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The Champions Coffee Podcast
Tim Winkler | Twig Marketing & Future Campus
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Tim Winkler, Director at Twig Marketing and Rocketshop, and Publisher of Future Campus. With an unconventional start sterilising infectious waste in a university lab, Tim’s journey has evolved into a powerhouse career in journalism, communications, and strategy—particularly in the higher education sector.
2025-04-22
13 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Jake Garman | Edith Cowan University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Jake Garman, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President, International at Edith Cowan University. With a sharp focus on strategic growth and global engagement, Jake leads ECU’s international priorities during a pivotal time for Australian higher education. A respected leader known for building strong global partnerships and fostering innovation, Jake shares his vision for expanding ECU’s international footprint, strengthening student experiences, and positioning the university as a global education leader. Tune in for insights on collaboration, leadership, and ECU’s next chapter on the wo...
2025-04-21
21 min
Broken Education
Professor George Williams AO | Western Sydney University
Recorded at the UA Solutions Summit 2025, this Broken Education Podcast episode features Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Tripani, in conversation with Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University. Starting as the fifth Vice-Chancellor in July 2024, he leads an institution known for expanding access to higher education and driving social, environmental, and economic impact. A renowned constitutional law scholar, barrister, and thought leader, Professor Williams fosters innovation and equity, shaping the sector with his extensive experience in higher education leadership.
2025-04-02
23 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Professor George Williams AO | Western Sydney University
Recorded at the UA Solutions Summit 2025, this Champions Coffee Podcast episode features Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Tripani in conversation with Professor George Williams AO, Vice-Chancellor and President of Western Sydney University. Starting as the fifth Vice-Chancellor in July 2024, he leads an institution known for expanding access to higher education and driving social, environmental, and economic impact. A renowned constitutional law scholar, barrister, and thought leader, Professor Williams fosters innovation and equity, shaping the sector with his extensive experience in higher education leadership.
2025-04-02
23 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Professor Jessica Vanderlelie | La Trobe University
Recorded at the backdrop of UA Solutions Summit 2025, this special episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast features a conversation between Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Ben Hallett, and Professor Jessica Vanderlelie, Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic at La Trobe University. Jessica also serves as Co-Chair of Universities Australia Women and Deputy Chair of the Universities Australia DVC Academic Committee.A nationally recognised leader in learning and teaching, student success, and widening participation, Jessica is a passionate advocate for equity, inclusion, and student partnership. At La Trobe, she has led the development of sustainable, efficient service delivery models that elevate the st...
2025-03-24
17 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Mark Erickson | University of Sydney
Recorded at the backdrop of UA Solutions Summit 2025, this special episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast features a conversation between Vygo’s APAC Director of Sales, Lyndin Francis, and Mark Erickson, Academic Registrar at the University of Sydney.A seasoned higher education leader, Mark brings a proven track record as a Director/Registrar, driving excellent outcomes and spearheading transformative change. With deep expertise in student lifecycle management, governance, and regulatory landscapes, he blends sharp analytical skills with financial acumen to deliver IT and business projects that boost customer experience. A forward-thinking manager, Mark excels in...
2025-03-19
17 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Michelle Crosby | Charles Sturt University
Recorded at the backdrop of UA Solutions Summit 2025, this special episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast features a conversation between Vygo’s APAC Director of Sales, Lyndin Francis, and Michelle Crosby, Chief Operating Officer at Charles Sturt University.A transformative, people-focused leader, Michelle brings extensive senior executive experience across government (Commonwealth and State) and the private sector, spanning governance, service delivery, corporate, IT, and program management. Before Charles Sturt, she served as Deputy Registrar at the Australian Business Registry Services (Australian Taxation Office), overseeing nine million ABN holders and three million companies. With prior roles like Deputy Co...
2025-03-19
09 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Marlene Tromp | Boise State University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallett sits down with Dr. Marlene Tromp, President of Boise State University. With a trailblazing career spanning AAU institutions like UC Santa Cruz (provost) and Arizona State (dean/vice provost), Marlene has driven Boise State into global partnerships like UPWARDS at the G7 Summit and the U.S. Council on Competitiveness. A champion of access, she’s grown health sciences and education grads, built award-winning facilities for arts and quantum-focused engineering, and created the Presidential True Blue Scholarship endowment. Tune in as Marlene shares her vision for in...
2025-03-17
24 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Professor Geoff Hinchcliffe | The Australian National University
Recorded at the backdrop of UA Solutions Summit 2025, this special episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast features a conversation between Vygo’s APAC Director of Sales, Lyndin Francis, and Professor Geoff Hinchcliffe, Interim Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning & Teaching) at The Australian National University (ANU).With a strong background in design, digital technology, and data visualisation, Geoff is leading ANU’s efforts to create future-focused, adaptive, and transformative learning experiences. As a key proponent of design and digital innovation within the School of Art & Design, his research explores how interaction, interface, and visualisation design can enhance digital collections and impr...
2025-03-12
16 min
Broken Education
Alphia Possamai-Inesedy | Western Sydney University
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Alphia Possamai-Inesedy, Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success at Western Sydney University. Alphia leads strategic initiatives that enhance student success from pre-admission through to graduation and employment, ensuring a holistic approach to academic achievement, well-being, and career readiness.Beyond her role at WSU, Alphia is the President of the Australian Sociological Association and the inaugural Chair of the Social Justice Network, where she champions equity and social justice in higher education. Passionate about innovative leadership and inclusive education, her work continues to...
2025-03-06
23 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Glen Babington | University of Technology Sydney
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallet sits down with Glen Babington, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Technology Sydney. With extensive experience in mergers, transformations, and leadership across education, utilities, and defence, Glen is passionate about building resilient teams, driving process simplification, and leveraging data analytics and digital innovation to create impactful change. Now, in the education sector, he applies these principles to lead large-scale transformations, ensuring customer-centric strategies and sustainable growth. Tune in as Glen shares his insights on leadership, organisational change, and the future of technology-driven transformation.
