    Board Oversight and Accountability: ○     Boards should regularly evaluate metrics such as employee engagement, retention rates, and turnover costs, and tie executive compensation to key people-related outcomes. 3.    The Role of Inclusion and Investing in Employees: ○     Despite changes in external policies, companies should maintain their commitment to inclusion to foster trust, reduce risk and drive business outcomes ○     Staying proactive on workforce sentiment helps companies respond to potential risks before they escalate. 4.    Grow Your Own Deep Talent Bench  Strategy: ○     Developing internal talent pipelines reduces turnover by 40%, increases employee engagement by 20%, and builds a more resilient organization. Companies prioritizing internal mobility fill 63% of open roles internally and are 2.2x more likely to outperform competitors. 5.    Mitigating Workforce-Related Risks: ○     Dr. Jackson highlights how companies can reduce legal risks and avoid reputational damage by staying consistent with core values and policies.   Quotes “At its core, DEI was about creating workspaces where people could actually show up, be their best selves, and contribute. I'm not going to die on the sword of an acronym, but we must maintain that spirit.” “Keeping our finger on the pulse of employee sentiment is going to be more important than ever. When there's uncertainty at the highest levels in the country, that trickles down to the day to day.” “Win-Win Workplace strategies protect companies from workforce instability, reputational damage, and labor crises in a tight labor market.” “When employees love where they work and what they do, they tell everyone. They are our first customers if you're doing it the right way.” Guest Bio Dr. Angela Jackson is the founder of Future Forward Strategies, a labor market intelligence, design thinking, and strategy firm that helps leaders transform organizations and develop the human capital infrastructure essential for maintaining competitiveness while driving positive impact. With a focus on public, private, and non-profit sectors, Dr. Jackson's work centers on creating innovative solutions for the future of work. As a lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, Dr. Jackson teaches the next generation of students about entrepreneurship in the education marketplace. She was also the architect of the Future of Work Grand Challenge, a groundbreaking initiative designed to rapidly re-skill 25,000 displaced workers into living-wage jobs within 24 months. Dr. Jackson's expertise lies in crafting a future of work that is inclusive and sustainable. She has shared her insights at prominent conferences such as TEDx, Concordia Summit, Techonomy, ASU + GSV, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Digital Empowers National Summit, and Black Women Talk Tech. Her work and thought leadership have been featured in outlets including CNN, Stanford Social Innovation Review, Quartz, Harvard Business Review, and more. Links Win-Win Workplace: ​​https://www.readwinwinworkplace.com/

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: How can we build a sustainable, future-ready healthcare workforce to ensure exceptional patient care and advance health equity? Our next guest, Geoffrey Roche, is tackling this challenge as the inaugural North America Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers. With over 16 years of experience in hospital and higher education leadership, Geoffrey brings a unique perspective on bridging the gap between education and healthcare employment. Driven by a passion for diversity and innovation, Geoffrey shares Siemens Healthineers' pioneering vision to transform workforce development through strategic partnerships, apprenticeship programs, and cutting-edge technology. Join us to discover how Geoffrey and his team are attracting diverse talent, supporting current and future healthcare professionals, and revolutionizing career pathways to create a thriving, equitable healthcare ecosystem. Let's go!Episode Highlights:Geoffrey emphasizes the importance of developing workforce solutions by listening to the voices of patients and consumers, highlighting Siemens Healthineers' commitment to understanding and addressing real healthcare needs.Siemens Healthineers is tackling the critical shortage of imaging technologists, which is causing significant delays in patient care and financial losses for healthcare systems. Their approach includes attracting more diverse talent to the profession and creating supportive work environments.The company is partnering with academic institutions to create innovative educational programs that prepare students to be "future-ready" healthcare professionals, addressing both current workforce shortages and anticipated future needs.Geoffrey shares insights from a recent trip to the UK, where he studied their apprenticeship degree programs. He advocates for similar models in the US, allowing individuals to earn degrees while working and learning on the job.Siemens Healthineers is engaged in unique, long-term partnerships with major health systems like SSM Health and Atrium Health, focusing on community-based initiatives to improve economic mobility and healthcare access in underserved areas.About our Guest: Geoffrey M. Roche, MPA, is the son of a nurse, healthcare expert, diversity advocate, and education enthusiast, presently serving as the inaugural North America Director of Workforce Development at Siemens Healthineers, Executive Advisor, LEAD3R, Vice President, Axios Strategy, and National Healthcare Practice Executive Advisor at Core Education PBC. Roche speaks often on healthcare workforce topics at national conferences such as Becker's Annual Conference, HIMSS, HLTH, ASU+GSV, and ViVE. In 2022, Roche was nominated to the Forbes Business Council for his national level work.Roche has over 16 years of experience in hospital and higher education leadership in the United States. He has served on various boards and committees, including the United Way ofNorth Carolina, United Way of Lebanon County, United Way of Pennsylvania, and Patient Safety Committee for WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. Roche also presently serves on the JFFCorporate Innovation Council, representing the healthcare industry.Roche also serves as a Senior Advisor with Econsult Solutions, Partner with Product10x, DNPs of Color Advisory Committee, and Leavitt School of Health Advisory Council at Western Governors University, and strategic advisor to numerous...

Sylvie Milverton is Co-founder and CEO of Lynx Educate (a learning benefit platform to help companies retain workers by differentiating their benefits offering) and Host of Talent is Everywhere Podcast. Sylvie and her team are backed by leading investors in the EdTech and Future of Work space, including Rethink, Emerge, Southern New Hampshire University and Brighteye Ventures. Her customer list includes well-known logos such as Deliveroo and Lynx Educate has been voted Top 200 European EdTech startups (Holon IQ) and Top 20 EdTech startups globally (ASU GSV).Before co-founding Lynx Educate, Sylvie spent her career in various Finance seats, growing and operating international education companies in Latin America and Europe. So, in this episode of the First-time Founders Podcast, we discuss how and why she stepped out of being an employee finance executive and into being a ‘visionary' founder leader - and what she's learned through her unusual entrepreneurial journey.Interested viewers can reach Sylvie via https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviemilverton/ and Rob (https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertliddiard/) at Rob@mission-group.co.uk (or to book some free time with Rob, visit https://www.eosworldwide.com/rob-liddiard). Alternatively, if you'd prefer Rob to send you a free copy of Traction (the book by Gino Wickman which explains The Entrepreneurial Operating System) just complete the form here: https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-giveaway?implementer_email=rob.liddiard@eosworldwide.com

MindShareTV Podcast with Evan St. Lifer, CEO, @InnovateK12 on the recent ASU+GSV Conference in #SanDiego.

Live from the #AirShow #ASU+GSV @asugsvsummit in conversation with Aman Sahota Co-founder @factorsedu #GenAI #Edtech #startups

Live from the #AirShow #ASU+GSV @asugsvsummit #sandiego in conversation with Warren Salmon CEO & Founder @wsalmon #Ashaware.

Recorded live from the 2024 ASU+GSV summit hall of innovators, Jeanne is joined by vocal coach to-the-stars Roger Love, and delves into the true meaning of ‘finding your voice' and why the ‘tuning' and management of it matters so much for educators and learners alike, his work with the ASU teaching college, and why this work on human communication is more important than ever with the rise of AI generative content and adaptive learning. Listen on for more! The Yass Prize at ASU+GSV 2024: Rays of Innovation: The Impact of the Yass Prize | ASU+GSV Summit 2024 - YouTube ASU+GSV Summit: www.asugsvsummit.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/inpiazza/support

What if the future of education could be transformed by the power of AI? Join us as we sit down with Merissa Sadler-Holder, the recipient of ASU+GSV's 2024 Leading Woman in AI title and visionary founder of Teaching with Machines. Listen as Merissa passionately discusses the importance of collective learning and how she equips educators with the resources they need to harness AI for both their professional growth and their students' success. We also touch on the hot topic of academic integrity and the evolving landscape of cheating in the AI era.As we look ahead to the 24-25 school year, we provide valuable insights for teachers and curriculum writers on how to smoothly incorporate AI into educational settings. Merissa underscores the importance of starting with just one AI tool to prevent feeling overwhelmed. Wrapping up, we celebrate the transformative potential of AI literacy, collaborative learning, and professional development! You'll love this episode packed full of wisdom! 

Host Mike Palmer rounds out our coverage of the ASU+GSV Summit with two shorter conversations recorded in San Diego with Diana Hughes and Sunil Gunderia from Age of Learning, the company behind educational products like ABCmouse and the classroom offerings MyMathAcademy and MyReadingAcademy. First we learn about Diana's background designing empathetic video games and how that translates to creating engaging educational experiences. She provides insights into blending AI with human instruction, viewing AI as an augmentation tool rather than a replacement for teachers. We're talking cyborgs, not robots. Then we join Mike's hallway chat with Sunil Gunderia, Age of Learning's Chief Innovation Officer. Sunil reflects on trends from the AIR summit preceding ASU+GSV, like major school districts embracing AI to advance equitable learning. He shares how Age of Learning partners with companies like OpenAI to enhance content creation while centering efficacy. The episode examines AI's potential to personalize learning at scale and collect data to drive instruction. Both guests emphasize marrying technology with behavioral science principles to build learner identity alongside academic skills. As this transformative time unfolds, we're urged to collaborate in ensuring AI helps all students flourish. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more.

