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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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53:52

From Clunky Systems to Seamless Schools: How Sisi is...

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2025/01/10

Send us a textSiSi (SiSi pronounced “See-See”) is a transformative all-in-one platform that brings together everything schools need—student records, learning tools, financials, admissions, communication, and more—into one simple, seamless system. Designed for educators, SiSi replaces the chaos of juggling multiple platforms with an intuitive solution that saves time, reduces complexity, and strengthens school communities.With features like AI-powered insights and automated processes, SiSi emp...

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48:03

How to Motivate Young People: The Mentor Mindset...

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2025/01/06

Send 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 de...

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23:42

AI as a Reading Coach: The Amira Learning Journey...

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2024/12/30

Send us a textMark Angel is the CEO and Co-founder of Amira Learning, the company bringing the science of reading and AI together. Amira is the first intelligent reading assistan for teachers and is now working with two million students in all 50 states and 14 countries.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Amira Learning uses AI to revolutionize reading education.The importance of efficacy studies in edtech product adoption.Strategic partnerships for scaling AI-driven tools in

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29:30

Year-End Special Part 1: 2024 Reflections and 2025...

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2024/12/26

Send us a text2024 was an incredible year for EdTech, filled with transformative shifts and groundbreaking innovations!In this special year-end episode, Alex and Ben dive into the defining trends of the year—from the ESSER funding cliff reshaping K-12 strategies to the rise of AI-powered learning tools. They also look ahead to 2025, making bold predictions about the future of education technology, including the potential of gaming, assessment overhauls, and micro-company innovation.Stay tuned...

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78:09

Week in Edtech 12/16/2024: OpenAI’s Sora Launches,...

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2024/12/23

Send us a textWith the holiday break just around the corner, join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a timely look at the latest developments in education technology. From exciting AI advancements to shifts in curriculum policy, this episode captures the key trends shaping the future of learning.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🧠 OpenAI's New AI Tool "Sora" Makes Waves in Video Generation[00:06:01] 🎥 The Era of Multimodal AI: Google, Meta, and Microsoft Compete on Video and

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27:02

The Future of Feedback and Powering 40 Million...

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2024/12/16

Send us a textAs CEO and Co-Founder of Learnosity, Gavin Cooney still talks about the company he helped build over a decade ago with an infectious zeal. It’s easy to see why: what began as a project in a garden shed (a cliché maybe, but 100% true!) has matured into an internationally renowned tech company with a 200-strong crew of problem-solvers. Since Gav believes that all social ills can be remedied through education, his modus operandi is pretty simple: give education the standard of tech...

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19:00

Empowering 28 Million Students and Teachers with...

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2024/12/09

Send us a textTrish Sparks leads Clever as CEO. Previously she was VP of Customer Success and Sales. Trish came to Clever with a wealth of executive leadership experience at companies such as LinkedIn, where she scaled a global customer success organization, and at DemandBase, where she was Chief Customer Officer. As a North Carolina Teaching Fellows Scholar, she started her career as a middle school teacher in Wake County Public Schools. Trish holds BS degrees in Business and Education as we...

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77:28

Week in Edtech 11/27/2024 Thanksgiving Edition:...

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2024/12/04

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell in this Thanksgiving edition of "Week in Edtech" as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from groundbreaking AI innovations to edtech controversies and funding milestones.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:03:16] 🧠 Edtech Insiders publishes AI tool market map with 300+ tools across 60 use cases[00:05:39] 🌐 Google AI Summit recap featuring LearnLM and Gemini’s memory feature[00:14:57] 🎥 OpenAI’s leaked Sora video generator

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48:00

Ellucian CEO Laura Ipsen on Scaling Higher Education...

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2024/12/02

Send us a textLaura K. Ipsen is president and chief executive officer of Ellucian, the leading technology solutions provider for more than 2,900 higher education institutions in more than 50 countries. She has more than 25 years of experience as a technology executive in Silicon Valley, driving transformation in the public and private sectors and spurring adoption of comprehensive solutions in high-growth industries at Oracle Corporation, Microsoft and Cisco Systems. Earlier in her career, Ip...

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44:38

Seesaw’s Learning Loop: Connecting Teachers,...

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2024/11/25

Send us a textMatt Given is an experienced education technology leader and the CEO of Seesaw, a groundbreaking learning experience platform designed for PreK-5 students. With over 20 years of experience in education and edtech leadership, Matt has held executive roles at Kaplan, Catapult Learning, and EdisonLearning. Known for his expertise in universal design for learning and his ability to bridge the gap between home and classroom, Matt is a driving force behind Seesaw's mission to create a...

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35:12

Brisk Teaching Secures $6.9M to Bring AI-Powered...

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2024/11/18

Send us a textArman Jaffer is the founder and CEO of Brisk Teaching. Brisk is an AI tool that helps educators personalize their instruction and save hours of time on administrative tasks.Emily Bennett currently serves as a Principal investor at Owl Ventures. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:How Brisk Teaching’s AI tools streamline teacher workflows and enhance instructional efficiency.The vision for AI in edtech, focusing on student-centered, adaptive learning through tools like B...