2025-02-24
21 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Professor Guy Littlefair | Auckland University of Technology
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s APAC Head of Partner Engagement, Lyndin Francis sits down with Professor Guy Littlefair, the outgoing Pro Vice-Chancellor International and Executive Dean at Auckland University of Technology (AUT). With a distinguished career spanning academia, industry, and global partnerships, Guy has been instrumental in shaping innovative and inclusive education models that drive real-world impact. His leadership at AUT’s Faculty of Design and Creative Technologies (DCT) has transformed multidisciplinary learning across engineering, computer science, design, communication studies, and more. Tune in as Guy shares his insights on global engagement, strategic partnerships, and...
2025-02-14
24 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Jonathan Powles | CQUniversity
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallet sits down with Jonathan Powles, Vice President of Student Success at CQUniversity. As an executive leader in higher education, Jonathan has a proven track record in driving change and innovation across universities. With expertise in curriculum transformation, learning technologies, learner analytics, and academic development, he has led institution-wide initiatives that enhance student success and pedagogical excellence. His leadership continues to shape the future of higher education through innovation and strategic transformation.
2025-02-05
33 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Richard Dobek | University of New England (AU)
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallet sits down with Richard Dobek, former Interim Executive Principal, Student Experience at the University of New England (AU), an executive leader with a passion for people, transformation, and operations. With extensive experience in human resources, strategy, and change management. He plays a key role in enhancing student engagement and operational effectiveness across the institution.
2025-01-30
37 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Liz Johnson | Deakin University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Head of Partner Engagement, Lyndin Francis, sits down with Professor Elizabeth Johnson, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic at Deakin University.
2025-01-24
32 min
Broken Education
Sam Jacob | Collarts (Australian College of the Arts)
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Sam Jacob, Chief Executive Officer at Collarts (Australian College of the Arts). With over 30 years of experience in higher education, Sam has held pivotal roles, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Students & VET at Charles Darwin University, as well as other senior positions at Torrens, Deakin, Monash, and Adelaide universities, driving innovative and student-focused strategies.As a visionary in reimagining the future of education, Sam specialises in aligning institutions with evolving student needs, transforming creativity into a powerful force for change. Be...
2024-12-19
42 min
Broken Education
Ray Batra | Future of Higher Ed
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Ray Batra, Co-Founder of Future of Higher Ed. Ray is dedicated to solving complex problems by deeply understanding challenges, connecting innovative ideas, and executing with agility. His work focuses on shaping the future of higher education through transformative strategies and meaningful collaborations, driving impactful change in the sector.
2024-12-12
35 min
Broken Education
Jamie Fitch | OnlineMedEd
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Jamie Fitch, Co-Founder of OnlineMedEd, driving transformative solutions in higher education .Jamie spent nine years scaling OnlineMedEd’s educational platform, enhancing learning methodologies, and streamlining operations to prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals.Now focused on strengthening global healthcare education and infrastructure, Jamie addresses critical challenges in student development, institutional training, and facility enhancements.
2024-11-29
25 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Ellie Garraway | Grit
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo's Regional Director of Partners for EMEA, Hannah Gardner, sits down with Ellie Garraway, CEO of Grit, an organization reshaping mindsets in universities, schools, and local authorities. With a diverse background in theatre, coaching, and positive psychology, Ellie has dedicated over 20 years to empowering students and communities, fostering self-belief, and promoting student success. Under her leadership, Grit’s impactful programs have supported access, retention, and belonging across 50+ institutions and countless schools, transforming both individual lives and institutional cultures.
2024-11-11
25 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Russell Bailey | Murdoch University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder & Co-CEO Ben Hallet sits down with Russell Bailey, Head of Transformation at Murdoch University. With over 25 years of experience across higher education, Russell leads a diverse team of IT professionals, including enterprise architects, business analysts, and project managers. His expertise in strategic planning, project management, and IT architecture drives Murdoch’s digital transformation agenda.
2024-11-05
21 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Dr Omer Yezdani | University of the Sunshine Coast
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Dr. Omer Yezdani, Chief Data Officer at the University of the Sunshine Coast, whose career spans over 25 years in public, nonprofit, and higher education sectors. Known for his expertise in data, AI, and governance, Dr. Yezdani has led transformation across multiple industries, from his early work in communications technology with an ASX-listed firm to driving national education reform in the Federal Government. A passionate advocate for societal impact, he serves on various boards and holds awards for excellence in governance. Dr. Yezdani’s strategic in...
2024-10-30
33 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Tom Lowe | University of Westminster
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo's Regional Director of Partners for EMEA, Hannah Gardner, speaks with Tom Lowe, Principal Lecturer and Assistant Head of School (Student Experience) at the University of Westminster. With over a decade of experience in student engagement, Tom specializes in areas such as student voice, retention, employability, and student-staff partnership. As Chair of RAISE, Tom leads a network focused on researching and innovating student engagement in higher education.
2024-10-15
16 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Simon Massey | The Manchester Metropolitan University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo's Regional Director of Partners for EMEA, Hannah Gardner, speaks with Simon Massey, Associate Head of Sociology at Manchester Met and Director of the Q-Step Centre. A specialist in quantitative research methods, Dr. Massey teaches SPSS, R, and Python, with research focused on statistics anxiety and innovative teaching. As a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a lead author for the Office for Students, he brings extensive expertise in data skills and education.
2024-10-10
09 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Craig Mutton | University of Canberra
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet & Head of Product Russell Holt sits down with, Craig Mutton, Chief Digital Officer and Vice President of Digital at the University of Canberra. With a wealth of experience across diverse industries, Craig is passionate about solving complex business challenges and driving organizational change through innovation, strategic thinking, and high-performing teams. He’s a strong advocate for diversity and uses approaches like design thinking and agile to create impactful solutions. Alongside his executive roles, Craig serves as a Non-Executive Director, supporting community-focused organizations with his strategic and busi...