In this captivating discussion recorded live at the ASU+GSV AIR Show, Katy Kappler, co-founder and CEO of InScribe, shares her journey founding InScribe which is a platform dedicated to creating vibrant digital communities that support diverse student populations. She gives her insights on the critical role of human connection in online education and explores the potential and challenges of integrating AI to enhance student engagement and success.Guest Name: Katy Kappler, CEO and Co-Founder at InScribeGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Katy Kappler has 20 years of successes and lessons learned designing, building, and launching enterprise technology solutions. She is passionate about experiences that connect individuals more deeply with the world around them, and is dedicated to finding solutions that extend access to high quality education for everyone. Katy's experience working with both startups and established corporations has provided her valuable perspectives on building and leading teams, motivating and engaging employees, and navigating the fields of education and technology. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Recorded at the ASU+GSV inaugural AIR Show, Mallory chats with Obi Ogbanufe, a Professor at the University of North Texas. Obi shares her insights on the crucial role of ethics in artificial intelligence, particularly within educational technology. She explains and explores “FATE” — the importance of incorporating fairness, accountability, transparency, explainability, and privacy into AI systems. Obi underscores the impact these principles can have on both developers and consumers of AI.Guest Name: Obi Ogbanufe, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Information Technology and Decision Sciences at the University of North Texas.Guest Bio: Dr. Obi is a researcher and an educator. She teaches data mining, cybersecurity, predictive analytics, and data warehousing courses. Her research includes behavioral security, cybercrime, ethics of artificial intelligence, and risk management. She is also a recipient of the National Science Foundation CyberCorps Award. Her research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including Information Systems Journal, Decision Support Systems, and Information & Management. She has a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and Engineering, a Master of Science in Systems Engineering and Management, and a PhD in Information Systems.Dr. Obi has worked in many technical and managerial roles in the private and public sectors. She founded Indigomark LLC, a technology consulting company, and is the author of the book series "Technology Made Simple for the Technical Recruiter" and other technical screening books in Java, Databases, and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning.  - - - -Connect With Our Co-Hosts:Mallory Willsea https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallorywillsea/https://twitter.com/mallorywillseaSeth Odell https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethodell/https://twitter.com/sethodellAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Pulse is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and Confessions of a Higher Education Social Media Manager.Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Mallory will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Mike Palmer takes us on a whirlwind tour through the recent ASU+GSV Summit and AIR Show in San Diego. We hear the buzzing energy of the events as Mike shares his hot takes and insider scoops fresh off the ground. The AI Revolution Show provided an intriguing glimpse into the new AI-powered products aiming to "supercharge" teachers' capabilities. Mike lauds the vision of positioning AI not as a replacement but as an empowering force operating "behind the teachers" to enhance their impact. As Mike tours the exhibitor floor, we get the inside scoop on promising platforms like Kyron Learning, and Atypical AI - all striving to bolster teachers with smart content creation tools, personalized instruction, and data-driven insights. The conference wasn't just about tech though - we hear tales of surprise mascot appearances earning the moniker "Clippy's Revenge." Mike ponders finding the right balance between injecting narrative whimsy while ensuring the human touch remains central. Shifting to the main ASU+GSV event, we're treated to thought-provoking conversations around higher education's mounting challenges - from the looming "enrollment cliff" to concerns over cost and completion rates. Could partnerships harnessing AI provide a way to improve access and student success? In a live recorded happy hour interview, we hear directly Paul Gollash from ETS and Dana Bryson from Study.com as they announce an exciting free AI-powered PRAXIS prep offering to support aspiring teachers, especially from underrepresented backgrounds. Throughout the whirlwind episode, Mike's authentic voice shines through - blending expert analysis with relatable humor and insights gleaned from walking the streets of San Diego. We close on an upbeat note, with Mike feeling newly inspired to dig deeper into the future of education and work through his growing slate of podcasts including EdHeads and The Cusp with Paul Fain. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more sharp takes on what's emerging in education.

Running It Back recorded live together in person for the first time! Mike Palmer and Tarlin Ray record this podcast live from the 39th floor of a hotel in San Diego while attending the ASU+GSV education technology conference. Despite the non-sports setting, we manage to discuss a variety of basketball topics in our signature free-flowing style. Our main focus rests on Jalen Brunson's impact on the New York Knicks and his potential to be one of the most underrated stars in the NBA this playoff season. We debate his elite basketball IQ, leadership qualities that have unlocked teammates like Isaiah Hartenstein, and how his game compares to past greats like Isiah Thomas and Kevin Johnson. Other storylines include our playoff predictions, the Knicks' chances against teams like the Bucks, Celtics and 76ers in the East, and frequent references to the 1990s Knicks. Sans our usual prep, and in-person, not in Zoom, the new dynamic brings a fresh energy to the conversation. Don't miss insights into leadership, life, and more while chopping it up heading into the 2024 NBA Playoffs.

In this captivating discussion recorded live at the ASU+GSV AIR Show, Katy Kappler, co-founder and CEO of InScribe, shares her journey founding InScribe which is a platform dedicated to creating vibrant digital communities that support diverse student populations. She gives her insights on the critical role of human connection in online education and explores the potential and challenges of integrating AI to enhance student engagement and success.Guest Name: Katy Kappler, CEO and Co-Founder at InScribeGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Katy Kappler has 20 years of successes and lessons learned designing, building, and launching enterprise technology solutions. She is passionate about experiences that connect individuals more deeply with the world around them, and is dedicated to finding solutions that extend access to high quality education for everyone. Katy's experience working with both startups and established corporations has provided her valuable perspectives on building and leading teams, motivating and engaging employees, and navigating the fields of education and technology. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

In this engaging episode recorded live at the ASU+GSV AIR Show, Jared Stein shares insights into the transformative potential and current challenges of artificial intelligence in education. With a rich background in launching successful online education programs, founding and leading Rarebird Ed Tech, and a deep understanding of the higher ed landscape, Jared shares his unique insights on how institutions can effectively leverage technology to address critical issues like enrollment and retention.Guest Name: Jared Stein, Principal Consultant at Rarebird Ed TechGuest Social: LinkedInGuest Bio: Jared Stein helps the world's best ed tech startups make a positive impact on the world, faster. In our increasingly complex world, education needs ed tech more than ever — to make difficult things simpler and seemingly impossible things achievable for teachers, students, staff, and families. To do this, he leverages 12+ years as a leader in online and blended education at US universities. More importantly, Jared brings knowledge and experiences from 11+ years inside Instructure, one of the world's most successful ed tech startups, from Series B through 2 IPOs.  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

We're thrilled to share this compelling live discussion with Elizabeth Reilley and Amanda Gulley from Arizona State University, recorded at the inaugural ASU+GSV AIR Show. This episode dives into ASU's pioneering AI projects, exploring how AI technology is reshaping student and faculty experiences at ASU and beyond. Discover how ASU leverages AI for impactful educational innovations and community engagement, pushing the boundaries of traditional education.Guest Names: Amanda Gulley, Chief of Product & User Experience - EdPlus at Arizona State UniversityDr. Elizabeth Reilley, Executive Director of AI Acceleration at Arizona State UniversityGuest Bios: As the Chief of Product and User Experience within EdPlus at Arizona State University, Amanda Gulley believes that everything we build should be tailored to the experience. Her passion for product development, data and design stems far outside her everyday job and has become a hobby that has provided her countless opportunities as an expert to learn, mentor and practice the field in all walks of life. She has been in education for almost 15 years, 11 of them within technology and product.Dr. Elizabeth Reilley is the Executive Director, AI Acceleration, with Enterprise Technology at Arizona State University. Previously at ASU, she worked in the area of Data and Analysis also within Enterprise Technology. Elizabeth has 15 years of experience in higher education working in Academic Affairs, Information Technology, and Strategy and Policy. She has a PhD in Educational Research, Measurement and Evaluation and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a BA in Philosophy and Community and Justice Studies from Guilford College.Guest Social Handles:Amanda's LinkedInElizabeth's LinkedIn  - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

