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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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61:09

Week in Edtech 4/8/26: Anthropic’s Mythos Sparks AI...

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2026/04/11

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Ben Kornell and guest co-host Matt Tower, as they break down the biggest stories shaping AI, edtech efficacy, cybersecurity, and the future of work in education. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:33] Rapid rise of AI-generated “vibe coding” raises concerns about software vulnerabilities and cybersecurity risks [00:02:44] ASU+GSV preview highlights the importance of relationships over deal-making at major edtech gatherings [00:08:26] Anthropic’s Mythos model withheld due...

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34:51

AI Without the “Slop” with Brandon Cardet-Hernandez...

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2026/04/06

Send us Fan Mail Brandon Cardet-Hernandez is the Founder and CEO of Medley Learning, a platform building AI-powered scaffolding tools for multilingual learners. A former multilingual learner himself, Brandon has served as a teacher, turnaround principal, Boston School Committee member, NYC education advisor, and edtech leader. His work focuses on closing the access gap, not lowering expectations. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why education has an access gap, not just an

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21:56

AI Doesn’t Learn Alone: Dr. Magdalena H. Gross of...

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2026/03/30

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Magdalena H. Gross of Mercor is a Stanford-trained scholar and a leader in AI education. With a unique ability to understand how people think, she helps experts translate deep human knowledge into AI-ready systems. She designs AI curricula and training programs that empower individuals and organizations, while also leading in community arts and muralism. Learn more about her work at www.magdalenagross.com. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: How human experts

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89:53

Week in Edtech 3/18/26: NVIDIA’s Agentic AI Land...

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2026/03/27

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Ben Kornell and special co-host Steve Shapiro, Founder of Finetune.AI, as they break down the biggest stories shaping AI, workforce disruption, K–12 policy, and the future of higher education. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:05:10] NVIDIA signals the shift from AI experimentation to a full-scale platform “land grab” [00:08:19] Early signs of AI-driven productivity gains point to real workforce disruption [00:13:16] Governments invest in AI retraining, labor upsk...

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27:56

Keeping Tutoring Human in the Age of AI with Mindy...

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2026/03/23

Send us Fan Mail Mindy Sjoblom is the Founder and CEO of OnYourMark, a research-backed virtual tutoring organization serving thousands of elementary students nationwide. Catherine Tierney is Head of Product and Program at OnYourMark, bringing deep experience from Match Education, MyCoach, and ThinkCERCA to the design of human-centered, evidence-based learning technology. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode Why AI works best as an insight layer rather than a replacement for human

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49:02

Week in EdTech 3/11/26: OpenAI Launches Interactive...

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2026/03/20

Send us Fan Mail Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from OpenAI’s push into interactive learning to new research on AI efficacy, growing AI backlash, and rising cybersecurity threats in K–12 schools. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:05:30] OpenAI launches a new suite of 70+ interactive science and math learning experiences built on cognitive science and visual learning principles [00:12:22] Stanford and SCALE release a meta-analys...

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26:20

Designing AI to Support Teachers with Dr. Rachel Book...

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2026/03/18

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Rachel Book is an education leader at Lincoln Learning Solutions with over 20 years of experience in early childhood and student development. Charlie Thayer, Chief Academic Officer, brings 15+ years in online and blended learning, specializing in scalable, instructionally sound solutions. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: The difference between generic AI tools and purpose-built AI for educationHow AI can extend teacher capacity without replacing human

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20:27

Josh Jones of QuantHub on Teaching AI Skills That...

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2026/03/16

Send a text Josh Jones is the CEO of QuantHub, an edtech and workforce company advancing data and AI literacy across K–12, higher education, government, and enterprise. A serial entrepreneur and former data science consultant, Josh has spent decades helping organizations adapt to rapid technological change. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why AI education should focus on durable skills, not specific toolsHow schools can adapt curriculum faster without sacrificing rigorThe difference

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18:20

Managing AI by Default: Dean Celaj of GoTeacher on...

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2026/03/09

Send a text Dean Celaj is the Founder and CEO of GoTeacher, a platform helping school districts understand, manage, and enforce student data privacy. Previously, he founded Akademi.al, an education platform used by over 90% of students in Albania during COVID, and was named to Forbes 30 Under 30. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode Why most school districts are technically out of compliance with student data privacy lawsHow “free” edtech tools create the biggest privacy blind spotsWhy AI

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64:48

Week in EdTech 2/25/26: FBI Raids LAUSD, Screen Time...

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2026/03/06

Send a text Join Ben Kornell and guest host Matt Tower as they break down the biggest stories shaping K–12 policy, AI in education, edtech funding, and emerging school models. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:02:55] FBI raids LAUSD headquarters and Superintendent Alberto Carvalho’s home, raising questions about federal investigations and possible ties to the AllHere scandal [00:06:07] The hosts unpack whether the LAUSD probe is about vendor fraud, immigration tensions, or broader political conflict...

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26:59

Greg Hart of Coursera on Why Skills Are the New...

