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Edtech InsidersWhy AI Alone Won’t Fix Education—MacKenzie Price Explains the Missing IngredientSend us a textMacKenzie Price is a Stanford grad, mom of two, and the Co-Founder of 2 Hour Learning - a revolutionary learning platform that harnesses the power of AI to give kids a 1:1 personalized learning experience. Her students excel in academics while spending most of their day learning life skills that set them up for future success. She founded the first Alpha School ten years ago in Austin, Texas and now has eight schools, with others opening in the fall.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why m...2025-05-1950 min
The Future of EverythingBest of: The future of educational technologyIt's teacher appreciation week and along with schools across the country, we here at The Future of Everything want to send out a heartfelt thank you to the teachers who make a difference every day in the lives of our children and in society as a whole. In light of this, we’re re-running an education related episode, and more specifically one on the future of educational technology with the Dean of the Stanford School of Education, Dan Schwartz. Dan is exploring effective ways to use AI in the classroom to support teachers–not to replace them–and to enhanc...2025-05-0929 min
First Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine MinterHow James Tynan from Square Peg Invests in EdTechEpisode Summary:In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine sit down with James Tynan of Square Peg to explore why EdTech might be one of the most misunderstood (and underinvested) sectors in venture capital. James recounts his early days bootstrapping a startup in Australia’s tough 2001 tech climate, and the lessons he took with him to Khan Academy—where he witnessed firsthand how technology, when done right, can revolutionise education.Together, they dive into the massive shifts happening in learning today: how kids are skilling up at breakneck speed thanks to platforms like Scra...2025-04-0650 minDayOne.FMHow James Tynan from Square Peg Invests in EdTechEpisode Summary:In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine sit down with James Tynan of Square Peg to explore why EdTech might be one of the most misunderstood (and underinvested) sectors in venture capital. James recounts his early days bootstrapping a startup in Australia’s tough 2001 tech climate, and the lessons he took with him to Khan Academy—where he witnessed firsthand how technology, when done right, can revolutionise education.Together, they dive into the massive shifts happening in learning today: how kids are skilling up at breakneck speed thanks to platforms like Scra...2025-04-0650 min
How I Started PodcastEp. 6: Barry Rhein - A Career of Selling and Living Through CuriosityIn this episode of How I Started, host Andrew Kappel interviews Barry Rhein, the founder of Selling Through Curiosity and a faculty member at Stanford Business School. Barry shares his unorthodox journey from teenage entrepreneur with no college degree to becoming a renowned sales trainer and educator for Silicon Valley’s top companies.Barry dives into the personal and professional experiences that shaped his life—from selling fishing worms and training dogs as a kid, to being fired repeatedly for questioning traditional sales models. He eventually launched his own sales training business built on an audacious offer: "Only...2025-04-0434 min
Edtech InsidersThe Promise and Perils of AI in Education: Stanford GSE Students Share Their WorkSend us a textIn this special episode, we sit down with three innovative Stanford Graduate School of Education (GSE) students who are exploring cutting-edge applications of AI in education. Michael Chrzan is a Master’s student and Dean’s Fellow in the Education Data Science program at Stanford. A former Master Teacher in Detroit, he taught Mathematics and AP Computer Science for seven years. His research uses machine learning to predict large-scale school closures and inform equitable decision-making.Matías Hoyl is a Computer Science graduate from C...2025-03-1756 min
Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 3/12/2025: U.S. Department of Education Massive Layoffs, AI in Schools, Cyber Attacks on K-12, Stanford’s AI Policy Shift, Duolingo’s Playbook, AI-Driven Procurement, Sanoma’s Global EdTech Expansion, and More!Send us a textThis Week in Edtech, Ben Kornell and guest co-host Matthew Rascoff, Vice Provost for Digital Education at Stanford University, break down the latest headlines shaping education, technology, and policy. From major federal education cuts to AI’s growing role in schools and higher ed, this episode unpacks the forces reshaping learning today.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:06:02] U.S. Department of Education lays off 30% of staff.[00:12:07] Education research funding faces uncertainty.[00:17:26] 80% of teachers now use AI in lesson plan...2025-03-1448 min
Ivancast PodcastHow Large Language Models are Reshaping Communication Across SocietyIn this episode of our ongoing season, SHIFTERLABS leverages Google LM to demystify cutting-edge research, translating complex insights into actionable knowledge. We dive into “The Widespread Adoption of Large Language Model-Assisted Writing Across Society”, a groundbreaking study by researchers from Stanford University, the University of Washington, and Emory University.
This research examines how AI-driven writing is transforming diverse domains—from consumer complaints and corporate press releases to job postings and United Nations communications. With large-scale data analysis, the authors reveal that AI-generated text has become a pervasive reality, with adoption accelerating post-ChatGPT and stabilizing at signifi...2025-03-0423 min
Edtech InsidersAI That Learns From You: The Future of Teachable Agents in Education with Adam FranklinSend us a textIn this special episode, Alex sits down with Adam Franklin, our very first guest on EdTech Insiders, who returns three years later with an exciting new venture. Adam is a former high school history teacher turned edtech entrepreneur. He previously taught at YES Prep Brays Oaks HS in Houston, TX and coached the varsity soccer team. Adam earned a masters degree in Learning, Design, and Technology from Stanford GSE in 2016 where he also served as a researcher and writer for the Stanford History Education Group. In 2017, he joined Nearpod, t...2025-02-1748 minIvancast PodcastTest-Time Scaling in AI: Simple Yet Powerful Techniques for Enhanced ReasoningHow can AI models improve their reasoning at test time without extensive retraining? In this episode, we explore the groundbreaking paper “Simple Test-Time Scaling” by researchers from Stanford University, University of Washington, and the Allen Institute for AI. This research introduces a novel approach to scaling reasoning performance by using extra compute at inference time, surpassing even OpenAI’s latest models.