Linkedin / Instagram / Thread: @thevincechan Vince, an Amazon bestselling author in career management, is a globally recognized speaker on the 'future of work.' Her unique expertise comes from a blend of being a Chicago-trained behavioral economist and the former Asia-Pacific head of a billion-dollar U.S. investment firm. Raised in Hong Kong and Canada, Vince pursued economics, followed by MBA degrees from Yale University and Chicago Booth School of Business. Her professional acumen is further solidified by U.S. CPA and CFA® credentials. Vince's vibrant 15-plus-year corporate career has spanned global financial markets, with significant roles at S&P Global Ratings, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and TCW Asset Management. Among her standout achievements are raising $1 billion in collaboration with 'King of Bonds' Jeffrey Gundlach and Goldman Sachs, and facilitating over 100 multi-million-dollar funding transactions for Top 50 global banks. Separately, her contributions have been recognized with accolades such as Forbes China's Outstanding Overseas Returnee in 2015 and Yale School of Management's Outstanding Volunteer Leadership award in 2018. A decade ago, Vince boldly transitioned from finance to the 'future of work' sector. Since then, she has actively modernized the workforce, working in both traditional and digital education spheres. In Beijing, her collaboration with Renmin University of China (China's Top 10) yielded a popular career guide. She further supported career advancement for the Schwarzman Scholars. In Shanghai with New Oriental (NYSE: EDU), she designed and taught business school preparatory programs to thousands of students. In Hong Kong, she co-developed an entrepreneurship program inspired by Chicago Booth's Polsky Center. Vince's impact extends to global stages like SXSW, ASU-GSV, Web Summit, and RISE conference. There, she has shared insights alongside leaders from Degreed, Google, and Udemy, driving forward conversations on workforce development in the tech era. Her personal motto, "own your change, or be changed," reflects her resilience through 18 career transitions and six major economic crises. Vince's journey through three burnouts has become a testament to her strength, showcasing her ability to thrive through transformative challenges. Beyond her professional pursuits, Vince is a WSET certified wine connoisseur, appreciating richly structured wines. She also enjoys playing tennis, constructing intricate Lego models, and delving into deep stories across various media. Her favorites include classics like “The Godfather,” “The Sound of Music,” “Sherlock,” Vivaldi's “The Four Seasons,” as well as literary works like “On Tyranny,” “The Little Prince,” and the “Harry Potter” series. Vince Chan's Career Journey and Future Plans Vince Chan shared his professional background and future plans. He has been in the corporate and financial world for over 15 years and has worked for major institutions in Hong Kong, Asia, and the US. Post the credit crisis, he moved into entrepreneurship and became an author, writing two books for young professionals. He also worked as a leadership coach in China and Hong Kong. Vince Chan expressed his interest in setting up an investment fund for new ventures and his desire to make a greater contribution to society, especially in the areas of education technology and future skills. He also shared his personal struggles, including career changes, economic crises, and mental health issues, but emphasized his resilience and current thriving state. Resilience, Adaptability, and Future of Work Vince Chan highlighted the importance of resilience and adaptability in facing work challenges, including burnout. Michael D. Levitt shared his personal experiences with mental issues and discussed the future of work and skills in the context of AI and emerging technologies. Michael suggested an introduction between Vince Chan and a career individual seeking advice. The conversation concluded with Vince Chan discussing the significant changes brought about by the current global crisis, emphasizing the need to adapt to these unprecedented changes. Emphasizing Individual Control and Learning Amidst Covid-19 Vince Chan emphasized the importance of individuals taking control of their own change, rather than being forced to adapt to changes imposed by others. He highlighted the need for continuous learning, especially in the areas of digital and human-centric skills. However, he also pointed out that many education technology platforms merely recycle existing content without focusing on skills such as career development, navigation, and reinvention. Michael D. Levitt agreed with Vince Chan's points, noting the traumatic impacts of forced changes like lockdowns and border closures due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Embracing Change and Control in Career and Life Michael D. Levitt emphasized the importance of taking control of one's own life and career, highlighting the dangers of stressing over things beyond our control. He encouraged people to gain exposure to different experiences, including volunteering, to broaden their skills and consider career changes. He also cautioned against rushing into the use of new technologies like AI without understanding the underlying business needs first. Vince Chan agreed with Michael's points, extending the metaphor of running one's life like a business, regardless of one's profession. Portfolio Careers and Authenticity Intelligence Summary   Introductions and backgrounds @ 0:00 Vince shares his background transitioning between 16 careers in finance and experiencing burnout. Michael acknowledges the value of Vince's diverse experiences in navigating change. Navigating change and career reinvention @ 4:30 Vince asserts that owning change through authenticity intelligence allows thriving amid uncertainty. Learning new skills maintains career control. Michael affirms that diverse experiences foster adaptability. Owning your change and authenticity intelligence @ 14:45 Vince advocates becoming the CEO of one's career by embracing change. Authenticity intelligence outweighs technical skills. Michael agrees that controlling life's direction through continuous self-improvement ensures fulfillment. The future of work and skills @ 16:00 Vince stresses developing navigation and reinvention skills is critical futureproofing. Technical skills alone are insufficient. Michael concurs that testing new tools prevents wasted efforts that complicate tasks. Building your portfolio career and business model @ 22:51 Vince recommends monetizing diverse talents through an entrepreneurial mindset. Authenticity emerges from understanding one's purpose. Michael encourages volunteering to explore careers and gaining exposure for informed choices. Conclusion and next steps @ 27:45 Vince and Michael appreciate their discussion and look forward to future collaborations. Vince invites Michael on his podcast to share burnout solutions. They agree on the importance of ownership in career reinvention.  

In this bonus episode, Dustin chats with Ardis to dive into their anticipation and respective plans for the upcoming ASU+GSV AIR Show. They discuss Element451's advancements in AI tools for education, reflect on their experiences with AI, and the evolution of the ASU+GSV Summit. Ardis shares his excitement around showcasing the developments happening at Element451 to a wider audience, while Dustin details his eagerness to further his learning about AI in a more formal capacity.Let us know if you'll be there and would like to chat!Guest Name: Ardis Kadiu, Founder & CEO at Element451Guest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/https://twitter.com/ardis - - - -Connect With Our Host:Dustin Ramsdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinramsdell/https://twitter.com/HigherEd_GeekAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:The Higher Ed Geek is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Generation AI and I Wanna Work There. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Dustin will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200! Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

After the twists and turns of the COVID years, 2023 was a stabilizing period in the education sector, even with fewer deals and tightened valuations. 2024 is now looking brighter, as capital markets show signs of recovery, making this an opportune moment for companies that have been biding their time—especially if they're attending the ASU+GSV Summit on April 14-17. Whether you're an educator, an investor or an entrepreneur, you'll learn a lot from our recent conversation with Taylor Smith, a managing director at Tucker Capital. In this episode, he shares valuable advice that can help potential acquirers and acquirees navigate the mergers and acquisitions landscape with confidence and clarity. You can meet Taylor and the Tucker Capital team as well as Jacob from PRP at the AIR and ASU+GSV events this weekend! You can reach them at: tsmith@tuckercapital.com and jacob@prp.group

This episode is supported by our recent Artificial Intelligence publication which focuses on the ways in which AI is shaping teaching, leading and learning. On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen is joined by Karema Akilah, founder of the Genius School, Genii DAO and Geniiverse. We met Karema at ASU+GSV and were struck by her creative “genius” in pulling together homeschools, Web3, metaverse worlds and all around commitment to learner agency, purpose and difference making. Links: LinkedIn Personal Site Genii DAO Site Genii DAO Twitter Genius School - Decentralized, Democratic, Self-Directed Robert Kiyosaki, Cash Flow 101 What Can Decentralized Organizations Accomplish in Education? Raising Free People - Akilah Richards Raising Free People Book John Holt - Unschooling

In this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Bart Epstein,a Research Associate Professor in the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Virginia. The education entrepreneur was named one of the 30 K-12 IT Influencers to Follow by EdTech Magazine in 2022. He is the founder of the EdTech Evidence Exchange, a board member at ISTE+ASCD,  and a civil test pilot for NASA.Some Questions We Ask:Tell us about your background and journey in education. (00:32)What are your thoughts about the ASU+GSV conference? (01:55)Could you share your research about the EdTech Genome Project and the EdTech Evidence Exchange? (05:31)What are the challenges and opportunities for ISTE+ASCD in relation to AI? (13:38)How do you evaluate tech solutions and recommend them to district leaders? (19:22)How did you build and elevate your own profile, and what are your suggestions for other leaders? (27:09)What are you most hopeful about in the coming year? (34:18)In This Episode, You Will Learn:Bart Epstein's background and journey in education (00:43)His thoughts about ASU+GSV and AI (02:38)All about EdTech Evidence Exchange and the EdTech Genome Project (05:55)Challenges and opportunities for ISTE+ASCD (13:59)Tech solution evaluations and recommendations (19:36)His process for building his own profile and suggestions for other leaders (27:37)His hopes and expectations for the coming year (34:25)Quotes:“I think we're most likely in the coming years to see AI teaching assistants help reduce variability in classrooms in a way that makes whole class lessons more effective for all students.”“At ISTE and ASCD, we are focused on providing educators with the tools and support, and community that they need as they lead this recovery. Quite frankly, they are exhausted, and many of them are working environments in environments where there are teacher shortages. They are heroes who can only operate on fumes for so long. And so we need to collectively find ways to make it as easy as possible for them to get the support that they need.”“AI, when it's done right, like other technologies, should save you a lot of time. And it should free you up to do the things that are most human and most impactful.”“Stay laser-focused on the wants and needs of your intended audience. In a world of endless boring press releases and webinars, the way to stand out, in my experience, is to understand what people want and then give it to them. And if you don't know, ask them! People love to talk about their problems. Ask them what frustrates them, what else have they tried, what would fix their problem, what evidence they'd want to see what change they care about in the world.”“Remember, it's never about you. It's always about them.”“I'm most hopeful that we'll continue to make progress towards learning how to use technology to better support students and teachers. We really need it to perform.”Connect with Bart:LinkedInTwitterStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

Adrian Ridner is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Study.com and an industry leader in education technology.Adrian has created the leading online learning platform in the world at delivering a personalized learning experience to students and teachers from grade school through college and beyond. Adrian has spent the past two decades bringing together academic experts across all subjects, with the leading technologists and learning scientists to build the most innovative micro-learning platform with the sole purpose to eliminate the most common educational barriers and make education accessible.Adrian has been committed to advancing personalized and engaging learning at scale for students of varying needs and diverse backgrounds to help level the playing field. Study.com's short video lessons and online courses help students achieve their educational goals and degrees needed to unlock economic opportunities. As an Argentine immigrant, Adrian is particularly proud that Study.com helps students, teachers and parents in the U.S. and around the world. He gets excited about each learner that shares their personal story, from every corner of the globe, about how Study.com empowered them to achieve their education and career dreams.In 2017, Adrian launched the Working Scholars® program as an accelerated pathway to a bachelor's degree offering flexibility, convenience and little to no student debt for working adults. The program has expanded nationally to dozens of cities, uplifting underserved communities one college graduate at a time. Adrian is very proud of the impact Working Scholars is having and humbled that is was named CA Non-Profit of the Year.