2024-10-08
27 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Tania Struetzel | Southampton Solent University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo's Regional Director of Partners for EMEA Hannah Gardner sits down with Tania Struetzel, Director of Student Success at Southampton Solent University. Tania is an experienced student engagement practitioner who leads the Student Success Service, which focuses on employability, student services, and achievement. With extensive experience working in and with Students' Unions, she also serves as an External Trustee at Beds SU. Tania holds a PGCert in Student Engagement in Higher Education, where she links theoretical approaches to practical, institutional outcomes, making her a key figure in driving student success and e...
2024-10-04
10 min
Broken Education
Ronald Reed | SXSW EDU
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Ron Reed, Founder & Former Executive Producer of SXSW EDU. With a background in educational publishing and technology, Ron helped pioneer the use of technology in education funding and later founded SXSW EDU in 2011. The event has since become a leading platform for innovation and collaboration in education, bringing together diverse voices to explore the future of learning. Ron’s work continues to inspire creativity and social impact in the education space.
2024-10-02
32 min
Broken Education
Kevin Bell | AWS
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Kevin Bell Ed.D, Head of Higher Education and Research - ANZ at Amazon Web Services (AWS). A pioneering force in the realm of digital education, Kevin has been an early developer of large-scale online programs and EdTech initiatives. His focus is on leveraging digital innovation to empower learners to showcase their competencies and thrive in a post-COVID world shaped by the 4th Industrial Revolution. As a published author and visionary leader, Kevin is recognised for his collaborative spirit and forward-thinking ap...
2024-09-25
36 min
Broken Education
Kai Talas | Sparkmind.vc
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Kai Talas, Co-Founder and Partner at Sparkmind.vc. As a seasoned Edtech VC investor, Kai specialises in pre-seed and beyond investments across Europe. With 20 years of expertise in strategy, business development, venture capital, and M&A, his career spans tech startups to multinational corporations. Driven by a passion for education and entrepreneurship, Kai's deep understanding of the learning industry continues to fuel innovation and growth in the edtech sector.
2024-09-18
29 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Chris Ronan | Country Universities Centre
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallett sits down with Chris Ronan, CEO of the Country Universities Centre (CUC) and National President of the Society for the Provision of Education in Rural Australia (SPERA). With over a decade of leadership experience in the higher education sector, Chris has been at the forefront of equity and engagement initiatives aimed at improving access to education in rural and regional Australia. Under his leadership, CUC has expanded its support for rural students, providing pathways to higher education for underserved communities. Chris’s commitment to transforming education outc...
2024-09-16
26 min
Broken Education
Justin Downey & Jack Marsh | Clearpact
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Justin Downey and Jack Marsh, Co-Founders and Partners at Clearpact. Both experienced investment banking professionals and serial entrepreneurs, founded Clearpact, a next-generation investment bank. With extensive experience advising founder-led and private equity-backed companies in the tech and tech-enabled services sectors, Justin and Jack have guided numerous businesses through early-stage capital raises and late-stage M&A transactions. Their combined expertise continues to shape the future of investment banking.
2024-09-11
26 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Kylie Readman | University of Technology Sydney
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Professor Kylie Readman, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President of Education and Students at the University of Technology Sydney. A leader with extensive experience in higher education, Kylie is dedicated to enhancing student success, fostering inclusive communities, and driving innovation.
2024-09-02
25 min
Broken Education
Joshua Nester | SEEK Investments
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Joshua Nester, Managing Director of SEEK Investments. With nearly two decades at SEEK, Joshua is on a mission to help millions find meaningful work. His leadership journey spans roles as CEO, Managing Director, and Chief Strategy Officer, where he’s been pivotal in reshaping global education access. Joshua’s strategic mindset and passion for connecting talent with opportunities have driven his impactful work across educational institutions on almost every continent.
2024-08-28
38 min
Broken Education
Ryan O'Hare | Keypath Education
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo's Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Ryan O'Hare, CEO of Keypath Education Australia & Asia-Pacific. As the Founder & CEO, Ryan has driven Keypath's growth to become the largest Online Program Management company in APAC, specializing in postgraduate education. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Ryan has successfully launched and scaled online programs across multiple regions. Under his leadership, Keypath has formed strong partnerships with top universities in Australia and Asia, expanding their online offerings. In 2019, Ryan was recognized as 'Entrepreneur of the Year' at the Australian Irish...
2024-08-21
29 min
Broken Education
Seong Kim | Chegg
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo's Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Seong Kim, Vice President of Corporate Strategy at Chegg. Seong shares his insights on driving corporate strategy for a leading publicly-traded B2C education technology company. With deep expertise in strategic research, growth planning, mergers and acquisitions, and investments, Seong leads global M&A efforts and advises businesses as a board member and observer. He brings a unique perspective, having previously worked in growth equity, private equity, investment banking, and high-yield research.
2024-08-14
28 min
Techtonic Lounge
E14 : Innovation and Iterating Educational Support Through Vision and Trust w/Joel, Co-Founder, Vygo
In this Tectonic Lounge episode, Joel Di Trapani from Vygo—a dynamic service that connects students with mentors, enabling universities to enhance student engagement and academic performance—explores the challenges and triumphs of building an impactful educational tool. He shares how Vygo evolved from a simple idea into a versatile solution that empowers institutions to better serve their students. Emphasizing the importance of trust, Joel discusses how building up quality leadership teams and creating processes for decision-making authority has allowed Vygo to grow, iterate, and evolve. He reflects on the entrepreneurial journey, highlighting strong co-f...