Join us as we break down the key findings, discuss the implications for AI in education, and explore how techniques like budget forcing can enhance learning and decision-making. 🚀
📢 This episode is part of our...2025-02-1712 minIvancast PodcastGenerative AI and the Future of Work: Insights from the Stanford & World Bank StudyHow is Generative AI reshaping the labor market? In this episode, we break down the key findings from the paper “The Labor Market Effects of Generative Artificial Intelligence” by Jonathan S. Hartley (Stanford University), Filip Jolevski (World Bank), Vitor Melo (Clemson University), and Brendan Moore (Stanford University).
This Stanford & World Bank-backed study explores how Generative AI tools like Large Language Models (LLMs) are being adopted in the workforce, who benefits the most, and what the implications are for productivity, wages, and job displacement.
🚀 Join us as we analyze the data, discuss how AI is...2025-02-1729 min
The First 90%Kurt Workman On HealthCare, EdTech & Parenting The First90_ With Raghav Himatsingka #EP7"The First 90%"
Neuroscience tells us that 90% of our brain is developed before we turn 6 years old, even before we start school! This means that all our foundational skills, talents, and values develop very early on in our life.
This show delves into the early experiences of remarkably talented personalities, and their achievements, to understand how their early years and upbringing shaped their future success.
About the Host: Raghav Himatsingka
Raghav Himatsingka is a champion of early learning in India and around the world. Raghav was born in Bihar, grew up in Calcutta, and was fortunate to attend some of...2025-02-0721 min
Edtech InsidersNew Year, New Ideas with Google Part 1: Postcards from the "Learning in the AI Era" EventSend us a textIn this special episode, Edtech Insiders brings you to the heart of Google’s "Learning in the AI Era" event, held on 11/20/2024, in Mountain View, California. Hear exclusive interviews with the following Google leaders:Ben Gomes, SVP, Learning & Sustainability, GoogleMaureen Heymans, VP of Engineering, Learning & Sustainability, GoogleShantanu Sinha, VP & GM, Google for EducationJennie Magiera, Global Head of Education Impact, GoogleSteven Johnson, Editorial Director of NotebookLM and Google LabsYossi Matias, Vice President, Google & Head of Google ResearchObum Ek...2025-01-131h 15
School's InStarting a startup: What it takes to innovate in educationHow is the world of entrepreneurship driving innovation in education? And how can business strategies and creative thinking make learning more accessible for everyone?On this episode of School’s In, hosts Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope welcome venture capital investor Sergio Monsalve to discuss the skills and dispositions that make great entrepreneurs, and how great ideas can be applied to education to create lasting change. Monsalve covers several topics, including:Bringing people from education, business, and engineering together to create edtech solutions to educational challengesCreating a good pitch and what investors typically look forBalancing the pac...2025-01-0925 min
Edtech InsidersHow to Motivate Young People: The Mentor Mindset Framework by Dr. David YeagerSend us a textDr. David Yeager is the Raymond Dickson Centennial Professor of Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin. He earned his Ph.D. from Stanford University. His groundbreaking research focuses on the processes that shape adolescent development, examining how social cognitive factors interact with structural and physiological elements to influence youth trajectories. Dr. Yeager is also dedicated to uncovering ways to positively impact these psychological processes to enhance developmental and educational outcomes for young people. As co-Principal Investigator of the National Study of Learning Mindsets, the Texas Mindset Initiative...2025-01-0648 min
Leena Marie Saleh "The Edtech Guru" | Audio Experience |EP 93 Transforming Multilingual Education: with Ensemble Learning| Edtech Disruptor SeriesEpisode 93:
In this episode of the Edtech Disruptor Series, Leena Marie Saleh, the Edtech Guru, sits down with Katherine Hamilton, Vice President of Programs at Ensemble Learning, to explore how equity and innovation are transforming education for multilingual learners.
Katherine shares her journey in education, the mission of Ensemble Learning, and practical strategies to support educators, students, and school communities. They discuss everything from improving classroom walkthroughs to leveraging Edtech for multilingual learners, offering actionable ideas to make meaningful changes in schools.
This episode is filled with insights for educators, leaders, and advocates...2024-12-3032 minSchool's InThe education marketplace: How to make edtech more effectiveHow effective are new education tools and technology in the classroom? And how does one get into the business of creating them?On this episode of School’s In, hosts Dan Schwartz and Denise Pope welcome Stanford Accelerator for Learning Executive Director Isabelle Hau to discuss the efficacy of tech tools in schools, and what can happen when the goals of public good and profit collide. Hau sheds light on several facets of the industry, including:What’s driving the growth in edtech investment Challenges schools face in adoption, including low usage of new tools, equity gaps...2024-11-2129 min
Stanford eCornerJennifer Carolan (Reach Capital) - Seeking the Full Potential of Education [ETL Looks Back]Jennifer Carolan is Co-Founder and Partner at Reach Capital. In 2014, while with the NewSchools Venture Fund, Carolan spoke with Steve Blank about the emergence of EdTech products – before technology was widely used in classrooms and many students had access to their own devices. Pulling from her experience as a science teacher, Carolan shared insights on how we can incorporate the venture model and mindset into education. Her future forward thinking emphasized the importance of involving the teachers who are leading the EdTech revolution.
This episode was originally published on November 5, 2014.