In part two of a collaboration with RISE Reports podcast and ASU+GSV, Curtis Valentine and panelists, Sharif El-Mekki and Matthew Mugo Fields discuss in detail what schooling, education, and learning look like in the future. In part 2 of this two part series, PPI's Reinventing America's Schools (RAS) Project Co-Director Curtis Valentine, in collaboration with EdChoice, sits down for a live panel conversation and podcast recording at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego with Sharif El-Mekki, Chief Executive Officer at The Center for Black Educator Development, and Matthew Mugo Fields, General Manager of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, HMH and President of Heinemann Publishing. They discuss the future of education, the future of teaching, and importance of school choice for families across America.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6hYnqceWTkaZMoIBV7eXVN?si=Zi8s8D4ZTr61zXzc3QiYDw&nd=1

Are you interested in attending one of the field's largest gatherings of K-12 education innovators? The Aurora Institute Symposium 2023 promises community, lessons about education innovation from the field, and the latest research and policy to support education transformation. Find out more here.  On this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast Nate McClennen is joined by Orly Friedman Head of School at Red Bridge in San Francisco, a unique learning environment that builds agency in young people. Orly has worked in the DC public schools, Khan Lab School and with Transcend - among many other experiences. We had the chance to catch up with her at ASU-GSV and she was excited to share the story of the school.  Links: Red Bridge Orly Friedman Bogota, Columbia: Colegio Fontán

What does school in America look like in 2050? In collaboration with RISE Reports podcast and ASU+GSV, Curtis Valentine and panelists Nina Gilbert and Sharhonda Bossier talk about the future of education and teaching. In part 1 of this two part series, PPI's Reinventing America's Schools (RAS) Project Co-Director Curtis Valentine, in collaboration with EdChoice, sits down for a live panel conversation and podcast recording at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego with Nina Gilbert, Executive Director of the Center for Excellence in Education at Morehouse College, and Sharhonda Bossier, Chief Executive Officer of Education Leaders of Color. They discuss the future of education, the future of teaching, and importance of school choice for families across America. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-future-of-schools-part-1/id1519327729?i=1000612638884

Ashley Chiampo is the Chief Learning Officer at the Emeritus Institute of Management, an online learning company. Shehas over 20 years of experience supporting people and organizations to reach learning goals and achieve greater effectiveness. Her background includes working with CXOs and senior leaders in small private companies, international development organizations, and multi-billion dollar publicly traded organizations.  She focuses on creating and delivering meaningful learning experiences that can impact learner's lives. Ashley also holds an Adjunct Faculty position at Asia School of Business in Kuala Lumpur, an affiliate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to Emeritus, Ashley Chiampo ran an executive coaching company, New Global Mind and worked at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Ashley is a trained group facilitator and a certified executive coach with over 2000 hours of coaching practice. She is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) granted by the ICF. Previously she was a management consultant for the Boston Consulting Group and a mechanical engineer for PTC. Ashley holds an MBA degree from the Wharton School, an MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT and a BA from Brown University.

Chuck Cohn is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Nerdy (parent company of Varsity Tutors). Chuck founded the company in 2007 during his junior year of college after experiencing frustration finding the personalized help he needed for a calculus course. He spent his early career working in energy & power investment banking at Wells Fargo Securities (Wachovia) and healthcare private equity at Ascension Ventures, an $800M AUM private equity fund. Chuck bootstrapped Nerdy before leaving his private equity role to focus on growing Nerdy full-time at the end of 2011. Anthony Salcito, Chief Institution Business Officer, leads Varsity Tutors for Schools and is responsible for Nerdy's efforts to support institutions as they work to transform learning opportunities for students and educators across a range of offerings. Prior to joining Nerdy, Anthony served as Vice President of Worldwide Education at Microsoft. In this role, he was responsible for driving Microsoft's education engagement and relationships globally, including long-term partnerships with schools, universities and other public sector customers. Throughout his Microsoft career, he helped launch many of the company's cornerstone education programs and is recognized as a champion for teachers and a global education thought leader.

Amy Bevilacqua is a Managing Partner of Green Street Impact Partners. With over 30 years of experience at the intersection of the education, media and technology sectors, she has an abiding passion for advancing innovation and scaling education companies that deliver on learner-centered missions. Amy believes in impact investing in the future of education.

Fadl and Nexford University are on a mission to solve the world's biggest challenge: education. As a next-generation university, Nexford is set to positively impact millions of lives globally.Nexford's two core principles are:• A lack of education is the root cause of most global challenges; and• People should be able to access economic opportunities, irrespective of physical locationNexford is partnered with Microsoft, IBM and LinkedIn – who provide tools, courses and programmes to enrich the learning experience. Nexford also uses machine learning and AI to create a data and skills-driven curriculum designed to match employers' needs.Fadl became an entrepreneur at 18, and has 20 years' experience founding digital marketing and technology businesses. He founded and managed the MENA region's leading digital engagement agency - its clients included: Fortune 500s, US State Department, International and government organizations.

Host Mike Palmer is joined by Nancy our Virtual Cohost in a conversation about emerging trends in EdTech, Generative AI and more coming out of his recent trip to the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. We start by plugging Nancy into Chat GPT to connect Mary Shelley's Frankenstein to the emerging transformations powered by Large Language Models and Gen AI. Then Mike reflects on his embodied, human experiences of the conference as opposed to the benefits of digesting the content online. How does this relate to elements of human cognition that generative AI still struggles with? From there we explore what works best in person and how to adapt your approach to conferences to make the best of use of your time while you're there. Mike points to his three big themes from the conference: generative AI, a renewed focus on skills and skill development, and the blending of AI with human competencies through the rollout of online tutoring and related programs. We get a little bit meta as we demonstrate how human and can blend together in new ways in a thought-provoking exploration you don't want to miss.

Marni Baker Stein is Coursera's Chief Content Officer, where she oversees the company's content and credential strategy and partner relationships. Marni has more than 25 years of experience in producing and scaling online and hybrid education programs.Previously, she was provost and chief academic officer at Western Governors University, where she leads WGU's academic programs, faculty, and teams. She drives the university's focus on student success.Prior to WGU, she served as chief innovation officer for the University of Texas System's Institute for Transformational Learning. She also worked as the senior associate dean of Columbia University's School of Continuing Education, where she oversaw the school's academic portfolio and was responsible for the development, design, and evaluation of all online and hybrid programs.In August 2016, Stein was selected by the Department of Education to serve as a member of the National Technical Working Group charged with using technology to transform higher education through the expansion of the 2016 National Educational Technology Plan.Stein has a Ph.D. in teaching, learning, and curriculum from the University of Pennsylvania.

Rebecca Agostino is the Vice President of Learning at Multiverse, leading the program, coaching and intervention teams for the US region. Previously, she was the founding principal of Freedom Prep High School, a college-preparatory school in Camden, New Jersey, and a special educator in New York City. Rebecca graduated as a Robertson Scholar from Duke University with a BS in Economics; she earned a Master of Teaching from Fordham University and an MBA from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Kemi Akinsanya-Rose brings more than 20 years of consulting, operations, strategy, marketing, and education technology experience to Cambium. Kemi provides expertise in these areas to help Cambium develop leadership capabilities, scale business opportunities, and accelerate overall performance. Kemi is instrumental in leading Cambium's overall and business unit objectives in organizational and talent strategy, diversity efforts, program development, and financial operations to expand our nationwide impact on student achievement and teacher professional development.Kemi earned her bachelor's degree in economics from Northwestern University, her Master of Business Administration from the Wharton School of Business, and a master's degree in education leadership from the Broad Center at the Yale School of Management. Prior to joining Cambium, Kemi managed a global portfolio of client relationships across various industries where she provided bespoke strategic consulting services, served as the Chief Operating Officer & Chief Diversity Officer of EL Education (formerly Expeditionary Learning), and was the Chief Information Officer at the nation's largest school district, New York City Department of Education. 

Tiffany Green is the founder of Uprooted Academy™, an Edtech platform designed to give students courage, confidence, and competitiveness in the college application process. Tiffany is a Black, first-generation Edtech founder merging mental health and college access. She is also an adjunct faculty of undergraduate and graduate psychology and serves as a licensed therapist and college counselor for the world's only high school that travels the globe. Tiffany earned her graduate degree in counseling psychology from Howard University and became a licensed psychotherapist.   Focusing on her passion for understanding and helping alleviate educational anxiety for students, the college readiness program incorporates mental well-being and social-emotional learning while affirming identity and providing the "cheat code" hidden from low-income, first-generation applicants could be vital in minimizing the social capital, opportunity, and wealth gap.

