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Edtech Insiders

Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell

At Edtech Insiders, we interview founders, investors, operators, educators, and thought leaders about the future of education technology. You’ll hear from leaders across the education technology industry and learn about all of the important edtech trends happening globally.

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23:15

Insights on AI Apprenticeships and Future Workforce...

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2025/03/10

Send us a text Michelle Rhee is currently a Venture Partner at Equal Opportunity Ventures, investing in companies driving social mobility and impact. Previously, she served as Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer of BuildWithin, a workforce learning platform transforming hiring and development, as well as CEO of StudentsFirst, an education advocacy nonprofit that successfully advanced 140+ pieces of new legislation across 18 states. Ms. Rhee was DC’s first Chancellor under Mayoral control of...

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48:43

Week in Edtech 3/5/2025: ASU GSV AI Show Preview,...

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2025/03/07

Send us a text This Week in Edtech, Alex Sarlin and guest host, Claire Zau explore the latest developments in education technology, from AI breakthroughs to new VR tools and evolving strategies of tech giants. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:00] Preview of the ASU GSV Conference’s AI show and its impact on education innovation. [00:05:00] OpenAI’s partnerships with California State University and Estonia to scale AI in education. [00:09:00] ChatGPT reaches 400 million weekly active users, ...

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40:35

The MBA in 12 Weeks? How Abilitie is Changing...

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2025/03/03

Send us a text An organizational and leadership development expert, Bjorn Billhardt has designed leadership development programs and collaborated with world-class institutions for two decades. Since 2015, Bjorn has been CEO of Abilitie, a provider of leadership development & mini-MBA programs. Abilitie’s programs have educated over 100,000 learners worldwide. Prior to founding Abilitie, Bjorn was Co-founder and CEO of Enspire Learning, Inc. Bjorn holds a BA from the University of Texas &a...

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26:54

Week in Edtech 2/19/2025: BrainPop’s Leadership...

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2025/02/28

Send us a text This week in EdTech, Alex and Ben break down the latest trends in AI and EdTech. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:27] Key takeaways from the Bay Area EdTech Summit. [00:04:55] BrainPop’s CEO change and what it signals for edtech. [00:06:29] The decline of gamification and shifting user engagement. [00:10:37] BrainPop’s business model and Lego’s long-term vision. [00:13:50] AI’s next leap—deep reasoning and memory-driven models. [00:17:56] Where edtech companies can still create rea...

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40:49

The College Alternative: How OpenClassrooms is...

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2025/02/24

Send us a text Pierre Dubuc is the co-founder and CEO of OpenClassrooms, the leading online education platform with about 300k students a month. The school offers unlimited access to hundreds of free courses, as well as complete 100% online training programs for some of today’s most sought-after careers. OpenClassrooms' courses and learning content are produced in-house, and follow a unique pedagogy which relies on scenario-based projects and mentoring from experts in their respective fields....

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48:33

Week in Edtech 2/12/2025: DeepSeek AI Shake-Up,...

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2025/02/19

Send us a text This Week in EdTech, Ben Kornell and special guest co-host Libby Hills from the Jacobs Foundation and the Ed-Technical podcast break down a week filled with major AI breakthroughs, troubling education policy shifts, and key trends shaping the future of edtech. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:04:53] 🔍 OpenAI launches Deep Research, a $200/month AI research tool. [00:12:06] 🐋 DeepSeek AI challenges US models, raising concerns about China’s progress. [00:17:24] 🏫 CSU offers 500K

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48:29

AI That Learns From You: The Future of Teachable...

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2025/02/17

Send us a text In 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 ...

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27:40

Jeff Maggioncalda on the Coursera Effect and How AI...

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2025/02/10

Send us a text Jeff Maggioncalda served as the CEO of Coursera from June 2017 to January 2025, leading the company through remarkable growth to over 160 million learners and 7,000+ institutions, delivering high-quality learning content from top universities and industry leaders. Under his leadership, Coursera expanded its reach, navigated the pandemic, embraced AI-driven learning, and became a publicly traded company. Since recording, Coursera announced that Jeff has retired from the role, an...

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40:33

How Schools Can Use Data and AI to Improve Teaching...

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2025/02/05

Send us a text Matt Kennard is the CEO of BetterLesson (which offers High-quality K-12 professional development for educators and administrators, ensuring successful districtwide implementation of HQIM.) and former CFO & Head of Operations for LearnZillion, a K-12 digital core curriculum provider. At LearnZillion, he oversaw the expansion of curricular offerings through partnerships with leading OER curriculum providers and led the company's sale to Weld North Education. Previously, Matt ...

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52:05

The End of Resumes? Skills-Based Hiring and AI with...