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Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)Jennifer Carolan (Reach Capital) - Seeking the Full Potential of Education [ETL Looks Back]Jennifer Carolan is Co-Founder and Partner at Reach Capital. In 2014, while with the NewSchools Venture Fund, Carolan spoke with Steve Blank about the emergence of EdTech products – before technology was widely used in classrooms and many students had access to their own devices. Pulling from her experience as a science teacher, Carolan shared insights on how we can incorporate the venture model and mindset into education. Her future forward thinking emphasized the importance of involving the teachers who are leading the EdTech revolution.This episode was originally published on November 5, 2014.—-----------------------------------St...2024-10-1657 min
Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders (ETL)Sal Khan (Khan Academy) - Education Reimagined [ETL Looks Back]While the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders speaker series is on pause, we’re excited to bring you ETL Looks Back, a series of timely gems from our archives. We’re kicking off the school year with some talks on education, starting with Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of the world-renowned Khan Academy. When he visited ETL in 2014, Khan offered a blueprint for individualized, technology-enhanced learning long before Covid and the explosion of EdTech products. Catch up with what he had to say about personalized learning, the role of technology in education, and how we should be thinking about developing the next...2024-10-0959 minStanford eCornerSal Khan (Khan Academy) - Education Reimagined [ETL Looks Back]While the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders speaker series is on pause, we’re excited to bring you ETL Looks Back, a series of timely gems from our archives. We’re kicking off the school year with some talks on education, starting with Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of the world-renowned Khan Academy. When he visited ETL in 2014, Khan offered a blueprint for individualized, technology-enhanced learning long before Covid and the explosion of EdTech products. Catch up with what he had to say about personalized learning, the role of technology in education, and how we should be thinking about developing the next gene...2024-10-0959 min
More Than A TestRevolutionizing Schools: Erin Mote’s Vision for Collaborative EdTech“Interoperability in education is as crucial as hot water pipes in a building's infrastructure—the system needs to function seamlessly.“In today’s episode, Erin Mote, co-founder of Brooklyn Lab and a leader at InnovateEDU, dives into the transformative power of connecting organizations with school districts. She sheds light on the pivotal role of interoperability, privacy, and accessibility in EdTech.Erin recounts her experiences, from supporting military families to advancing special education, and explores the potential of AI in education. Throughout the discussion, she underscores the importance of evidence-based solutions for driving progress...2024-09-0553 min
Edtech InsidersLeadership, Innovation, and the Future of Education with Dr. Paul J. LeBlancSend us a textDr. Paul J. LeBlanc is the Board Chair for Human Systems, a new AI and Education company he co-founded with noted researcher George Siemens. Until June 2024, he served as President of Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU). He remains at SNHU as a researcher, writer, and advisor. Under the 20 years of Paul’s direction, SNHU has more grown from 2800 students to over 250,000 and is the largest non-profit provider of online higher education in the country, and the first to have a full competency-based degree program untethered to the cre...2024-08-2648 minEdtech InsidersPreparing the Next Generation for the AI Revolution with Prashant Raizada of Lumi.NetworkSend us a textPrashant Raizada is a serial entrepreneur deeply committed to changing the status quo in education, future of work & sustainability. He was part of the founding team of Infosys BPM, playing a key role towards a $2B exit. Later, he built EnglishUp as Brazil's 3rd largest but most loved online English learning platform as a flagship corporate venture of Macmillan-Holtzbrinck group. Leveraging his tenure at McKinsey & Co, Prashant has advised multinational corporations globally on digital transformation. He has spent the last 14 years building businesses in Ed-tech across Asia, LATAM, Europe and the...2024-08-1952 min
EdUp PCO11. Matthew Rascoff (Stanford): How Generative AI Will (And Won’t!) Transform Postsecondary EducationIt’s YOUR time to #EdUpPCO
In this episode,
YOUR guest is Matthew Rascoff
YOUR host is Amrit Ahluwalia, Executive Director of Continuing Studies at Western University in London, Ontario, Canada
Some key questions we tackle:
What are the most common misconceptions about AI held by education leaders?
Where is there the most opportunity for higher ed institution to adopt AI tools; in the assessment of learning or in the delivery of learning?
Are current uses of Generative AI in higher ed innovative or iterative?
How can EdTech...2024-08-1337 min
Next Unicorn: The Next Great Tech Startups & FoundersAI, EdTech & the Future of Education | Ian Chiu, Owl Ventures | E8Ian Chiu is a Managing Director at Owl Ventures, the largest EdTech (education technology) venture capital firm in the world, with over $2 billion under management. Owl Ventures is stage-flexible, investing in EdTech startups from seed through growth. The firm is also international, investing in EdTech startups throughout the world. Ian received an MBA at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB), as well as a BS and MS from Stanford University. To support Next Unicorn Podcast, please press the "follow" button for the show on your podcast platform. Also, please take a moment to leave a 5-star r...2024-08-061h 27
Cherie's CornerFrom India to Stanford MBA: Vishal SahooIn this episode, I interview my Stanford GSB classmate, Vishal Sahoo. Vishal talks about his career in edTech, growing up in India and coming to Stanford, and the challenging time of applying to MBA programs. I hope you enjoy; let’s dive in! 2024-08-0140 minEdtech InsidersTransforming Children's Education through Media: Insights from Sara DeWitt of PBS KIDSSend us a textAs Senior Vice President and General Manager, PBS KIDS at PBS, Sara DeWitt is responsible for the strategic direction of a dynamic media service that supports the entire ecosystem in which children learn, including parents, teachers and the community.Ms. DeWitt leads a cross-disciplinary team charged with content production, digital development, multi-platform asset distribution, educational product creation and marketing and communications for PBS KIDS, the #1 children's educational media brand. DeWitt previously served as Vice President of PBS KIDS Digital, leading innovative strategies that...2024-07-1528 minEdtech InsidersThe Intersection of Technology and Human Learning with Joel Podolny of Honor EducationSend us a textJoel Podolny is co-founder and CEO of Honor Education. Prior to starting Honor Education, Joel was a Vice President at Apple and the founding Dean of Apple University, where he reported directly to Steve Jobs and Tim Cook and oversaw learning in areas such as leadership, management, and company culture. Before that, Joel served as Dean and Professor of Management at the Yale School of Management. He previously held chaired professorships at Harvard Business School and the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Recommended Resources:🗞️ Edte...2024-06-2755 minEdtech InsidersInnovating Math Education through AI with Dr. Jeremy Roschelle of Digital PromiseSend us a textDr. Jeremy Roschelle, Executive Director of Learning Science Research at Digital Promise, conducts research on the future of learning with technology. Dr. Roschelle is Fellow of the International Society of the Learning Sciences, with >100 publications, 25,000 citations, and 10 patents. Dr. Roschelle serves as a subject matter expert on Artificial Intelligence to the U.S. Department of Education and on the Advisory Committee for Education at the National Science Foundation. He actively communicates to broad audiences about how findings and insights from research can shape the future of technology use in...2024-06-1749 minEdtech InsidersThe Next Generation of Leading EdTech Companies with Tory Patterson of Owl VenturesSend us a textTory Patterson is the co-founder of Owl Ventures and is actively involved with all facets of the firm. As one of the early pioneers in the next generation of leading EdTech companies, Tory has led investments in some of the most successful companies in the sector. As a lead investor and board member he has played a hands-on role helping leading edtech companies across all facets of development including core definition and measurement of value proposition, sales & distribution, hiring, funding and eventual paths to successful exit.Prior...2024-06-0429 min
Konversation with KushalHow To Get Into Harvard, Stanford or Wharton for MBA? | Ft. Akshay, Sanvar and Sarthak KwK #23In this episode of Konversation with Kushal, Join us for an enlightening conversation where we chat with Sanvar from Stanford, Sarthak from Harvard, and Akshay from Wharton. They share their diverse experiences, from the rigorous application process to life on prestigious campuses, and the transformative impact of their MBA journeys. Gain invaluable insights, advice, and personal stories that demystify the allure of an International MBA. Perfect for anyone considering this monumental step in their career and personal development. Tune in now!