We speak with legendary Edtech investor Jennifer Carolan, Managing Director of Reach Capital, and cover topics like:ASU GSV TakeawaysBen and Alex discuss some of the big takeaways from ASU GSV: Gen AI, Skills-based hiring and assessment +  shorter runways & potential for consolidationAI Tools continue to Proliferate in Edtech: Edtech is going crazy for AI (Josh Bersin)Chegg announces CheggMate, the new AI companion, built with GPT-4Schoolytics: Building an AI Co-teacher for every classroomBrainly Announces Beta Access to New AI FeaturesHiLink Unveils AI-Powered Lesson Planning Feature Purpose-Built for EducatorsLabster Announces Automatic User Experience Upgrade to its Virtual Science Lab Simulation EdTech PlatformWorkera launches Generative AI and ChatGPT benchmarkingThe Edtech Websites That Power LLMs Like ChatGPTInside the secret list of websites that make AI like ChatGPT sound smartWe unpack, via WaPo, which Edtech tools are being used to train Large Language ModelsWikipedia (#2)Scribd (#3)Coursera (#12)Instructables (#15)Wikihow (#41)Edweek (#91)Youtube (#104)Edweek Blogs (#182)Quizlet (#1,447)Udemy (#5165)Skillshare (#14,528)Course Hero (#15,996)Pearson (#16,709)Unacademy (26,507)Chegg (75,565)Kahoot (133,209)Byju's (330,315)Duolingo (#507,900)Khan Academy (#570,781)Edx (#646,320)Guild Rebrands and ExpandsGuild Unveils New Brand and Product, Evolving Beyond Education to Accelerate Career Mobility for America's Workforce

Si comme Bill Gates vous trouvez l'IA absolument incroyable et au potentiel illimité, alors peut-être partagerez-vous aussi son opinion sur l'éducation… ou pas ! En effet, le cofondateur de Microsoft estime qu'une IA générative comme ChatGPT sera bientôt capable d'enseigner, avec une capacité pédagogique aussi bonne que n'importe quel humain. Après avoir qualifié l'IA de la plus grande révolution depuis l'ordinateur personnel, le magnat de la tech a évoqué les bénéfices des modèles linguistiques pour l'éducation. Lors d'un événement intitulé ASU+GSV organisé par plusieurs universités à San Diego, le milliardaire a déclaré que les chatbots d'IA, comme le célèbre ChatGPT, pourront aider les enfants à apprendre à lire et à écrire dans les 18 prochains mois. Selon Gates, un chatbot tel que ChatGPT pourrait servir de tuteur, offrant une solution plus économique pour de nombreux parents défavorisés. Je cite « l'accès à un tuteur est trop cher pour la plupart des étudiants [surtout si l'on prend en compte] que ce tuteur s'adapte et se souvienne de tout ce que vous avez fait et regarde l'ensemble de votre travail » fin de citation. Dans un avenir très proche, les chatbots animés par l'IA deviendront je cite « aussi bons que n'importe quel humain en tant que tuteur ». Selon Bill Gates, nous ne sommes pas loin du moment où les IA pourront « s'engager dans un dialogue pour aider les étudiants à comprendre leurs lacunes ». Dans un premier temps, l'IA aidera surtout les élèves à améliorer leur façon d'écrire et de lire. Bill Gates met en avant plusieurs initiatives prometteuses dans ce sens, comme le projet Khanmigo, développé par la Khan Academy. Il s'agit d'un enseignant virtuel animé par GPT-4, la dernière mise à jour du modèle GPT d'OpenAI, capable de faciliter l'apprentissage des mathématiques, des sciences et des sciences humaines pour les étudiants de tous âges. Ces dernières semaines, l'intelligence artificielle a surpris le monde entier en démontrant ses capacités. ChatGPT a notamment réussi à passer une licence médicale et un examen de droit, obtenant de meilleurs résultats que certains diplômés. Dans ce contexte, Bill Gates est convaincu que l'IA peut contribuer à résoudre certains des grands problèmes de l'humanité tels que la faim dans le monde. C'est pourquoi Bill Gates s'oppose fermement à l'idée d'un moratoire sur l'intelligence artificielle demandé par de nombreux scientifiques et personnalités comme Elon Musk. Face à la pression du secteur, Sam Altman, PDG et cofondateur d'OpenAI, a accepté de reporter le développement de GPT-5, la future version du modèle de langage, jusqu'à nouvel ordre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Si comme Bill Gates vous trouvez l'IA absolument incroyable et au potentiel illimité, alors peut-être partagerez-vous aussi son opinion sur l'éducation… ou pas ! En effet, le cofondateur de Microsoft estime qu'une IA générative comme ChatGPT sera bientôt capable d'enseigner, avec une capacité pédagogique aussi bonne que n'importe quel humain.Après avoir qualifié l'IA de la plus grande révolution depuis l'ordinateur personnel, le magnat de la tech a évoqué les bénéfices des modèles linguistiques pour l'éducation. Lors d'un événement intitulé ASU+GSV organisé par plusieurs universités à San Diego, le milliardaire a déclaré que les chatbots d'IA, comme le célèbre ChatGPT, pourront aider les enfants à apprendre à lire et à écrire dans les 18 prochains mois. Selon Gates, un chatbot tel que ChatGPT pourrait servir de tuteur, offrant une solution plus économique pour de nombreux parents défavorisés. Je cite « l'accès à un tuteur est trop cher pour la plupart des étudiants [surtout si l'on prend en compte] que ce tuteur s'adapte et se souvienne de tout ce que vous avez fait et regarde l'ensemble de votre travail » fin de citation.Dans un avenir très proche, les chatbots animés par l'IA deviendront je cite « aussi bons que n'importe quel humain en tant que tuteur ». Selon Bill Gates, nous ne sommes pas loin du moment où les IA pourront « s'engager dans un dialogue pour aider les étudiants à comprendre leurs lacunes ». Dans un premier temps, l'IA aidera surtout les élèves à améliorer leur façon d'écrire et de lire. Bill Gates met en avant plusieurs initiatives prometteuses dans ce sens, comme le projet Khanmigo, développé par la Khan Academy. Il s'agit d'un enseignant virtuel animé par GPT-4, la dernière mise à jour du modèle GPT d'OpenAI, capable de faciliter l'apprentissage des mathématiques, des sciences et des sciences humaines pour les étudiants de tous âges.Ces dernières semaines, l'intelligence artificielle a surpris le monde entier en démontrant ses capacités. ChatGPT a notamment réussi à passer une licence médicale et un examen de droit, obtenant de meilleurs résultats que certains diplômés. Dans ce contexte, Bill Gates est convaincu que l'IA peut contribuer à résoudre certains des grands problèmes de l'humanité tels que la faim dans le monde. C'est pourquoi Bill Gates s'oppose fermement à l'idée d'un moratoire sur l'intelligence artificielle demandé par de nombreux scientifiques et personnalités comme Elon Musk. Face à la pression du secteur, Sam Altman, PDG et cofondateur d'OpenAI, a accepté de reporter le développement de GPT-5, la future version du modèle de langage, jusqu'à nouvel ordre. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

On this Week in Edtech, we discuss:1.ChatGPT BeatChatGPT Will Not Replace Teachers But Could Act As A Teaching Assistant *NetEase Youdao Launches ChatGPT Model for Educational ScenarioWhy We Need to Ban ChatGPT in Elementary Schools *Is AI-enabled ChatGPT a boon or a bane for the edtech industry? *Why some college professors are adopting ChatGPT AI as quickly as students Ed tech experts urge caution on ChatGPT's student data privacy *2. K-12These States Have the Most 'Underqualified' Teachers Stepping in to Fill Open PositionsGovernors Are Pushing for New Spending on K-12. Here's What's in Their Plans3. Higher Ed2U sues Education Department over third-party guidanceAmericans Are Losing Faith in College Education, WSJ-NORC Poll FindsHow America Started to Fall Out of Love With College DegreesMore than a third of community college students have vanished4. ASU GSV is next week!