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103:31

Week in Edtech 11/7/2024 Post-Election Special: GOP’s...

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2024/11/13

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell for a post-election edition of "Week in Edtech," featuring insights from Anna Edwards and Ben Wallerstein of Whiteboard Advisors. ✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:16] 🇺🇸 New trends in education policy post-election[00:04:42] 🏛️ Why state policies will shape the future of K-12 education[00:08:10] 💸 The looming financial gap for districts as ESSER funds expire[00:10:57] 🏢 Republicans’ potential plans to restructure or abolish the Education De...

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51:38

Building Accessible Tutoring Solutions with Chuck...

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2024/11/11

Send us a textChuck Cohn is the Founder, Chairman & CEO of Nerdy (parent company of Varsity Tutors). Chuck founded the company in 2007 during his junior year of college after experiencing frustration finding the personalized help he needed for a calculus course. He spent his early career working in energy & power investment banking at Wells Fargo Securities (Wachovia) and healthcare private equity at Ascension Ventures, an $800M AUM private equity fund. Chuck bootstrapped Nerdy before...

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68:24

Guiding Edtech Entrepreneurs Through Big Decisions...

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2024/11/08

Send us a textMark Miller is the founder and Managing Director of Good Harbor Partners (GHP), a boutique M&A advisory firm specializing in the education technology and publishing sectors. With over 20 years of experience as an edtech entrepreneur and advisor, Miller has a proven track record in guiding Pre-K-12, Higher Education, and Workforce clients through strategic growth, fundraising, and successful exits. A co-founder of LearnLaunch and a dedicated member of Cornell’s Entrepreneursh...

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34:05

Bridging AI and Human Connection in Education with...

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2024/11/04

Send us a textLibby Hills co-leads the Jacobs Foundation’s global EdTech investment portfolio, focusing on the intersection of technology, research, and education. With over 15 years in education, including roles in teaching, tech leadership, and charity boards, she also co-hosts the Ed-Technical podcast. Libby holds degrees in Education and Social Business from Oxford and LSE.Owen Henkel is an AI in Education researcher at the University of Oxford, specializing in natural language proce...

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53:04

Week in EdTech 10/23/2024: Election’s Impact on...

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2024/10/31

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the political and technological currents reshaping education, from college ROI and student loans to AI’s expanding role in higher ed.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:04:28] 🗳️ Election’s Impact on Education Policy[00:12:11] 🎓 Debating the Value of College Amid Rising Costs[00:15:12] 📉 Freshman Enrollment Sees Largest Drop Since Pandemic[00:18:02] 🛠️ SchooLinks Raises $80M to Expand Career Pathways[00:27:01] 🤖 Half of Higher Ed

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49:05

Redefining School Discipline with Technology and...

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2024/10/28

Send us a textRoosh X is an investment arm of Roosh Investment Group.Nathan Maynard is the CEO and Founder of HighFive, a company using mobile technology to foster connected school communities and reduce recidivism for negative classroom behaviors. With over 11 years of experience as a youth worker, teacher, and school administrator, Nathan co-authored the best-selling book "Hacking School Discipline," and is a global thought leader in reimagining discipline practices in education.💡 5 Things

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44:54

Week in Edtech 10/16/2024: New York EdTech Week...

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2024/10/24

Send us a textJoin hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest in education technology, AI developments, and key edtech funding moves.✨ Episode Highlights:[00:02:53] 🗽 Recap of New York EdTech Week, highlighting key themes and vibrant energy from the event.[00:04:37] 📈 Discussion on the rise of micro companies, with lower barriers leading to a surge in niche startups.[00:12:36] 🤝Convergence between philanthropy and EdTech, focusing on how partnerships can drive sustainable

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27:58

Discovery Education CEO Brian Shaw on Educating 45...

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2024/10/21

Send us a textBrian Shaw is the CEO of Discovery Education, a global leader in educational technology that reaches over 45 million students and 4.5 million educators across 100+ countries. With a background in finance and corporate strategy from his roles at Red Ventures and Time Warner Cable, Brian has extensive experience in M&A and business integration. At Discovery Education, he drives innovation through acquisitions and partnerships, delivering impactful digital learning solutions.💡

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56:44

Why Inclusive R&D Matters: AERDF’s Auditi Chakravarty...

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2024/10/14

Send us a textAuditi Chakravarty is CEO of AERDF (the Advanced Education Research and Development Fund). AERDF applies Advanced Inclusive R&D to find potentially transformative teaching and learning solutions that can scale, centering on the assets, strengths, and needs of Black and Latino learners and all learners experiencing poverty. Auditi also chairs the Board of Bottom Line, a national college access and success organization, and is a venture partner with LearnLaunch Accelerator. A ...

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