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2026/03/02

Send a text Greg Hart is the CEO of Coursera, bringing 25+ years of leadership and technology innovation from Amazon, where he helped develop Alexa and expand Prime Video globally. At Coursera, he leads the company’s mission to make learning more engaging, skills-focused, and accessible worldwide. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why skills are becoming the “atomic unit” of modern education.How AI is reshaping learning experiences on Coursera.The role of partnerships with

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63:40

Week in Edtech 2/18/26: Student AI Walkouts, 26...

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2026/02/27

Send a text Join hosts Ben Kornell and guest host Peter Stiepleman, host of The Imperfect Leader, as they explore AI in schools, screen-time policy, math reform, higher ed disruption, and the future of assessment integrity. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:00:00] Peter Stiepleman on leading with “ed, not tech” when implementing AI in schools [00:06:33] Seattle-area student walkout over ChatGPT access sparks debate on AI in classrooms [00:08:11] 26 states advance phone bans and K–5 screen-time legisl...

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40:43

Accessibility at Scale: How Priyank Chodisetti and...

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2026/02/18

Send a text Priyank Chodisetti is the Co-founder and CEO of Workback.ai, an AI-powered platform helping edtech organizations achieve accessibility compliance faster and at scale. A repeat founder and former engineering leader at Coursera, Priyank brings firsthand experience navigating the complexity of WCAG standards and ADA requirements. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode Why ADA Title II’s digital expansion is a game-changer for edtech companiesHow accessibility compliance impacts

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29:20

Why Parents Are the Most Powerful Force in Education:...

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2026/02/16

Send a text Dr. Kathy Weston is one of the leading national experts on parenting, family life and parental engagement in children's lives. In 2018, she established Tooled Up Education, a holistic bank of evidence-based resources for whole-school communities. Tooled Up supports 166 schools in 8 countries, delivering bespoke CPD for educators as well as 'on tap' resource support for parents. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode Why parental dialogue is one of the strongest protective

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86:25

Week in Edtech 02/04/26: Brisk’s AI Curriculum...

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2026/02/16

Send a text Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they unpack a fast-moving week in education. From AI-native curriculum battles and literacy leadership shifts to voucher surges and national AI pilots reshaping special education. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:01:48] ASU+GSV preview and the expanding global EdTech ecosystem [00:06:25] The 2026 EdTech AI Map launches with 240+ companies [00:07:14] Brisk introduces AI-powered curriculum integration [00:09:04] The race to own the AI layer i...

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35:21

What It Really Means to Be an AI-Ready Graduate with...

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2026/02/09

Send us a text As CEO of ISTE+ASCD, Richard Culatta focuses on shaping innovative learning leaders. He previously served as Rhode Island's Chief Innovation Officer and was appointed by President Obama to lead the US Department of Education's Office of Educational Technology. His book, Digital for Good, helps create conditions for healthy tech use. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode Why being “AI-ready” is about human skills—not technical onesHow AI can deepen learning, not just make

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92:15

Week in Edtech 1/28/26: SchoolAI in Classrooms,...

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2026/02/06

Send us a text Join hosts Ben Kornell and Alex Sarlin, joined by special co-host Mike Palmer, host of Trending in Ed, as they break down the biggest stories shaping AI, K–12 policy, higher education, and the global future of education. ✨ Episode Highlights: [00:03:34] SchoolAI study shows teachers using AI for reasoning and inquiry [00:09:58] Denver Public Schools blocks ChatGPT over safety and privacy concerns [00:12:20] SoftBank invests another $30B in OpenAI as ads roll out [00:13:24] G...

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36:00

Designing Learning That Feels Like Play with Shangyup...

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2026/02/02

Send us a text Shangyup Kim is the CEO of ZEP QUIZ, the metaverse-based gamified K-12 learning platform. Built AI-driven tools that help teachers motivate students at scale and is expanding across Asia and the U.S. As a former ZEPETO leader, focusing on gamification, futuristic change, and education. Formerly built two Series B companies. Jangwoo Bae is the business developer of ZEP QUIZ, a former English teacher and school administrator in Thailand during COVID-19. Recognized the need for ed...

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51:51

John Gamba on What EdTech Needs to Get Right About...

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2026/01/23

Send us a text John Gamba is Entrepreneur in Residence at Catalyst @ Penn GSE, where he mentors education entrepreneurs and leads the Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition. Over 17 years, the competition has awarded $2M to ventures that have gone on to raise more than $200M in follow-on funding, with a strong focus on equity and research-to-practice impact. The 2026 Milken-Penn GSE Education Business Plan Competition is now open for applications. The application is simple and du...

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43:41

Why Education Is in an Imagination Crisis and How 4.0...

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2026/01/19

Send us a text Nicole Jarbo is the CEO of 4.0 Schools, one of the nation’s leading platforms for early-stage education founders. A former KIPP teacher, Teach For America Corps member, and fintech founder, Nicole brings deep experience across classrooms, startups, philanthropy, and systems-level education change. She is also the host of the award-winning podcast Pitch Playground. 💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why education is facing an “imagination crisis” — and why technology

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