Jeff Fernandez is dedicated to building businesses that help people. He is the CEO and co-founder of Dandi, the analytics platform for advancing DEI. Launched in stealth mode in 2018, Dandi's customers today include Oscar Health, Braze, Care/Of, Teachable, Rhino, and Blue Shield of California.As an advisor, Jeff works with socially-conscious companies including Sealed. He is a seed investor in Hone and a limited partner at Combine, a design-led venture capital firm.Prior to Dandi, Jeff led Grovo, the enterprise learning company that he co-founded in 2010. Built with a mission to remake employee training, Grovo was used in 190 countries around the world and named by Fortune the second-best workplace in the US. Grovo was acquired in 2018 by Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ: CSOD).Originally from Dumont, NJ, Jeff graduated with the highest honors from Harvard, where he wrote his thesis on maximizing human performance. Jeff has spoken at events including TEDx, SXSW, Internet Week, and ASU+GSV, and has contributed to Inc., Fast Company, Forbes, and more. Jeff lives in New Jersey with his wife Cori and their two kids Remi and Rafael.Connect with Behind Company Lines and HireOtter Website Facebook Twitter LinkedIn:Behind Company LinesHireOtter Instagram Buzzsprout

Join us at ASU GSV!This week on the pod:1) Big Tech Goes All in On AILaunch of Google BardAdobe launches Firefly generative A.I., which lets users type to edit imagesMicrosoft launches Loop, a Notion competitor+ ChatGPT in Education:Where Is the ‘AI Conundrum' in Education Headed?We Can't Keep ChatGPT Out of the Classroom, so Let's Address the ‘Why'Inside the Quest to Detect (and Tame) ChatGPT2) Pearson sells OPM Division/OPM RegulationPearson Sells Its OPM Business  (PhilOnEdTech)When universities slap their names on for-profit coding boot camps 3) How Has COVID Changed Public Schooling?Public School Enrollment Dropped by 1.2M During the PandemicNew Mexico terminates 1:1 online tutoring contract with Paper5 pandemic-era technologies schools don't want to give up4) Skills-Based Hiring On the RiseAccredible Announces the Launch of Skills Pathways REPORT: How Skills Are Disrupting Work Global Survey of 37k School Students Reveals Desire to Modernize Education5) The Myth of Education as an Equalizer: Book ReviewThe Myth of Education as Equalizer Funding/M&A:BREAKING: Workera's $23m Series BGlider AI raises $10M Almentor raises $10M Trala Raises $8 MillionAG5 raises €6 millionUpduo raises $4MMaqsad Secures $2.8 MillionVitalSource Acquires AkademosQuottly Joins Parchment 

Malvika brings a wealth of education experience with a particular expertise in assessment design, learning sciences research, and outcomes measurement. At Owl, Malvika leads all portfolio services and partners closely with Owl's 50+ portfolio companies on their impact and outcomes objectives. She also serves as an thought partner to many of Owl's limited partners globally and leads the creation of Owl's annual Education Outcomes Report and Owl Insights. Prior to joining Owl, Malvika was at Emerson Collective, where she led impact and efficacy efforts for a portfolio of EdTech companies, and before that she spent four years as an early employee at Newsela building out their research and assessment teams. In prior roles, Malvika has worked on assessment design across India, US, & Gulf countries, volunteered as a teacher for low SES communities and was on the founding team for Mindspark, an English language learning program for children in India. Malvika has been an invited speaker conferences like ASU GSV, SXSWedu, ISTE and SIIA Education Impact Symposium and currently serves as an advisor on EdTech Evidence Exchange's Industry Council, Google's Education Advisory Council and IES's Council for Scaling Innovations. She holds a M.Ed degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Join us for this conversation about EdTech (education technology) and its role in supporting the future of education for learners of all ages.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: Malvika's journey in education and an experience that showed her how broken the system was. Learner outcomes and how we can assess if students are really learning. Using scale, access, and outcomes to measure the success of education technology. The role of EdTech in the classroom and some examples. Can social emotional learning be developed using a screen? The impact of EdTech on the future of education. What the journey of an EdTech founder can look like.   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Connect with Malvika on LinkedIn Sent Malvika an email at malvika@owlvc.com Visit owlvc.com to learn more about their work in support the digital revolution in education Learn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here     Check out my book Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination Meet: amzn.to/3AcwlfF   Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us! bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcasts   We'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content:  forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6    Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. forms.gle/zXR2KGPK3WEmbrRZ6    Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator: www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-accelerator   MORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST: In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education. This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be.  It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students.  It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth.f

Ami Shah is the Co-Founder and CEO of Peekapak, an award-winning social-emotional learning platform that engages elementary and middle school students to learn skills like self-regulation, empathy and teamwork and reaches over 450,000 educators and students. Peekapak does this using stories, evidence-based lessons, and game-based learning. Behind-the-scenes, teachers, and administrators receive real-time reports showing a student's progress and emotional state.  This empowers educators to be proactive in helping curb future mental health issues. Educators can share pre-written class updates, activities, and stories with families to reinforce learning at home in English and Spanish. Peekapak is backed by; Silicon Valley-based accelerator, Imagine K12, the Edtech vertical of Y Combinator and the Unreasonable Institute. Ami has earned an MBA from INSEAD, a BBA from Wilfrid Laurier University and is passionate about improving youth education, and has previously taught in K–4 classrooms and advised & volunteered at education-related non-profit organizations. Ami has been featured on Toronto Life, Flare, TechVibes, CBC and numerous other outlets.  Ami has also spoken on topics such as social-emotional learning, student well-being, and mental health and education technology. Ami has spoken at conferences such as SXSWedu, Future of Education Technology Conference, LearnLaunch, ASU GSV and many more. Overcoming the barriers Interviewed over 300 educators to find out if SEL is actually important. It's really hard to fit this in if it's not required. Weren't taught this, how am I expected to teach this to my students Shouldn't parents be teaching this? How to involve parents in SEL. Family Well-being nights How to be a transformative principal? Help people feel heard. Sponsors Pikmykid Improve your school dismissal and safety response with Pikmykid, the Schools Safety and Dismissal Platform. Help move your dismissal from chaos to calm, get kids to their families faster and safer.  Visit pikmykid.com/be to learn more Transformative Principal Mastermind Lead a school everyone can be proud of. Being a principal is tough work. You're pulled in all kinds of directions. You never have the time to do the work that really matters. Join me as I help school leaders find the time to do the work they became principals to do. I help you stop putting out fires and start leading. Learn more at https://transformativeprincipal.com

Tony Wan is the Head of Investor Content for Reach Capital. He rejoins host Mike Palmer in a conversation about the recent ASU GSV conference in San Diego, the edTech and Education Conference scene in 2022, and his latest takes on Web 3 and emerging trends in the edTech venture space. We begin the Tony's takes on ASU GSV as summarized in his recent article. Then we consider the return on investment of attending conferences as we look at the latest version of the tracking doc Tony started when he was at EdSurge. We conclude with his takes on Web 3 including, emerging trends in EdTech investment, and the future of learning in a wide-ranging and insightful conversation you don't want to miss. Check out Tony's Reach Capital colleague Joymayra's recent article on Web 3 here. Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your pods. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more incisive looks at the future of learning.

In this second part of the Postcards from ASU GSV mini-series, we talk to a wide variety of amazing Higher Ed and workforce entrepreneurs about their companies, what they're seeing at the ASU conference, and what they're seeing in the field at large. 1) Manny Smith, CEO of Edvisorly, a platform to support community college students who are transferring credit 2) Fadl, CEO of Nexford University, a next-generation, online university that costs $150 a month3) John Katzman, Edtech legend and Founder/CEO of Noodle Partners, an next-generation online program management company4) Gautam Tambay, Co-Founder and CEO of Springboard, on online technical bootcamp with mentoring and a job guarantee5) Manish Maheshwari, Founder and CEO of Invact Metaversity, a fully immersive university for business subjects that can be accessed via VR or computer6) Kirill Slavkin, Co-founder and COO of Annoto, which turns passive video content into a social learning experience7) Obi Felten, Founder and CEO of Flourish Labs, a peer-based mental health startup that trains college students to support others with similar conditions8) Anthony Reo, Co-founder of Bunch.ai, which offers mobile microlearning opportunities for millennial and Gen-Z managers

Jacob Kantor has become a great friend and we chat it up after his attendance at ASU+GSV, which I had never heard of until he shared it with me. Check it out: https://www.asugsvsummit.com/ And I thought I'd publish it on his birthday. Happy Birthday Jacob!!!

The IEI Family gets together to discuss their time at the ASU + GSV Summit in San Diego on April 4-6. Find out what the team has to say about their time at the summit, the trends they noticed, and Doug's excitement about Byrds.

In this special episode, Edtech Insiders hits the road and travels to San Diego for the ASU GSV conference, the biggest and most influential Edtech conferences in the US.Rather than a single interview, this episode contains no less than EIGHT short 'hallway' interviews with all variety of amazing Edtech and education founders and influencers.  This episode focuses on innovators in the PK12 space; part two will focus on Higher Ed and workforce innovators. 1. John King Jr., former Secretary of Education for the US under President Obama and candidate for Governor of Maryland2. Sara Mauskopf, the CEO of Winnie, a daycare and preschool marketplace with millions of users3. Aditya Kaddu, Founder and CEO of Edstruments, a leading school budget planning platform 4. Gavin Cooney, CEO of Learnosity, a leading assessment platform 5. Maria Berrera, CEO and Founder of Clayful, a text based coaching platform for SEL6. Vishal Goenka, Founder and CEO of 2Sigma School, which offers accredited CS courses for high school students. 7. Yair Shapira, Founder and CEO of the Amplio Special Education Learning Platform8. Yaki Dayan, the Founder and CEO of Edtech Israel and Neurotech Solutions

Deborah Quazzo is the Managing Partner at GSV Ventures. GSV Ventures is a venture fund investing in education and workforce skills technologies that are disrupting the $7 Trillion sector and named to Insider's inaugural list of top 100 seed investors. In addition, Deborah is the Co-founder of the ASU+GSV Summit. Now in its 13th year, the ASU+GSV Summit celebrates innovations and innovators across the global “preK to Gray” learning and talent landscape and attracts over 5,500 attendees. Hear from Deborah on the history of GSV and the ASU+GSV summit, how has GSV's investment thesis or process changed as a result of the pandemic, GSV's investment strategy when investing into emerging markets such as India and Indonesia, de-risking investments, and more.