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Kushal Lodha is the...2024-05-212h 44Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 5/8/2024: OpenAI's Search Engine, Stanford University's 2024 Report on the State of AI, 4 Traits of Successful Founders by Jennifer Carolan and More! Feat. Jason Levin of WGU Labs and Brian Ashton & Van Christman of BYU-Pathway WorldwideSend us a textJoin Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode:🔍 OpenAI's rumored new search engine to challenge Google🤖 Key findings from Stanford University's 2024 report on AI advancements and challenges🍎 Apple's development of AI chips and new AI features in the iPad Pro🏆 Essential traits that define successful founders, according to Jennifer Carolan of Reach Capital📚 Concerns on AI in EducationPlus special guests, Jason Levin of WGU Labs and Brian Ashton & Van Christman of BYU...2024-05-1454 min
Clear Admit MBA Admissions PodcastMBA Wire Taps 352—Stanford or bust? First round targets. Anderson vs Marshall.In this week's MBA Admissions podcast we began with a discussion of our BIG event in Chicago on Wednesday May 15th; please join us if you can, by signing up here: https://www.bit.ly/cachicagofair We then turned to a discussion of the week ahead; several programs are releasing final decisions for Round 3, including UPenn / Wharton, USC / Marshall, MIT / Sloan, Yale SOM, Oxford / Said, UCLA / Anderson and Washington / Foster.
Graham then highlighted the Spring Online Webinar series that Clear Admit is hosting. The second event in the series is on Wednesday, May 22th. Signups are here: h...2024-05-1335 min
On The Subject with Michael Vilardo#5 - Elevating Education: A Deep Dive with EdTech Leader Tory Patterson, Founding Partner of Owl VenturesJoin host Michael Vilardo for a riveting discussion with Tory Patterson, Chairman of the Subject Board and Co-Founder of Owl Ventures, the world’s leading EdTech investment firm. In this episode, we delve into Tory’s passion for tackling global educational inequities and his visionary approach to education through technology. Discover how Tory’s journey from Stanford GSB to pioneering EdTech advancements inspires change and nurtures talent, making education accessible and engaging for everyone. Learn about the critical role of education in societal transformation and get personal insights into Tory’s motivation, challenges, and triumphs in the EdTech space.2024-05-0115 min
Design Thinking 101Instructional Design + Adult Learning Experiences with Holly Owens — DT101 E134Holly Owens is an Adjunct Professor at the Touro College Graduate School of Technology, where she teaches in the Instructional Technology program, and works full time as an Instructional Designer with PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy. She has over 15 years of experience in education in various roles, including high school educator, instructional technologist, and podcast host. Today, we talk about instructional design and designing learning experiences for adults. Listen to learn about: >> What is instructional design? >> Adaptive, individualized learning >> Andragogy and designing learning experiences for adults >> Incorporating strategic plans and goals into the learning experience Our GuestAs a Corporate Instructional...2024-04-3038 min
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)Adrian Li: Cambridge & Stanford MBA Childhood Inspiration, Indonesia VC Outlook (Pure Play vs. Small-Cap Private Equity) & China Edtech & Rocket Internet Founder Journey - E399Adrian Li, Founder & Managing Partner of AC Ventures, and Jeremy Au talked about three main themes:
1. Cambridge & Stanford MBA Childhood Inspiration: Adrian shared his multicultural upbringing across Hong Kong and the UK, leading to a pivotal teenage moment where he decided to study his way into Cambridge University. He evolved from academic success towards the ambition to use technology for social and economic betterment in emerging markets due to being exposed to rural poverty while backpacking and his early career in investment banking. He also shared about how he used his Stanford MBA education to find a...2024-03-2639 min
BRAVE (Bahasa Indonesia) Teknologi Asia Tenggara: Singapura, Indonesia, Vietnam, Filipina, Thailand & Malaysia Perusahaan Rintisan, Pendiri Dan Modal Ventura VCAdrian Li: Inspirasi Masa Kecil Cambridge & Stanford MBA, Prospek VC Indonesia (Pure Play vs Small-Cap Private Equity) & Perjalanan Pendiri China Edtech & Rocket Internet - E399Adrian Li, Pendiri & Managing Partner AC Ventures, dan Jeremy Au membahas tiga tema utama:
1. Inspirasi Masa Kecil Cambridge & Stanford MBA: Adrian menceritakan masa kecilnya yang dibesarkan dalam berbagai budaya di Hong Kong dan Inggris, yang mengarah pada momen penting saat remaja di mana ia memutuskan untuk belajar di Universitas Cambridge. Dia berevolusi dari kesuksesan akademis menuju ambisi untuk menggunakan teknologi demi kemajuan sosial dan ekonomi di pasar negara berkembang karena terpapar kemiskinan di pedesaan saat melakukan backpacking dan karier awalnya di bidang perbankan investasi. Dia juga berbagi tentang bagaimana dia menggunakan pendidikan MBA Stanford untuk menemukan co-founder...2024-03-2639 minEdtech InsidersBreaking Barriers: Exploring Inclusive Education with Dr. Yenda PradoSend us a textDr. Yenda Prado is an edtech researcher, educator, and author, whose work focuses on exploring the social uses of emerging edtech to support children’s inclusion across complex learning environments.She has written and advised on inclusive technology use in education and media for diverse organizations including the U.S. Department of Education, PBS Kids, and the University of California.Dr. Prado also serves as a Ready to Learn Consultant Advisor for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. In this role, she has advised on various projects including re...2023-12-2959 min
Escape The Classroom Business SecretsFrom Finance to Tech CEO: Kendall Lo's EdTech Start-Up Journey👉 Take the CEO Type Quiz: https://levelupquest.podia.com
In this episode with Kendall Lo, the innovative CEO and co-founder of Kazo Technology. He's redefining the future of EdTech, and his journey is nothing short of extraordinary.