2024-08-13
29 min
Broken Education
Chase Williams | Pathify
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Chase Williams, CEO and Co-Founder of Pathify. Since 2017, Chase has led Pathify, a company transforming student experiences by connecting them with essential resources. He previously served as Executive Director until 2021, overseeing various functions including Sales, Marketing, and Customer Success. Chase co-founded Pathify while at Monash University, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce.
2024-08-07
24 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Don Albert Klinger | Murdoch University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Don Albert Klinger, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Education at Murdoch University. Don plays a vital role in making higher education accessible and achieving high-quality outcomes for students, focusing on equity, diversity, inclusion, First Nations, and sustainability.He has held significant roles such as Pro Vice-Chancellor, Education at the University of Waikato, and leadership positions with the Canadian Society for the Study of Education and the Consortium for Research on Educational Assessment and Teaching Effectiveness.
2024-07-31
22 min
Broken Education
Joe Diamond | AllCampus
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Joe Diamond, the CEO of AllCampus. With over 20 years of experience in higher education, Joe has been instrumental in generating awareness and driving positive student outcomes. Joe's commitment to creating a positive work environment and his dedication to student success have been key to AllCampus’s success. Additionally, Joe has served on the executive board of National Safe Place, a nonprofit providing immediate help and safety for youth in crisis. He holds a degree in Finance from the University of Florida and...
2024-07-31
25 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Jennie Shaw | The University of Adelaide
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Ben Hallet and Chief Relationship Officer, Riley Batchelor sits down with Professor Jennie Shaw, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Academic) at the University of Adelaide. Professor Shaw has previously held leadership roles at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and the University of New England. Throughout her tenure at the University of Adelaide, she has spearheaded numerous successful programs, fostered research excellence, and engaged in impactful community outreach initiatives.Join us as we delve into Professor Shaw's journey and her unwavering commitment to enhancing the academic and st...
2024-07-25
25 min
Broken Education
Reilly Davis | PeopleGrove
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Reilly Davis. Reilly is the Co-Founder of PeopleGrove, a company on a mission to connect every student and professional with the mentors, advisers, and networks needed to realize their full potential and find fulfilling careers. PeopleGrove's mentorship and advising platform has been successfully launched at leading institutions worldwide, including Stanford, UMUC, The University of Michigan, Notre Dame, and many more. Reilly's innovative approach and dedication to student success have made PeopleGrove a trusted partner in higher education, helping countless individuals achieve th...
2024-07-24
31 min
Broken Education
Erin Mayhood | Mentor Collective
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Erin Mayhood. Erin is the CEO of Mentor Collective, a company dedicated to empowering individuals to realize their full potential through transformative mentorship. With over 20 years of experience in higher education and education technology development, Erin has a profound understanding of SaaS, managed services, career readiness, and student success. A veteran Edtech leader and former higher education administrator, Erin previously held executive leadership roles at Interfolio by Elsevier, where she launched the first B2B Enterprise solution and helped establish the Fa...
2024-07-17
28 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Romy Lawson (GAICD) | Flinders University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Romy Lawson, the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Flinders University. With a distinguished career spanning over 25 years, Romy has significantly contributed to enhancing student learning experiences and academic leadership. Her expertise lies in curriculum design, quality assurance, and institutional strategic planning. Romy’s research interests include learning and teaching leadership, assessment, and feedback. Dedicated to advancing higher education, she actively participates in several advisory boards and professional organizations.
2024-07-15
20 min
Broken Education
Matt Wolfe | FutureTools.io
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Matt Wolfe. Matt is the creator of FutureTools.io and a serial entrepreneur known for his step-by-step approach to solving tasks and improving workflows. With a knack for breaking down complex topics, Matt's intuitive understanding of digital tools and platforms has made him a prominent figure in the tech world.Formerly banking significant passive income through affiliate marketing, Matt has a rich background in web design, WordPress teaching, and high-profile blogging. His ability to uncover and share the hidden ge...
2024-07-10
42 min
Broken Education
Martin Betts | HedX
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Professor Martin Betts, Founder of Hedx. With over 40 years of experience in academic and senior leadership roles, Professor Betts has significantly influenced the university sector globally. As the former Deputy Vice Chancellor of Engagement at Griffith University, he led award-winning corporate partnerships and the largest public engagement by an Australian university at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Tune in to hear his insights on embracing change in higher education.
2024-07-10
43 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Maree Dinan-Thompson | James Cook University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Maree, the Deputy Vice Chancellor Students at James Cook University. With over 20 years of experience, Maree has made an outstanding contribution to innovative, contemporary, and authentic curriculum, assessment, and course design, engaging both students and colleagues. Her research focuses on health and physical education curriculum, curriculum change, and assessment literacy, with recent work on Indigenous games and their cultural significance. Committed to the education community, Maree serves on numerous advisory and reference committees.
2024-07-03
23 min
Broken Education
Mohsen Shahini | Kritik
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Mohsen Shahini, a visionary entrepreneur and founder of Top Hat and Kritik. From his early years in Iran to the forefront of education technology, Mohsen’s story is marked by determination, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of innovation. Known for his ability to pivot and adapt, he created Top Hat, an interactive education platform that empowered both professors and students. His new venture, Kritik, emphasises active student participation and a dynamic, community-driven educational environment. Join us as we explore Mohsen's journey, the...
2024-06-26
25 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Martin McCarron | University of Adelaide
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Martin McCarron, an Executive Director at the University of Adelaide. Martin brings expertise across all areas of management, staff development, strategic planning, communications, and project management. Known for managing complex change management projects with innovative approaches, Martin focuses on continuous improvement and achieving organisational goals. As a skilled leader with a collaborative style, Martin is passionate about education and dedicated to building long-term relationships and empowering teams to achieve outstanding results.
