Durable Demand in EdTech with Avathon Capital's Shoshana Vernick | GSVtv Podcast

Shoshana Vernick, Founder and Managing Partner of Avathon Capital, joins NU Advisory Partners' Meredith Rosenberg at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss what makes an education company investable in today's market and why durable demand, profitable growth, and measurable outcomes matter more than ever.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, this GSVtv interview explores how investors are navigating uncertainty across K-12, higher education, and adult learning. Shoshana Vernick discusses why Avathon Capital is focused on outsourced and managed services that help education institutions operate effectively, the shift away from "growth at all costs," the importance of business fundamentals and customer retention, and why enduring companies must deliver solutions that work—not simply follow market trends.