Join our host, Deano Delpleash, as he delves into Kendall's inspiring experiences and insights, all in line with the elements that make top podcasts shine:
1. Kendall's journey, ignited by Steve Jobs' Stanford commencement speech, showcases the power of storytelling in entrepreneurship.
2. Uncover how Kendall and his team overcame the hurdles brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn from their adaptability and innovative think...2023-11-2948 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 11/07/2023: Breaking Down Biden's AI Executive Order and Its Impact on Education Plus Special Guest Christian Byza of Learn.xyzSend us a textIn this episode of Week in Edtech, Ben and Alex discuss:1. AI + EDU Conference Replays held last October 26, 2023 are now live on the Edtech Insiders Youtube Channel.2. Stanford Accelerate Edtech Impact Summit3. Biden's AI Executive OrderFor AI in generalData PrivacyEducation4. Edtech Noon closes $41 million Series B - Wamda5. Interview with guest Christian Byza of Learn.xyz6. Funding Rounds/M&As...2023-11-091h 17
World Bank EduTech PodcastPromises and Limitations of EdTech for Student Learning in East Asia and Pacific CountriesIn today's episode, we discuss the promises and challenges of EdTech interventions in East Asia and Pacific countries, including the scale, dosage, and heterogeneity of impact to evaluate interventions, and how they can be applied both in the region and globally.
Cristóbal Cobo (Senior Education Specialist at the World Bank EdTech team) speaks with Noah Yarrow (Senior Education Specialist at the World Bank), Cody Abbey (World Bank Consultant and PhD Psychology Student at Stanford University), and Sharon Shen (World Bank Education Global Practice in East Asia and Pacific Region).
Yarrow...2023-11-0227 min
My EdTech LifeEpisode 240: Tech-Powered Learning with Short AnswerJoin us for a transformative episode of My EdTech Life as we explore the dynamic fusion of education and technology with Adam Sparks, co-founder of Short Answer. From his roots on a Nebraska farm to teaching in diverse global contexts and a stint at Stanford, Adam's journey culminates in creating Short Answer—an edtech marvel revolutionizing K-12 education through peer feedback. In this episode, you will uncover the future of formative assessment, engaging writing, and the profound impact of innovation in education. Whether you're an educator, an edtech enthusiast, or simply passionate about enhancing learning, this conversation is your ga...2023-10-1754 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech, 9/22/23, Part 2: Deep Dives with Toddle Learning and Project ReadSend us a textIn this special episode of Week in Edtech, we speak to two leaders in the K12 space using AI to support teachers and learners:Deepanshu Arora, Founder and CEO of Toddle LearningToddle's mission is to help teaching teams around the world do their best work. More specifically, Toddle is an end-to-end solution for all your teaching and learning needs. Teaching teams use Toddle for curriculum planning, assessments, student portfolios, projects, progress reports, classroom management, family communication and much more.Vivek Ramakrishnan, Co-Founder of Project Read2023-09-221h 28
EdUp Learning and Development, hosted by Holly Owens95: From Stanford to Start-Up- Audrey Wisch CEO, on Igniting Passion in Education with Curious CardinalsOverview
In this episode of EdUo EdTech, we had the pleasure of interviewing Audrey Wisch, co-founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals. Audrey shares her journey from being a history major at Stanford with aspirations of becoming a lawyer, to starting Curious Cardinals during the pandemic. She noticed that many students were disengaged and uninspired by their schoolwork, so she began tutoring and connecting students with passionate peers to ignite their love for learning. Curious Cardinals now has a community of over 500 college and recent grad mentors and a full-time team of 14. The platform focuses on near-peer mentorship...2023-09-2037 min
More Than A TestFrom Research-First to Capacity Building: The Evolution of EdTech with Karl RectanusOn this episode of More Than a Test, Laura Glaab sits down with Karl Rectanus, the creator of LearnPlatform, to discuss the challenges and rewards of making a difference in education. Coming from a family of educators, Rectanus recognized the need to make a big impact in education due to the industry's significant equity challenges. He shares his story of creating LearnPlatform and how it became a game-changing EdTech effectiveness system used by school districts and states to vet products for compliance with student data privacy laws. Additionally, they discuss the importance of understanding and analyzing evidence and effectiveness...2023-06-2345 min
WorkforceRxMatthew Rascoff, Vice Provost of Digital Education at Stanford University: EdTech Bright Spots for Collaborative LearningWhile it will be years before researchers can render a verdict on how the wholesale shift to online learning during COVID impacted student performance, it’s already clear that in higher education, post-pandemic use of education technology and positively attitudes about it have both increased. Research also shows that professors and students expect more use of digital course materials and technology going forward. Our guest on this episode of WorkforceRx, Matthew Rascoff, is keeping a close eye on these trends as vice provost for Digital Education at Stanford University. “Part of the legacy of the pandemic is the plurality of appr...2023-06-1534 min
More Than A TestThe Role and Impact of EdTech in the Education System with Amit PatelIn this episode of the More Than a Test podcast, Amit Patel talks about topics like the role of EdTech in education and how his company is investing in this sector, globally. Amit is the Managing Director at Owl Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in the world's leading education technology companies. He is deeply committed to creating sustainable and higher-quality education solutions. Listen in to learn about the growth of EdTech over the last decade, plus how the pandemic introduced more people and institutions to what is possible with EdTech. You will also learn the...2023-05-1253 min
WISE On Air79: Driving Innovation - The Intersection Between Tech & Learning ft. Isabelle Hau & Paul KimRegister to attend GEF & WISE at Medellin: https://bit.ly/3LvdEI9
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You've undoubtedly heard of ChatGPT, the AI tool that's captured the attention of everyone from students and teachers to policymakers and governments. But the reality is that the pace of AI's evolution is already lightyears ahead of our ability to respond.