2024-06-24
29 min
Broken Education
Rohan Wadhwa | Lumos Capital Group
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Rohan Wadhwa. Rohan is the Managing Director and a founding member of Lumos Capital Group, a growth equity firm focused on human capital development, education technology, and knowledge services. He brings over six years of experience in this role, shaping the future of education and workforce sectors.In addition to his work at Lumos Capital Group, Rohan is a Junior Board Member at KIPP NYC, where he has served for over nine years. His dedication to education and investment ma...
2024-06-19
29 min
Broken Education
Sevonne Eliyah | Gravyty
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Sevonne Eliyahu. Sevonne is the President of Gravyty, bringing over 18 years of experience in information technology with small and medium international businesses. She is a seasoned professional specializing in sales and marketing, tutoring and education, service optimization, and restaurant management.
2024-06-13
31 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast: Student Crossroads
Panchami Satheesh | Coventry University
In this episode of the student edition of the Student Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Panchami Satheesh, the Education Officer and Students Governor of Coventry University Students Union. Panchami, who made history as the first wheelchair macebearer at Coventry Cathedral, shares the insightful story of her journey and her motivation for helping others as a peer mentor on Vygo.
2024-06-07
31 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Neville Hiscox | Curtin University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Neville Hiscox, the Chief Student Services Officer at Curtin University. With executive accountability for strategic leadership across a diverse portfolio, He is dedicated to driving organizational growth through people development and modern technology adoption. Recognized for his inclusive leadership style, excellence in performance, and commitment to mentoring the next generation of leaders, Neville has also served as Chairperson of the Board of Directors for Heads of Student Administration (HoSA). Join us as we explore his insights on delivering innovative services.
2024-05-30
23 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Carmen Miles | De Montfort University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Regional Director of Partners for EMEA Hannah Gardner sits down with Carmen Miles. She is the Interim Head of Digital Education and VLE Project Director at De Montfort University, where she leads the implementation of the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and oversees the provision of distance learning. Carmen is an innovative leader and creator of inclusive online learning experiences, passionate about making education accessible for all. Additionally, Carmen is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, reflecting her dedication and expertise in higher education.
2024-05-22
09 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Monica Jones | University of Leeds
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Regional Director of Partners for EMEA Hannah Gardner sits down with Monica Jones. She is the Chief Data Officer at the University of Leeds. Monica is a technical expert and leader with extensive education, science and technology, healthcare knowledge and experience. She is currently the Chair of Data Design Authority (DDA) at the Health Data Research UK.
2024-05-09
13 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Hiedi Wilkinson | University of Sunshine Coast
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Head of Partner Engagement for APAC, Lyndin Francis sits down with Hiedi Wilkinson from the University of the Sunshine Coast. She is currently the Equity Impact Evaluation Analyst at the University. She believes in doing work that matters, connecting with great people, and contributing to an extraordinary journey.
2024-04-29
23 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Sukhwant Jhaj | Arizona State University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder Ben Hallet sits down with Sukhwant Jhaj, Vice Provost for Academic Innovation and Student Achievement at Arizona State University. In his role as vice provost, Jhaj pursues ways to create greater levels of student success for all learners across all degree types. He works to identify new ways the university can improve learning outcomes and helps ASU set a new standard of quality and accessibility that can be shared with institutions of higher education around the country and the world. In addition to his role in the Office of...
2024-04-24
23 min
Broken Education
Deborah Quazzo | GSV Ventures
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Deborah Quazzo. Deborah is the Managing Partner of GSV Ventures, a venture fund investing in education and workforce skills technologies that are disrupting the $7 Trillion global sector. In addition, she is co-founder of the ASU+GSV Summit, the preeminent gathering of leaders in education and workforce skilling. She is a member of the boards of The Common Ground Foundation, New Profit, Steppenwolf Theatre Company, and The Yidan Prize Foundation Advisory Committee.
2024-04-18
37 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast: Student Crossroads
Gihan Bulathsinghala | University of Greenwich
In this episode of the student edition of the Student Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Gihan Bulathsinghala from the University of Greenwich. He is reading for his Master of Arts in International Business and is an active student mentor at the university. Tune in as he shares his insightful story and motivation for helping others as a peer mentor on Vygo.
2024-04-16
29 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Robert H. McDonald | University of Colorado Boulder
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founders, Joel Di Trapani & Ben Hallet sits down with Robert H. McDonald, Dean of University Libraries/Sr. Vice Provost of Online and Extended Education at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is active professionally with several national and international organizations and conferences, serving on the Association of Research Libraries Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries, the HathiTrust Board of Governors, and as general co-chair for the ACM/IEEE Joint Conference on Digital Libraries in 2013 and 2017.
2024-04-05
15 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Paul Le Blanc | Southern New Hampshire University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founders, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Paul Le Blanc, President of Southern New Hampshire University. Paul is also an Ascend Fellow at the Aspen Institute which is a premier leadership program advancing opportunity and equity. He was a winner of the Global Leadership Award in 2018. He is also a current Board advisor at the Guild Education.
2024-04-03
45 min
Broken Education
Yuying Chen-Wynn | PEAK6
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Yuying Chen-Wynn, Head of AI at Peak 6. Yuying looks to evaluate AI tools, platforms, and solutions for company use as well as AI companies of all stages for investments. She was also Executive Member - Product Leaders, Big Data and AI, EdTech, IWB, Board Readiness at Chief.
2024-03-29
37 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Marie Papazian | Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founders, Joel Di Trapani & Ben Hallett sits down with Marie Papazian, the Executive Vice President of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges. Marie is an experienced higher education leader committed to innovation, impact, and inclusion with over a decade of experience as President & CEO of two public universities including San Jose State University. She was also the board chair of the Business-Higher Education Forum.
2024-03-25
32 min
Broken Education
Kate Ballinger | Firework Ventures
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Kate Ballinger from Firework Ventures which invests in early-stage tech driving economic mobility. Kate also serves as a board observer for multiple companies, including Mirza and Tilt. Before joining Firework Ventures, Kate was at the Boston Consulting Group and holds an MBA from MIT Sloan.
