The Future of Learning: Startups, AI and Human Agency with Houtan Froushan

In this episode of Pulse, Aldo sits down with Houtan Froushan, the driving force behind UCL EdTech Labs, to explore what happens when research, entrepreneurship, and education meet.We discuss why founders need evidence just as much as conviction, how educational impact can coexist with commercial sustainability, and why understanding your competition starts with understanding where people spend their time and money.We also reflect on AI, human agency, and the role universities can play in helping society navigate technological change without losing sight of what makes us human.Some ideas explored:• Why founders need people who disagree with them• Building a research library before building a product• Understanding who is really competing for your customer's attention• The tension between impact and revenue in education• What makes UCL EdTech Labs different from traditional accelerators• How AI can support human agency rather than diminish it• Why education should focus on learning, not just exam performance• The importance of founder communities and shared experienceA conversation about evidence, curiosity, and building things that matter.You can find out more about UCL EdTech Labs here: https://www.ucledtechlabs.com/Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AlphaWireHQThis episode was brought together by AlphaWire: https://alphawire.xyz/