Recent updates to Open AI's tool has enabled it to edit videos, write research papers, create a webpage from a rough sketch drawn on a napkin, and even serve as your very own virtual assistant for just about anything. The speed of its advancement has even made...2023-05-0443 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech, 2/8/2023 with Ben Kornell and Guests Audrey Witters (Stanford GSB), Mike Malefakis (Emeritus) and Amy Jenkins (Meadow)Send us a textOn this super-sized episode of "This Week in Edtech":We talk to Guests Audrey Witters of Stanford GSB and Mike Malefakis of Emeritus about the Emeritus/Stanford collaboration to bring localized executive education from Stanford to the worldAnd hear from Amy Jenkins, COO of Meadow, about their plans to improve tuition transparency and streamline payments.Ben and Alex also dig into:ChatGPT and Edtech coming togetherPhotoStudy announces ChatGPT-like Chatbot for Math Textbooks and their PublishersWho Owns the Generative AI Platform? | Andreessen Horowitz2023-02-081h 13
BRAVE Southeast Asia Tech: Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, Thailand & Malaysia Startups, Founders & Venture Capital VC (English)Kai Yuan Neo: Engineer to CEO, Edtech Localization Playbook, Build vs. Sell in Boom vs. Bust - E230Kai Yuan Neo is the founder and CEO at Rocket Academy, a live-online coding bootcamp based in Singapore that helps career switchers become software engineers. Launched in 2020, Rocket has trained over 1000 students in its intro coding courses and over 100 students in its career conversion Bootcamp course. To date, 100% of Rocket's Bootcamp graduates have received software engineering offers within 6 months of applying, from companies such as Grab, Ninja Van, Zendesk, Foodpanda, Circles. Life and Decathlon.
Prior to Rocket Academy, Kai studied Computer Science at Stanford University and worked as a software engineer at Meta, Alibaba, Nuna, and ErudiFi...2023-01-0935 minEdtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 11/8/22 with Guests Mohammed Almadani (CEO, Classera) and the Stanford Digital Education TeamSend us a textOn this Week In Edtech, we talk to:Mohammed Almadani, CEO of Classera, a gamified and personalized LMS for emerging markets that raised $40M this weekMatthew Rascoff, Vice Provost for Digital Education at Stanford University, and the Stanford Digital Education Team about their Pandemic-Era Online Learning Strategy reportWe also cover:Election Season in the USWhy National Advocates Are Getting More Involved in School Board ElectionsAt Center of MI Election, a School Choice Measure Few Residents Have Heard AboutWhy All Eyes are Now on the Often Ignored...2022-11-081h 11Edtech InsidersWeek in Edtech 10/30/22 with Guest Joe Connor of OdysseySend us a textIn this episode, we speak with Joe Connor of Odyssey, which raised a $4.75M dollar seed round this week to help districts and families use flexible education funding sources, like Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) and microgrants. Ben and Alex also discuss:1) Elections & Education: The Rise of Education Polarization Is College Worth It? Voters Are Split. (Five Thirty Eight)How the Diploma Divide Is Remaking American Politics (New York)‘There Are Two Americas Now: One With a B.A. and One Without’ (NYTimes)Award-Winning Teachers Are Pushing Back...2022-10-3055 minEdtech InsidersThis Week in Edtech, 10/24 with Guest Claire Chen of Brighteye VenturesSend us a textIn this episode, we speak to Claire Chen of Stanford GSB and Brighteye Ventures, who just put out the brand new report, Understanding the Edtech Content Landscape.We also discuss:1) Video & Tiktok in Education Revyze is building the TikTok of educational videos (Techcrunch)Kids content to remain ad-free on Netflix (Kidscreen)Consumers turning from SVOD to AVOD and FAST (Digital TV Europe)2) College Environment Shifts, In Part Due to Decreased Enrollment As Enrollments Decline, Colleges Respond With Technology, New Curricula And Business Partnerships (Forbes)Why College is...2022-10-3052 min
The Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#197 Pivoting Geographies & Breaking into EdTech with Tony Ngo, Harvard Business School 08Tony Ngo, Harvard Business School '08, shares how he used the MBA to pivot to Vietnam, first in finance, and then as an edtech entrepreneur with Everest Education. Questions Introducing Tony (0:00) Tony's Pre-MBA Career & MBA Application Journey (5:00) Tony Pivots Towards Asia - Post-MBA Careers & Relationships (7:15) Networking Your Way to Jobs vs. Resume Drops (13:10) Having a Focus / One Question in Mind During Your MBA (21:00) Succeeding in Private Equity & Hedge Funds (24:40) Sponsors for Educational Opportunity - Vietnam (32:00) Tony's Pivot from Finance to EdTech (36:30) What MBAs Need to Know About Working in EdTech (47:10) About Tony Tony...2022-09-3054 minThe Touch MBA Admissions Podcast#197 Pivoting Geographies & Breaking into EdTech with Tony Ngo, Harvard Business School 08Tony Ngo, Harvard Business School '08, shares how he used the MBA to pivot to Vietnam, first in finance, and then as an edtech entrepreneur with Everest Education. Questions