2024-03-22
26 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Mark Crittenden MAHEP | University of Greenwich
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Regional Director of Partners for EMEA Hannah Gardner sits down with Mark Crittenden from the University of Greenwich. He is the Associate Director of Student Centres and Engagement. He was a member of the board of trustees in the Association of University Administrators (AUA).
2024-03-21
16 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Mary Ellen Wiltrout | MIT
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Mary Ellen Wiltrout from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. She is the Director of Online and Blended Learning. Mary is also a Lecturer in Digital Learning. She enjoys training and mentoring postdocs, graduate students, and undergraduates. She also manages three of the best online courses in Class Central.
2024-03-19
17 min
Broken Education
Dustin Ramsdell | EdTech Content Creator
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, sits down with Dustin Ramsdell, who is the creator and host of the Higher Ed Geek Podcast, which features leaders in higher education discussing their work and current events in the field. Dustin strongly believes in the potential of people and the possibilities that technology enables within the community.
2024-03-14
37 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast: Student Crossroads
Vinith Siddharth Avula | Coventry University London
In this episode of the student edition of the Student Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Vinith from Coventry University London. He is serving as a student ambassador and education committee representative officer in the student union. Vinith has also volunteered for NGOs, HYA and Street Cause, which has helped to gain a deeper understanding of the social and economic needs of the local community. Vinith shares the insightful story of his own journey and motivation for helping others as a peer mentor on Vygo.
2024-03-11
35 min
Broken Education
Dave Sherwood | BibliU
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani, engages in a conversation with Dave Sherwood from BibliU. Dave is the Co-Founder and CEO of BibliU, a learning enablement platform that empowers higher education institutions to streamline their textbook & courseware workflows. He is a Rhodes Scholar and was also featured in Forbes 30 Under 30 in 2022. Dave is also a board member of Tech Learn Grow, a not for profit organization committed to making a long-term impact on the educational outcomes of students experiencing disadvantage in rural and remote Australian communities.
2024-02-14
25 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast: Student Crossroads
Serena Christie | University of Greenwich
In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Chris Baker-Brown sits down with Serena Christie from the University of Greenwich. She is currently a second-year Paramedic Science student at the university, as well as the President of the LGBTQ+ Society, a STAART Ambassador, and a keynote speaker in mental health and substance abuse awareness. Join us as Serena shares the insightful story of her own journey and motivation for helping others as a peer mentor on Vygo.
2024-02-07
42 min
Broken Education
Katy Kappler | InScribe
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Katy Kappler from InScribe. Katy is Co-Founder and CEO of InScribe, a platform that helps institutions scale high-quality academic support for their students. She has spent 20 years in educational technology, creating solutions that serve millions of students and educators each year. Kappler’s work has received multiple CODiE Awards. While at Pearson, it was recognized as one of Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Education Companies. She graduated from Brown University and has an MBA from the Marshall School of Business at the...
2024-01-31
27 min
The Rebekah Panepinto Project
How Vygo Is Impacting The Learning Journey!
Welcome back to The Rebekah Panepinto Project! 🌟 Today, I'm joined by Joel, and we are delving into the educational revolution powered by Vygo. From changing how students connect to reshaping the learning experience, this episode is a must-watch. Tune in now! Timestamp: 00:00 Meet Joel: Co-founder and Co-CEO of Vygo 01:45 Aha Moment: Shaping the Future of Education 07:28 Addressing Student Concerns Beyond Academics 13:06 Fostering Academic Focus Amidst Social Distractions 15:51 Vygo's Role in Fostering Social Bonds 17:53 Universities and Vygo Collaboration 21:55 Podcast Beginnings: The Vision Behind 'Do As I Say 23:32 Joel's Key to Business Triumph
2024-01-26
25 min
Broken Education
Ian Dunn | Coventry University
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Ian Dunn from Coventry University. He is currently the Provost at the University. Ian's responsibilities include student services, the Students’ Union, library, centre for academic writing, registry, and the teaching and learning function at the University. In 2016 he was awarded “Inspiring Leader” of the year in the Guardian Higher Education Awards. Ian led the development of the University’s colleges in Coventry and Scarborough. A Coventry graduate, he is a member of the jobs and skills group of the Coventry and Warwickshi...
2023-12-12
33 min
Broken Education
Sir David Bell | University of Sunderland
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Sir David Bell from the University of Sunderland. He is currently the Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at the University. In a career spanning over 40 years, Sir David has held a number of major posts across the education system. Between 2012 and 2018, he was Vice-Chancellor at the University of Reading. Previously, he was Permanent Secretary at the Department for Education for six years, serving four Secretaries of State and three Prime Ministers. He also served as Her Majesty's Chief Inspector of Sch...
2023-11-28
28 min
Broken Education
Professor Jeff Grabill | University of Leeds
In this episode of the Broken Education Podcasts, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Prof. Jeff Grabill from the University of Leeds. He is currently the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Student Education. Professor Grabill leads the overall education strategy, ensuring the University attracts, excites and retains high-quality students from a wide range of backgrounds.Prior to joining the University of Leeds, Professor Grabill was at Michigan State University (MSU) in the United States for nearly 20 years as the Associate Provost for Teaching, Learning, and Technology. As Director of the Hub for Innovation in Learning and...
2023-11-13
37 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Kylie Austin | University of Wollongong
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s APAC Director of Partner Engagement, Lyndin Francis sits down with Dr.Kylie Austin from the University of Wollongong . She is currently the Associate Director of Student Equity and Success and has been with the University for over 15 years in key positions covering student affairs, student partnerships and outreach. Dr. Austin is also the current president of Equity Practitioners in Higher Education Australasia (EPHEA).