Our guest today is Deborah Quazzo, the cofounder and managing partner of GSV Ventures, one of the earliest and more prestigious venture funds investing in the entire spectrum of education from PreK to Gray including companies that we all use daily such as Coursera, Classdojo, Clever, Quizziz and many more. Deborah is also the cofounder of the annual annual ASU+GSV Summit which attracts over 5000 visitors each year, now 13 years in, and is where the major education trends are revealed each year.In this episode, we look at EdTech trends post-pandemic, glean a couple of key takeaways from the latest ASU+GSV summit, speculate on the race to the first $100B EdTech company, and, most importantly, talk about Return on Education and what a ROE school would look like.Here are some resources mentioned in our discussion:Check out the GSV portfolio, you will know a lot of the names: https://gsv.ventures/portfolio/Why not attend the Summit next year? https://www.asugsvsummit.com/We referenced this prior podcast episode: https://blog.enrollhand.com/consumerization-k12-education/Here are the key takeaways from the GSU+ASV summit:Fireside Chat with Eddie Glaude - https://www.asugsvsummit.com/video/stage-x-fireside-chat-with-eddie-glaude-and-josh-andersonIsabel Wilkerson on ASU+GSV: https://www.asugsvsummit.com/video/isabel-wilkerson-pulitzer-prize-winner-and-author-of-new-york-times-bestsellers-the-warmth-of-other-suns-and-caste-the-origins-of-our-discontent-discusses-truth-reconciliationWhere to learn more about Deborah:Twitter - https://twitter.com/deborahquazzoWikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deborah_H._QuazzoOther - https://gsv.ventures/team/deborah-quazzo/Where to learn more about Enrollhand:Website: www.enrollhand.comOur webinar: https://webinar-replay.enrollhand.comOur free Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/schoolgrowth/

In this episode, Doug Roberts sits down with Eric Westendorf, Co-Founder & CEO of Coursello, Monica Brady, Founder & CEO of Listenwise, and Mark Rothschild, CEO of Right At School during the ASU+GSV event in San Diego. During this three-in-one interview, Doug discusses the challenges each of their companies has faced over the past eighteen months and how they are pushing forward toward a brighter future.

Mike Merrill joins Mike Palmer to talk about his experience at the ASU GSV Summit in San Diego. While Mike Merrill attended in person, Mike Palmer attended online. We reflect on the different experiences and how it connects to issues of access and equity as we muse about the future of conferencing in these challenging times. Then Mike Merrill digs into his reflections on what's emerging in artificial intelligence and machine learning, the areas where he focused during his ASU GSV experience. Are we in an AI Summer for EdTech? How should we think about ethics and inclusive design when working with AI systems? We dive into all of this and even sing a little Alicia Keys in a wide-ranging and informative debrief on new and emerging opportunities in EdTech and AI straight out of ASU GSV. If you're enjoying what you're hearing, subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great content like this! .

WorkingNation is in San Diego this week for the 12th annual ASU+GSV Summit, the big three-day convening focused on innovations in education and technology, and their impact  on the way we acquire knowledge and skills. My guest on this episode of the Work in Progress podcast is Deborah Quazzo, managing partner of GSV Ventures and the co-founder of ASU+GSV, a collaboration between GSV and Arizona State University (ASU). The way we prepare for our future—the way we learn—has changed just as much as the way we work and the skills we need for a good job. As we've seen over the past 18 months, the adoption of education technology has accelerated as we've had to address the impact of the pandemic on our lives. "We really are here. It is truly the dawn of digital learning," Quazzo tells me in the podcast. "There has been a transformational change in the acceptance of digital learning and scaling solutions that has the opportunity to really make a difference in the lives of millions of people in ways that just had not happened here before, and the attraction of capital into the space is going to drive more and more innovation." The three days of conversation touch on all stages of learning, from "pre-K to gray", as Quazzo describes it. Given the impact of the pandemic on the workforce, many of those discussions zero in on how this ed-tech innovation can help close the skills gap. "It's really about what can this means for the transformation at scale for working adults who desperately need it, who probably even more desperately need it coming out of COVID. "We can finally really look where the puck is going and chase it. While it's hard not to talk about what we've just been through, we're trying to keep a focus on staying on the balls of our feet. How do we take advantage of this? How do we transform things? And how do we use the crisis to transform workforce learning, to transform reskilling, upskilling, higher education, and K-12 education. We're trying to push the conversation that way. "What we really hope is that people walk away feeling like the world really did change, and that learning has really become a centrally important cultural and economic sector and learning is just a critical economic sector for the world." You can listen to this Work in Progress podcast with Deborah Quazzo here, or download it wherever you get your podcasts. Check out what WorkingNation is up to at the ASU+GSV Summit this year.   Episode 196: Deborah Quazzo, ASU+GSV Summit co-founder, GSV Ventures Managing PartnerHost and Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, editor-in-chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch, Melissa PanzerMusic: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0. Download the transcript for this podcast here.You can check out all the other podcasts at this link: Work in Progress podcasts

Mike Palmer is once again joined by our virtual cohost, Nancy, to talk about new and emerging trends in the conference experience as a new wave of in-person and blended learning conferences pick up in August. We reflect on what it must have been like at Podcast Movement, which just concluded while contemplating what's on the horizon for the blended EdTech ASU-GSV Summit that kicks off this week in San Diego. What role can and should virtual experiences play in conference planning and how does this dovetail with some of the origins of Trending in Education and SXSW EDU? We explore all of this while getting Nancy and Mike's takes on how to build from an inclusive and accessible foundation that leverages online while also allowing for higher-touch in-person experiences. Then it becomes a question of who can afford the costs (and risks) of traveling to attend conferences like ASU GSV. We'd love to hear what you think about the future of conferences and the role new media can play. Let us know on Twitter at @TrendinginEd Subscribe to Trending in Education wherever you get your podcasts. And visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more great shows like this!

Episode Overview On episode 10 of EdUp EdTech, I had the pleasure of speaking with Stephen Laster, Chief Product Officer at Ellucian. "Inspired by the transformative impact of education, Ellucian develops solutions that power the essential work of colleges and universities. As the world's leading provider of software and services designed for higher education, Ellucian works with more than 2,500 institutions in nearly 50 countries—enhancing operations and enriching the experience for over 18 million students." We had a wonderful conversation surrounding higher education and what Ellucian is doing to propel institutions forward as they step into a world of change post-covid. There's a big announcement drop in this episode about their new learning platform. Check out the announcement article. About Stephen Laster As senior vice president and chief product officer, Stephen J. Laster leads all aspects of Ellucian's product direction and strategy, across the product and research and development organizations. Stephen is a seasoned technologist, business leader, strategist, e-learning designer, and educator with an extensive background in higher education. He comes to Ellucian from Penn Foster, where he served as chief digital and learning officer. In this capacity, he led the technology, courseware, and education practices to advance the impact and engagement of the organization's learning experiences, both in pursuit of learner success and to advance the technological capabilities of the firm. Prior to Penn Foster, Stephen served for more than a decade in technology leadership roles related to higher education, including as chief digital officer at McGraw-Hill Education, chief information officer at Harvard Business School, and director of curriculum innovation and technology at Babson College. His expertise in this field is widely respected and has led to advisory positions for organizations such as EDUCAUSE Corporate Advisory, IMS Global, Microsoft Higher Education, the Online Learning Consortium, Preserve, Inc., and Babson College. A frequent commentator on education technology and innovation, he has spoken and written articles for ASU GSV, EDUCAUSE, IMS Learning Impact, and Campus Technology. Stephen holds a bachelor's degree from Bowdoin College and an MBA from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at Babson College. How to Connect Connect with Stephen on LinkedIn & Follow Ellucian on Social Media Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Connect with the host: Holly Owens Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! Follow us the EdUp Experience Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube We Make Education Your Business! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this amazing episode of The EdUp Experience, sponsored by MDT Marketing, we have the honor of speaking with Frank Britt, CEO, Penn Foster! Penn Foster is the original correspondence school in the United States. Their focus is on middle-skill income jobs - 'gray jobs', as they market to a student consumer that defines the type of education they want to consume. As the largest provider of upskilling the middle class in the US, Penn Foster's aspirations are not to be a school - they strive to become the premier career management provider for the middle class. Hear Frank define what is missing in the space, and how Penn Foster is filling a critical need. Frank is the Chief Executive Officer of Penn Foster, the leading skills development training, credentials and employment matching enterprise for frontline workers. This for-purpose organization is focused on employment outcomes through ed-tech enabled workforce solutions and today has more than 125,000 active students and 1,000 partners, including employers, youth organizations, government organizations, and academic institutions. He previously served as an Operating Partner at Bain Capital Ventures and CEO of Pri-Med – the largest medical education training company for primary care physicians. He is a recognized education authority, with media and investor community engagement such as Bloomberg TV, C-SPAN/ U.S. Congress, SXSWedu, TEDx, BMO and ASU/GSV investor conference, and was appointment by Governor Corbett of Pennsylvania on the Advisory Committee on Future of Postsecondary Education. Thanks so much for tuning in. Join us again next time for another episode! Contact Us! Connect with the hosts - Elvin Freytes, Elizabeth Leiba, and Dr. Joe Sallustio ● If you want to get involved, leave us a comment or rate us! ● Join the EdUp community at The EdUp Experience! ● Follow us on Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Twitter | YouTube Thanks for listening! We make education your business!