Introducing Tony (0:00) Tony's Pre-MBA Career & MBA Application Journey (5:00) Tony Pivots Towards Asia - Post-MBA Careers & Relationships (7:15) Networking Your Way to Jobs vs. Resume Drops (13:10) Having a Focus / One Question in Mind During Your MBA (21:00) Succeeding in Private Equity & Hedge Funds (24:40) Sponsors for Educational Opportunity - Vietnam (32:00) Tony's Pivot from Finance to EdTech (36:30) What MBAs Need to Know About Working in EdTech (47:10) About Tony Tony...2022-09-3054 minEdtech InsidersThis Week in Edtech with Ben Kornell, 9/16/22Send us a textGuest: Fadl Al Tarzi, Founder & CEO @ Nexford UniversityOnline University Nexford will use $8M to plug affordability and relevance gaps in educationTopics This Week:Ads in EducationThe next chapter for Learning on YouTubeRoblox jumping into ads in effort to diversify beyond virtual goodsSPACS & Aging UnicornsLondon Looks to Un-Meme the SPAC Market A Sober Look at SPACsCollege ChaosMalignant by Scott GallowayCollege Student Transfers Declined By Nearly 300,000 During PandemicOberlin Says It Will Pay $36.59 Million t...2022-09-1658 min
SIMP InvestingEpisode 35 - How Ex-Facebook, Ex-Alibaba, Stanford Alum Neo Kai Yuan Founded Rocket Academy & Tips On Becoming An Effective Software EngineerToday on the pod, we speak to Kai Yuan, the CEO & Founder of Rocket Academy. Rocket Academy is an online coding boot camp that aims to help people become software engineers and has a 100% job placement rate. A highly experienced programmer himself, the podcast episode entails a lot about the intersection between coding and entrepreneurship.
In today's episode, we covered: Kai Yuan's journey and experience working at Facebook/Meta, Alibaba, Nuna, and Dana Cita as a software engineer. What is the most important and underlooked skill of software engineers, how Rocket Academy fights off c...2022-08-2554 min
The Journey with Christian D EvansUnlock The True Potential of Leaning: How To Become An Active Learner with Dhruv Sampat (Journey with Christian D Evans)🎁 Gift for All Podcast Listeners Below 👇| Dhruv Sampat is an edtech entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience in the domain. He is currently Founder, Studypaq, an edtech platform that aims at making learning easier.
Prior to this, he was the Analytics Manager for Chegg, and Vice President-Analytics at Course Hero, an online learning platform for students. He joined the company in 2011 and helped to grow it into 1 billion USD in valuation.
Outside of work, he is passionate about table tennis and is a two-time US Open gold medalist. He likes to follow new technological...2022-05-0340 min
Founder ThesisBuilding a $100 billion EdTech Company | Anshuman Singh @ Scaler AcademyWhen we speak about digital, content is indeed the king. But without engagement, the content remains futile.In this edition of Founder Thesis, Akshay Datt speaks with Anshuman Singh, Co-founder, Scaler Academy, who is on the mission to create the 'Online Stanford.'Anshuman, after his graduation, started working with Facebook as a tech team lead. While recruiting for tech roles in Facebook, he soon realized that the tech education ecosystem in India is broken and fails to equip engineers on what lies ahead. So to prepare techies for job interviews, Anshuman, along with his...2022-02-151h 52
AthletesTouchDrew Bent: Disrupting EdTechDrew Bent is Co-Founder and COO of schoolhouse.world, an initiative started by Sal Khan (of Khan Academy) to help provide quality, free online tutoring to anyone and everyone who wants to learn. Bent previously wrote code at Khan Academy, taught high school math, and has been tutoring for a decade. He studied physics and computer science at MIT, and has an education master's from Stanford.Bent joins the PhilanthropyTouch chapter of AthletesTouch to discuss how schoolhouse.world is disrupting the Educational Technology world. 2021-10-1337 min
Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive FunctionEp. 167: William Damon - A Look Back to Look AheadSend us a textBritish author Somerset Maugham once wrote, “What makes old age hard to bear is not the failing of one's faculties, mental and physical, but the burden of one's memories.” Writers and poets have a lot to say about reminiscing, contemplation, regret and nostalgia, but it often suggests that one must travel far down the road of life to arrive at that point where suddenly our life decisions say more about who we are rather than what we did!On this episode, professor at Stanford University, director of the Stanford Center on Adol...2021-10-0754 min
Women Who BuildWomen Who Build: Namita Dalmia, Karuna Jain, Jayshree Patodi of Enzia Ventures on Why Education, Health, Environment; Edtech and Health in the Next Decade; Working Together for Better Outcomes.We have seen 2, 3, 4, 5 women investment partners at venture capital firms. Have we seen firms where all three investment partners are women? Not too many!
I am so excited about today’s podcast with Enzia Ventures. The team at Enzia has been an early supporter of Women who Build. Enzia is an early-stage investment firm in India that invests in education, health, and the environment.