2023-11-10
23 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Gareth Trainer | University of Sunderland
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Gareth Trainer from the University of Sunderland. He is currently the Head of the Centre for Graduate Prospects at the University. The Centre for Graduate Prospects (CfGP) embeds employability and enterprise across the University of Sunderland, creating confident and motivated students who develop into professional, adaptable, and engaged graduates with rich and rewarding life and career prospects. Prior to this role, he held multiple positions at the University of Newcastle, where he led the University’s employability, enterprise and entre...
2023-10-18
30 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast: Student Crossroads
Dinesh Palipana | Griffith University
In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Sharna Silloux, Vygo’s Global Community Lead, sits down with Dr.Dinesh Palipana from Griffith University. He is a researcher and senior lecturer at Griffith University and works in the emergency department at the Gold Coast University Hospital.Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, and researcher and was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland. Dinesh is a senior advisor to the Disability Royal Commission, an ambassador to the Human Rights Commission’s Includeability program and a founding member of Doctors with Disabilities Australia. He w...
2023-09-05
25 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast: Student Crossroads
Natasha Do | Deakin University
In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Sharna Silloux, Vygo’s Global Community Lead, sits down with Natasha Do from Deakin University. She graduated this year from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and Commerce, majoring in Management and is currently a Partnership Consultant at BUPA.
2023-09-05
22 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Natasha Do | Deakin University
In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Sharna Silloux, Vygo’s Global Community Lead, sits down with Natasha Do from Deakin University. She graduated this year from Deakin University with a Bachelor of Nutrition Science and Commerce, majoring in Management and is currently a Partnership Consultant at BUPA.
2023-08-15
22 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Dinesh Palipana | Griffith University
In this episode of the student edition of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Sharna Silloux, Vygo’s Global Community Lead, sits down with Dr.Dinesh Palipana from Griffith University. He is a researcher and senior lecturer at Griffith University and works in the emergency department at the Gold Coast University Hospital.Dinesh is a doctor, lawyer, disability advocate, and researcher and was the first quadriplegic medical intern in Queensland. Dinesh is a senior advisor to the Disability Royal Commission, an ambassador to the Human Rights Commission’s Includeability program and a founding member of Doctors with Disabilities Australia. He w...
2023-07-19
25 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Hannah Giles | Coventry University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s VP of Partners, James Grew sits down with Hannah Giles from Coventry University. She is currently the Student Success Lead Practitioner at the University.
2023-07-03
19 min
Funk & Sugar, Please!
Grooves #063 - Vygo (Live @ Brasov, Ro)
Grooves #063 @vygo www.funkandsugarplease.com Vygo was born in the "heart" of Romania, in Brasov city. His passion for electronic music started way back in high school and within just a few years he was officially playing music and organizing undergound parties in the local venues. In the first years he was resident DJ in several clubs in his hometown, opening the night for international DJs like Audiofly, Nima Gorji, Satoshi Tomiie, Nic Fanciulli, Premiesku, Pushkarev or Djuma Soundsystem. There was a period when he was fascinated by visuals, taking care of the visual side of the parties also, of...
2023-06-14
2h 06
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Sam Grogan | University of Salford
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Regional Director of Partners for EMEA, Hannah Gardner sits down with Sam Grogan from the University of Salford. He is currently the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Student Experience at the University. Following an early career in the creative industries, Sam has spent the last decade and a half in student-centric leadership positions within a range of higher education institutions. Alongside work at Salford, Sam continues to work in leadership and thought leadership nationally and internationally, building on a range of external engagements and board experiences.
2023-04-25
22 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Kevin Ashford-Rowe | Queensland University of Technology
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s APAC Director of Sales, Lyndin Francis sits down with Kevin Ashford-Rowe from the Queensland University of Technology. He is currently the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Learning and Teaching) at the University and the institutional lead for the digital transformation of the University’s teaching and learning experience. Kevin has a wealth of experience in strategic leadership, management, development and implementation of innovative and flexible education and training delivery at all levels of curriculum design, development, and delivery.
2023-04-17
20 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Ben Lewis | Cardiff University
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Joel Di Trapani sits down with Ben Lewis from Cardiff University. Ben is currently the Director of Student Life at the University. Ben's previous roles include being the Chair of AMOSSHE (The Student Services Organisation), Policy Adviser for the HEFCE (Higher Education Funding Council for England) and the Deputy Head of the Electoral Commission Wales Office.
2023-02-04
19 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Damon Ferris | University of Newcastle
In this episode of the Champions Coffee Podcast, Vygo’s APAC Director of Sales, Lyndin Francis sits down with Damon Ferris from the University of Newcastle. Damon is currently the Director - International for Global Engagement and Partnerships at the University.
2023-01-12
10 min
The Unicorn Launcher: A Business Growth Story
Organisation, Structure... And how to NOT be a Manager
The Unicorn Launcher is a business podcast like no other. Follow the real, raw and unfiltered lives of two Australian tech founders pulling apart and rebuilding their small company under the guidance of Silicon Valley super-coach, Matt Mochary (Coinbase, Robinhood, Reddit and more).In this episode, the new Chief of Staff, Ash, gets stuck in to transforming Vygo from a plucky but disorganised startup to a smoothly oiled machine with VR sets for all. But is it all getting too much, and can the company afford to keep growing?Meanwhile, co-founder Steven has found himself...
2022-09-06
26 min
The Unicorn Launcher: A Business Growth Story
In The Beginning and Meeting Matt
The Unicorn Launcher is a business podcast like no other. Follow the real, raw and unfiltered lives of two Australian tech founders pulling apart and rebuilding their small company under the guidance of Silicon Valley super-coach, Matt Mochary (Robinhood, Reddit, Brex and more).In this episode, we meet Vygo co-founders, Ben and Joel. We see the real daily struggles of running a tech startup, and how they not only discovered silicon valley supercoach Matt Mochary in an effort to help organise their lives, but managed to get him to coach them - despite his clientele exclusively being...