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2025/02/03

Send us a text Tigran Sloyan is the Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of CodeSignal, the leading skills platform empowering teams and individuals to discover and develop the skills that will shape the future. Tigran is a recognized voice in the industry—a TED speaker, active Forbes Technology Council member, frequent keynote, and contributor to major publications. He is passionate about the intersections of technology, education, and talent acquisition, and his innovative insights are re...

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47:16

Week in Edtech 1/22/2025: OpenAI’s O3 Sparks AGI...

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2025/01/31

Send us a textThis Week in EdTech, join Ben Kornell and special guest host Jomayra Herrera, Partner at Reach Capital, as they unpack the latest in edtech, AI, and education policy.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🤖 OpenAI’s new O3 "reasoning" model sparks AGI debate.[00:07:14] 🏗️ OpenAI’s $500B Stargate Project aims to dominate AI infrastructure.[00:16:49] 📱 TikTok shutdown and divest-or-ban law shake up digital learning.[00:24:15] 🍎 U.S. schools add 121,000 staff in 2024 despite declining

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69:31

Year-End Special Part 2: 2024 Reflections and 2025...

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2025/01/27

Send us a text2024 was a remarkable year for EdTech, with advancements that redefined teaching, learning, and the role of technology in education. But what’s next?In Part 2 of our year-end special, Alex and Ben invite a panel of visionary leaders from across the EdTech ecosystem to share their reflections on 2024 and predictions for 2025. 🎙️ Featuring insights from:Jomayra Herrera, Partner at Reach CapitalAmit Patel, Managing Director at Owl VenturesBen Wallerstein, CEO & Co-Founder at

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Week in Edtech 1/15/2025: LA School Fires, ChatGPT's...

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2025/01/24

Send us a textHappy New Year! Welcome to the first Week in EdTech episode of 2025! Join hosts Ben Kornell and guest co-host Matt Tower as they dive into the biggest stories shaping the education technology landscape, from AI innovations to major edtech funding and cybersecurity challenges.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🌐 OpenAI introduces a feature enabling ChatGPT to handle reminders and to-dos.[00:05:04] 🔥 LA schools face closures and damage as wildfires disrupt education.[00:22:54] 🔐

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49:37

Building Bridges to Employment with Real World...

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2025/01/22

Send us a textSara Leoni is the Founder and CEO of Ziplines Education, a career accelerator that partners with universities to deliver industry-recognized certificate courses that prepare professionals with the in-demand skills, knowledge and confidence for today’s tech-driven world. Jeff Sample was the Founder and CEO of Clicked, now the VP of Product for Ziplines Education. His background and unique perspectives as a transitioning Management Consultant and Adtech Executive led him to d...

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50:04

The Rise of AI-Powered Educational Tools with Yair...

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2025/01/20

Send us a textDr. Yair Shapira is the founder and CEO of NovoDia, an EdTech company innovating educational publishing through AI technology. Previously, he founded and led Amplio Learning to significant growth before its acquisition. With expertise in technology and educational tools, Yair is dedicated to enhancing educational equity and efficiency. He holds a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering and is an active contributor to the EdTech community.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:How

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57:29

New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 5: Jonathan...

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2025/01/17

Send us a textJonathan Katzman, Director of Product Management at YouTube Learning, drives initiatives that leverage educational content across school, work, and life. Before joining Google, he served as the founding Chief Product Officer of Minerva Project, a pioneering university and ed-tech company offering accredited degrees and innovative curriculum design. Jonathan’s career includes leadership roles in successful startups and major tech companies, showcasing his expertise in education a...

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58:47

New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 4: Yossi Matias...

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2025/01/16

Send us a textYossi Matias, Vice President of Google and Head of Google Research, leads groundbreaking efforts in foundational machine learning, quantum computing, and AI for societal impact in education, health, and climate. A world-renowned AI expert, Yossi has pioneered conversational AI, driven Google Search innovations, and launched transformative initiatives like AI for Social Good and Google for Startups Accelerator. His work focuses on leveraging AI to address global challenges and im...

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71:06

New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 3: Shantanu...

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2025/01/15

Send us a textShantanu Sinha, VP & GM of Google for Education, leads the development of tools like Google Classroom and Read Along, serving over 150 million educators and students globally. Previously, as founding President and COO of Khan Academy, he championed free, personalized learning on a global scale. Shantanu combines deep expertise in computer science, math, and cognitive sciences from MIT with strategic consulting experience from McKinsey.Jennie Magiera, Global Head of Education...

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55:41

New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 2: Benedict...

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2025/01/14

Send us a textBenedict Gomes, SVP of Learning & Sustainability at Google, leads efforts to transform education and tackle global climate challenges. His organization develops tools like Google Classroom, ReadAlong, and YouTube-based learning platforms, empowering educators and learners worldwide. Ben also drives sustainability initiatives, including decarbonization and creating global environmental data solutions.Maureen Heymans, VP of Engineering, Learning & Sustainability at Google,...

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75:37

New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 1: Postcards...

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2025/01/13

Send 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...

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