So let us get to know them -
Namita is one of the most empathetic people I know in startups :) Namita pursued her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Electrical Engin...2021-09-1036 min
Network CapitalCareer Principles and EdTech Trends with Lightspeed Ventures Partner Mercedes BentMercedes’ path to VC is a true convergence of her life experiences — a childhood surrounded by inventors, studies at Harvard and Stanford, finance roles at the Federal Reserve and Goldman, and managing P&L at startups in VR and EdTech, and her long-term goal of empowering communities she cares about. She began her venture capital career at Owl Ventures before joining Lightspeed’s consumer investing team in 2019.2021-07-2853 min
Voices of Women in Venture 🌊Shauntel Garvey of Reach Capital on EdTech, raising a sector focused fund, and the importance of being an active seed investor beyond the A round Podcast: Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managers (LS 42 · TOP 1.5% what is this?)Episode: Shauntel Garvey of Reach Capital on EdTech, raising a sector focused fund, and the importance of being an active seed investor beyond the A roundPub date: 2021-06-29Notes from Voices of Women in Venture 🌊:Shauntel Garvey, General Partner at Reach Capital. (https://www.reachcapital.com)Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationFollow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the c...2021-07-2238 min
Venture Unlocked: The playbook for venture capital managersShauntel Garvey of Reach Capital on EdTech, raising a sector focused fund, and the importance of being an active seed investor beyond the A roundFollow me @samirkaji for my thoughts on the venture market, with a focus on the continued evolution of the VC landscape. Our guest today is Shauntel Garvey, co-founder and general partner of education tech focused Reach Capital. She has a long history investing in ed-tech companies stemming back from her time at NewSchools Venture Fund. What I love about the Reach team is how thoughtfully they’ve constructed their firm and partnership which by far is one of the most diverse in all of venture. Currently Reach has $300 AUM and has invested in companies such as M...2021-06-2938 min
Zoom In, Zoom OutEp 3 - Jin Chow: Valedictorian at Princeton to Disrupting EdtechMeet Jin Chow: co-founder and COO of Polygence, a cutting edge ed-tech startup, and a current Stanford PhD candidate. She's fluent in 6 different languages and was the valedictorian of her graduating class at Princeton '17 where she studied Comparative Literature.
Jin describes her journey through academia from rejection to success, detailing the systems that worked for her and the trade-offs she made along the way. She discusses focus, discipline, and her approach to risk-taking all while providing us with a glimpse into her relatable idiosyncrasies.
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00:00 - Introduction
01:32 - Rejection f...2021-06-0937 min
LIFT with Louise MowbrayTrends and How They Help YouLead Into the Future Today (LIFT) is brought to you by Louise Mowbray of Mowbray by Design, the creative Conscious Leadership Consultancy. If you’re reading this and haven’t yet subscribed, you can do so here: If you’ve been receiving my newsletters for a while now, you’ll notice a fresh new format from here on in. At least once a month, I’ll be digging more deeply into various topics to give you insight, which I trust you’ll find useful in your day-to-day business life. I’ll also be recording these deep dives for you to 🎧 list...2021-04-1315 minNetwork CapitalCracking Stanford GSB and Shaping EdTech with Ishan GuptaIshan is an entrepreneur, global executive & team builder who loves creating and scaling up businesses. He is driven by the idea of democratising access across various dimensions and has spent all his professional life doing so through his work in the areas of education, finance & information.
Ishan is currently the Global Head of Operations at Udacity. In this capacity, he is responsible for driving successful outcomes for customers worldwide and across consumer, enterprise and government channels. Prior to heading global operations, Ishan built Udacity’s India business from the ground up.
Before joining Udacity, Ishan was...2021-04-0555 min
Venezuela Diaspora ProjectManuel Iribarren - EdTech - Venezuela DIaspora Project Episode 6Manuel Iribarren is a Venezuelan raised in London and a senior at Stanford.He is studying on Product Design and is focused on creating more paths for children to learn. He started his first education company while a Junior in highschool.We dove deep into his latest endeavor a Designing Thinking Education company project.Manuel teaches children design thinking by partnering with schools around the globe to design curriculums for them--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/venezueladiaspora/support2021-03-2523 min
The Data Exchange with Ben LoricaChallenges, Opportunities, and Trends in EdTechIn this episode of the Data Exchange, our special correspondent and managing editor Jenn Webb and I speak with Sharon Zhou, a PhD student in Computer Science at Stanford University. Sharon has been teaching very popular courses on GANs (generative adversarial networks) on Coursera. In this conversation we examine the state of Education Technology (EdTech), learning platforms, and other tools for teaching online. A year into the global pandemic, we discuss advantages and disadvantages of various technologies for delivering classes, as well as broader issues in education.We also took the opportunity to discuss Sharon’s work on...2021-03-0451 min
TeachLab with Justin ReichFailure to Disrupt Book Club with Candace ThilleFor TeachLab’s ninth Failure to Disrupt Book Club we look back at Justin’s live conversation with regular Audrey Watters and special guest Candace Thille, director of Learning Science at Amazon and former researcher and faculty member at Stanford University and at Carnegie Mellon. Together they discuss Chapter 8, The Toxic Power of Data and Experiment.“It wasn't just that they didn't know how to use the educational technology. It was their belief about their role as a learner and their belief about her role as an instructor. And so just like you talked about many times in you...2021-02-2652 min
TeachLab with Justin ReichFailure to Disrupt Book Club with Antero GarciaFor TeachLab’s seventh Failure to Disrupt Book Club episode we look back at Justin’s live conversation with regular Audrey Watters and special guest Antero Garcia. He's a faculty member at the Stanford Graduate School of Education and a former teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District. Together they discuss the book’s second edtech dilemma, the Ed Tech Matthew Effect.“Let's start with the community as the designer, and what it means to then imagine what schools and the tools that schools are going to need to build from there. That, to me, seems like the...2021-02-0148 min