In this episode, Tess gives us a deep dive into Edtech, a sector that has gained renewed momentum this year as ~1.5 billion students and teachers move online. She talks to us about her journey working for Edtech companies, Andela and Pluralsight and eventually moving to Edtech focused fund, GSV Ventures and the need to break the cycle of limited funding to minority groups. She also gives us an overview of the ASU+GSV summit 2020, one of the largest conferences in the space.Tess Manning is a Principal at GSV Ventures, an early stage venture fund that partners with entrepreneurs in the $2 trillion global learning and talent technology sector. She’s heavily involved with the annual ASU+ GSV Summit that connects leaders focused on transforming society and business around learning and work. Tess joined GSV after graduating from the Stanford Graduate School of Business in 2019. Prior to GSV, Tess worked at Pluralsight, a technology skills platform and Andela, a New York based business solving the technical talent shortage by building distributed engineering teams in Africa.

In a round of lightning interviews in front of a studio audience at the annual ASU-GSV summit, Michael and guest co-host Goldie Blumenstyk of the Chronicle for Higher Education dig in with two of the hottest young companies in education and training, the president who helped turn a struggling university around, and the longest-tenured member … Continue reading Episode 34: Live from ASU-GSV, Day 2 →

In a round of lightning interviews in front of a studio audience at the annual ASU-GSV summit, Michael and Jeff talk with the architects of the biggest deal announced at the conference as well as with leading CEOs and entrepreneurs about the future of traditional colleges and workplace learning.

Matt takes us through his 20+ year career beginning with starting BabyCenter in 1996 and why early childhood is so exciting from social impact, technological, and investing perspectives. With BabyCenter still widely used today, reaching 100M parents monthly with 8 out of 10 new mothers as online users, Matt shares his key entrepreneurial lessons learned and why he believes the company has stood the test of time. Having recently returned back to early childhood post other business ventures, Matt explains his main incentives for starting Promise Venture Studio, which catalyzes and accelerates entrepreneurial ventures driving impact at scale for children 0-5 in the U.S. and the evolution he has seen in the industry. Lastly, given the recent influx of high-profile investments made in early childhood, Matt discusses why the time is now for the industry and identifies areas of innovation in this market he’s most excited about.

Julia Stiglitz hosts Rebecca Taber, the CEO and cofounder of Merit America, to discuss their work enabling scaled education-to-employment pathways. Merit America is building a new talent stream from low-skill to upwardly mobile careers through targeted education, coaching, and mentorship to fill employers' high demand roles.

In this episode, Chief People Officer of UiPath, Marius Istrate joins GSV AcceleraTE Fund Managing Partner, Deborah Quazzo. UiPath is the global leader in robotic process automation AND the fastest growing enterprise software company in history. UiPath has grown from 100 employees in 3 countries under two years ago to 2,400 employees in 30 countries today AND, most importantly, UiPath was recently acknowledged as the NUMBER 1 rated Unicorn in the world for culture as measured by Comparably. Deborah asks Marius how an organization growing this quickly receives ratings from employees of 97 on “happiness” and 92 and above on gender and diversity. You’ll hear that it’s all about being able to bring your authentic self to work, employee empowerment and perversely the benefits of starting the business in a small, formerly Communist country, where gender equity and valuing diversity come naturally. Don’t miss this fabulous interview and see Marius on StageX at ASU GSV in April!

Julia Stiglitz speaks with Ashu Desai, the cofounder of Make School, a product-focused, accredited program that is providing a bachelor’s degree in computer science and challenging the status quo in higher education. You can also see Ashu at the upcoming ASU GSV summit in San Diego April 8th through the 10th .

This month, Babbel CEO Markus Witte joined GSV AcceleraTE Founder and Managing Partner Deborah Quazzo to discuss his entrepreneurial Journey, Babbel’s strong performance in the US market led by Julie Hansen, his views of emerging technologies, and the secrets to the global success of Babbel.

This week, we focus on what's trending in the EdTech Venture space. Brandon recaps his trip to ASU-GSV, a conference that focuses on "elevating dialogue and driving action around raising learning and career outcomes through scaled innovation." The crew explores the current state of disruption in higher education and K12 and grapples with how to understand how Workforce Readiness fits into EdTech innovation and investment.

From the ASU+GSV Summit, this special edition of To A Degree explores solutions for student success with Michele Johnson, chancellor & CEO of Pierce College District; Rick Miranda, provost and executive vice president at Colorado State University; Ellen Wagner, vice president of research at Hobsons; and Gates Bryant, partner at Tyton Partners.

From the ASU+GSV Summit, this special edition of To A Degree explores expanding opportunity in higher education. Guests include Eloy Ortiz Oakley, chancellor of the California Community Colleges; Phil Regier, university dean for educational initiatives and CEO of EdPlus at Arizona State University; Carolynn Campbell Reed, associate professor of mathematics and department chair at Austin Community College; and Matt Pittinsky, CEO of Parchment.

From the ASU + GSV Summit, this special edition of To A Degree explores innovation, equity, and excellence in higher education with Javier Miyares, president of the University of Maryland University College, Ann Kirschner, University Professor at The City University of New York, Dror Ben-Naim, founder and CEO of Smart Sparrow, a learning analytics company, and Michael Moe, Chairman and CEO of GSV Capital and GSV Asset Management.

The gang is back for Episode 13, Booing Betsy and Google Takeover. The big news from the life of Lee and Clint is that Lee is now Dr. Green, officially! He donned the regalia last week and walked across the stage of the University of West Georgia to gain a new front part of his name. Clint also had a great week due to the end of testing AND he was able to introduce some young folks at Cleveland Road Elementary to the world of Podcasting! Stay tuned to Episode 13S for a short show brought to you from the fine folks at the Cleveland Road Elementary Tech Club. The guys also get into a discussion on Jam Band preference, Chuck Todd, and the amazing Andrew Stillman. Clarke County Schools is switching over to a Stillman creation, Little SIS. Lee was pleasantly surprised to hear it mitigates some of the class creation issues in going from PowerSchool to Google Classroom. Seems like a legit product. Covering Edtech news, the gang covers the booing of Secretary DeVos at a graduation as well as her speech at ASU-GSV. The guys also cover the opus of an article from Natasha Singer of the New York Times, How Google Took Over the Classroom. Articles:Dian Schaffhauser: DeVos: We're Just 'Scratching the Surface' of Ed with Tech, THE Journal, https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/05/10/devos-were-just-scratching-the-surface-of-ed-with-tech.aspxNatasha Singer: How Google Took Over the Classroom, New York Times, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/13/technology/google-education-chromebooks-schools.html?smid=pl-share&_r=1

The gang is back for Episode 13, Booing Betsy and Google Takeover. The big news from the life of Lee and Clint is that Lee is now Dr. Green, officially! He donned the regalia last week and walked across the stage of the University of West Georgia to gain a new front part of his name. Clint also had a great week due to the end of testing AND he was able to introduce some young folks at Cleveland Road Elementary to the world of Podcasting! Stay tuned to Episode 13S for a short show brought to you from the fine folks at the Cleveland Road Elementary Tech Club. The guys also get into a discussion on Jam Band preference, Chuck Todd, and the amazing Andrew Stillman. Clarke County Schools is switching over to a Stillman creation, Little SIS. Lee was pleasantly surprised to hear it mitigates some of the class creation issues in going from PowerSchool to Google Classroom. Seems like a legit product. Covering Edtech news, the gang covers the booing of Secretary DeVos at a graduation as well as her speech at ASU-GSV. The guys also cover the opus of an article from Natasha Singer of the New York Times, How Google Took Over the Classroom. Articles:Dian Schaffhauser: DeVos: We're Just 'Scratching the Surface' of Ed with Tech, THE Journal, https://thejournal.com/articles/2017/05/10/devos-were-just-scratching-the-surface-of-ed-with-tech.aspxNatasha Singer: How Google Took Over the Classroom, New York Times, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/13/technology/google-education-chromebooks-schools.html?smid=pl-share&_r=1

Brandon recounts his time out at the GSV Conference and what were some hot trends in education, technology, and venture capital in Salt Lake City.

From the ASU + GSV Summit, this special edition of To A Degree explores advances in innovation, equity, and excellence with GSV Managing Partner Deborah Quazzo, Arizona State University President Michael Crow, Valencia College President Sandy Shugart, Lumen Learning CEO Kim Thanos, and Deputy Director Postsecondary Success at the Gates Foundation Heather Hiles.

The biggest of news in edtech this week comes from the biggest Ka'Ching we've seen in a while: LinkedIn's $1.5 billion purchase of Lynda.com. What does it mean for the edtech industry? Why would LinkedIn Purchase Lynda.com? EdSurge CEO Betsy Corcoran stops by to discuss the deal, as well as her experience at this week's ASU-GSV conference.