2022-07-26
32 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Jodie Davis | University of Newcastle
Ben sits down with Jodie Davis from University of Newcastle. Jodie is the associate director of student engagement at the University. She has over two decades of experience in higher education working in a broad range of roles, including senior positions, at the University of Newcastle and GraduateSchool.com Pty Ltd (GradSchool). Her educational background, combined with extensive employment history, provides her with a distinctive blend of design thinking, education, business knowledge and experience.
2022-05-25
27 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Ian Dunn | Coventry University Group
Ben sits down with Ian Dunn from Coventry University Group. Ian has been with the University since 1992 and is currently the Provost . In 2016 he was awarded “Inspiring Leader” of the year in the Guardian Higher Education Awards. Ian led the development of the University’s colleges in Coventry and Scarborough. A Coventry graduate, he is a member of the jobs and skills group of the Coventry and Warwickshire Local Enterprise Partnership and a board member of the Midlands Academies Trust.
2022-05-24
25 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Beverley Oliver | Emeritus Professor
Ben sits down with Emeritus Professor Beverley Oliver. Beverley was Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Alfred Deakin Professor at Deakin until December 2018 and led Deakin's ambitious Student Learning and Experience strategy. She was the Deputy Chair of Universities Australia’s Deputy Vice-Chancellors (Academic) and Deputy Chair of the Board of EduGrowth, a not-for-profit Australian acceleration network for high-growth, scalable, borderless education. She currently works as a higher education consultant and continues to research, publish and present on topics such as digital education, micro-credentials, curriculum transformation, quality assurance and graduate employability.
2022-05-23
26 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Rafael Estrada | Anáhuac Online
Ben sits down with Rafael Estrada from Anáhuac Online. Rafael is the Academic Director - Anáhuac Online at Anahuac University based in Mexico. He holds holds a Doctorate in International Education from the Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas, a Master's Degree in Human Capital Management and an Industrial Engineering Degree in Administration from the Universidad Anáhuac.
2022-05-10
28 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Phillip Scharf | Arizona State University
Ben sits down with Phillip Scharf from Arizona State University. Phillip has been with the University (ASU) since 2005. During that time he has been responsible for the creation of the pre-professional advising office at ASU combining the pre-health and pre-law advising activities around campus into a unified office. For the past 5 years, Phillip has overseen the advising and retention efforts of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS).
2022-04-29
23 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Michael Burgess | Western Sydney University
Ben sits down with Michael Burgess from Western Sydney University. Michael Burgess joined Western Sydney University in February 2016 as the Chief Student Experience Officer and brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in complex consumer environments. Michael is a creative innovator with extensive experience in business strategy, customer experience, marketing communications, digital strategy, brand development and data analytics.
2022-04-28
23 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Mark Hoffman | University of Newcastle
Professor Mark Hoffman is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and a Vice-President of the University of Newcastle.In this role he is responsible for the academic activities of the University including its education programs, encompassing: enabling and pathways programs; the Wollotuka Institute for advancement and leadership of Indigenous education; and education innovation and technology. His portfolio includes student health and wellbeing, work integrated learning, careers and employment, academic administration and student conduct. Prof Hoffman’s responsibilities include academic promotions and staff and student equity, diversity and inclusion.
2022-04-04
36 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Liam Kenna | University of Adelaide
In today's episode, Ben chats with Liam Kenna from Wirltu Yarlu - The University of Adelaide's Indigneous and Torres Straight Islander arm of the University.You can learn more about the program here: www.adelaide.edu.au/wirltu-yarlu/You can learn more about Vygo here: www.vygoapp.com
2022-04-04
24 min
The Champions Coffee Podcast
Joel Di Trapani | Vygo Co-Founder
Ben chats with fellow Vygo Co-Founder, Joel Di Trapani.Learn more about Vygo here: www.vygoapp.com
2022-04-04
19 min
Student Experience Podcast
S2, Episode 10: Where the tables are turned and Tanya is interviewed by Ben Hallett of Vygo about what drives her, and why Student Experience and Learn Grow Become.
For our final episode of this season, Tanya is interviewed by Ben Hallett of Vygo about what drives her, and why Student Experience is her passion, and Learn Grow Become is the vehicle. Success is defined differently by all of us. We need to be able to tailor to individuals on a large scale. To do that, we need to think beyond automation and self-serve. Transcript is available for download here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16m_Z359QtOyp2wkAM5kkutCU3r-BWdCh/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110693432570715312010&rtpof=true&sd=true
2020-10-26
32 min
Student Experience Podcast
S2, Episode 2: Talking peer to peer connection with Vygo co-founder, Ben Hallett
Ben shares how inspiration from their own student journey lead to a career change and the creation of Vygo, and we discuss the benefit of online peer to peer connection particularly in times of disconnection. To learn more about Vygo: Vygoapp.com To learn more about The Mentor Academy: thementor.academy
2020-08-20
32 min
Vibecast Sessions
Vygo & Aleka @ Vibecast Sessions #205 - Vibe FM Romania
When they're not busy raising up the slow paced underground movement from Brasov, Vygo & Aleka take their time to be featured on obscure podcasts and radio shows like Vibecast Sessions :) And what a mix did they produce: jazzy feelings combined with some deeper forms of techno and house or dark voices that become somehow abnormally optimistic when put above the excellent groove. All in one, this mix stands as a proof of a more optimistic side of the romanian underground! Watch out for some hidden gems signed by Pepp, Barac, Funk E or Dragosh ============================= Vygo on facebook: https://www.facebook...
2013-09-27
58 min
Nights.ro Showcase
Nights.ro Showcase #054 - Vygo & Aleka
Vygo & Aleka sunt invitatii cu numarul 54 la podcast-ul Nights.ro Showcase
2013-05-22
00 min