ASU+GSV Summit Sessions
by ASU+GSV
Audio recordings of sessions captured live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. Now in its 16th year, the ASU+GSV Summit is the world’s leading event for leaders in “PreK to Gray” education and workforce learning, bringing together over 7,000 attendees from more than 66 countries.
Episodes
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Sandbox to Scale: The Early Childhood Landscape with Playground's Sasha Reiss | GSVtv Podcast
How can AI, automation, and smarter business operations help childcare providers navigate rising costs, shrinking margins, and an increasingly challenging funding landscape? In this GSVtv podcast, Sasha Reiss, Co-founder & CPO of Playground, sits down with Electra Frelinghuysen, Director of…
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Decoding the Treasury Regs: What’s Next for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit | GSVtv Podcast
What do the new U.S. Treasury regulations mean for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC), and how can states, schools, scholarship granting organizations (SGOs), and families prepare for its launch on January 1, 2027? In this GSVtv podcast, Jorge Elorza, CEO, Democrats for Education Reform...
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Behind the Breakthroughs: Building and Scaling ASU EdPlus | GSVtv Podcast
Join GSV Co-founder Deborah Quazzo for a candid conversation with Phil Regier, University Dean for Educational Initiatives and CEO, EdPlus at ASU, about the journey of building one of education's most influential innovation organizations, helping reshape online learning and the role of technology...
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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...
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What Education Investors Are Looking for in 2026 | GSVtv Podcast
Vivek Kamath, Partner at Tyton Partners Investment Banking, joined NU Advisory Partners' Meredith Rosenberg at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to dissect what investors and buyers are looking for in today's education market and how AI disruption, shifting valuations, and changing capital dynamics are...
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How AI Can Preserve Human Interaction in Early Childhood Education | GSVtv Podcast
Alex Sarlin is joined by Ankur Agarwal and Manav Kedia, two of the three co-founders of CuePilot, a 2026 GSV Cup 50 startup. They discuss how voice AI can reduce administrative work for early childhood educators while preserving the relationships at the heart of learning. Recorded live at the...
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Novakid Launches NovaPals for AI-Powered, Conversation-Based Language Learning | GSVtv Podcast
Max Azarov, CEO and Co-founder of Novakid, and Chris Kemsley, Product Lead for NovaPals, join Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to unveil NovaPals, Novakid's new AI-powered English language learning app for teens. Launched live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, NovaPals is built on Novakid's experience...
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Upskilling for an AI-Ready Workforce with Walmart's Josh Allen | GSVtv Podcast
Josh Allen, Ph.D., leads Content and Strategy for Walmart Academy. He joins GSV Ventures' Jennifer Lee to explore how one of the world's largest employers is building AI skills at scale.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, this conversation examines Walmart's approach to AI upskilling,...
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Human-Centered Early Childhood EdTech with Lirvana Labs' Christie Pang | GSVtv Podcast
Christie Pang, Co-founder and CEO of Lirvana Labs, joins Lucy Baldwin at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how AI can transform literacy, multilingual learning, and teacher support around the world. From helping Syrian refugee children improve foundational literacy and numeracy to building...
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Innovating with Ambition with 2026 Innovator of Color Honoree Tade Oyerinde | GSVtv Podcast
Tade Oyerinde, Founder and Chancellor of Campus and a 2026 ASU+GSV Summit Innovator of Color honoree, joins Tiffany Taylor to discuss reimagining higher education for the AI era.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Tade Oyerinde shares his journey from educator to entrepreneur, explaining…
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Gen Z's Evolving Attitudes Toward AI with Gallup's Zach Hrynowski | GSVtv Podcast
Zach Hrynowski, Senior Education Researcher at Gallup, joins David Harris at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss groundbreaking new research on how Gen Z's attitudes toward artificial intelligence are changing. Drawing on a national study conducted in partnership with GSV and the Walton Family...
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Empowering the Next Generation of AI Builders with Thunkable Co-founder Arun Saigal | GSVtv Podcast
Arun Saigal, CEO and Co-founder of Thunkable, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how AI and no-code development are transforming computer science education and empowering anyone to build real-world mobile apps. Drawing on his experience helping create MIT Scratch and Thunkable…
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Serving Every Student with SchoolAI's Caleb Hicks | GSVtv Webinar
Caleb Hicks, CEO and Co-founder of SchoolAI, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how artificial intelligence can strengthen student connections, personalize learning, and support teachers at scale. Drawing on his experience as a classroom teacher responsible for more than 300...
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Literacy & Educator Preparation in an AI World with Harvard's Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux | GSVtv Podcast
Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Roy E. Larsen Professor of Education and Human Development and Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the future of literacy, AI, and educator preparation. Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Dr. Lesaux…
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AI, EdTech M&A, and the Future of Education Investing with Lawrence M. Chu | GSVtv Podcast
Larry Chu, Partner at Goodwin, joins GSV Ventures' Jennifer Lee at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping mergers and acquisitions, startup growth, and investment across education technology. Drawing on decades of experience advising some of the technology…
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Transforming Workforce Pathways Through Postsecondary Innovation with Alison Griffin | GSVtv Podcast
Alison Griffin, Principal Consultant at FutureRise, joins Mary McCall Leland at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how philanthropy, policy, employers, and education providers can work together to build stronger pathways from learning to employment. Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, the...
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STEM in the South: Expanding Career Pathways Across NYCPS with Dr. Josephine Van-Ess | GSVtv Podcast
Dr. Josephine Yeboah Van-Ess, Superintendent of Queens South High Schools at New York City Public Schools and winner of the 2026 Education Innovation Showcase presented by SquirrelAi Learning, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how STEM in the South is transforming…
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How Armenia Is Building the Next Generation of AI Leaders with FAST Foundation | GSVtv Podcast
2026 Education Innovation Showcase finalists from the FAST Foundation's Generation AI School join Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss one of the world's most ambitious national AI education initiatives. Representing the first international finalist in the Education Innovation Showcase,...
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How AI Can Transform Math Learning with Goblins Founder Sawyer Altman | GSVtv Podcast
Sawyer Altman, CEO and Co-founder of Goblins, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI-powered math instruction, real-time differentiation, and the future of personalized learning. Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Sawyer Altman shares how his experience as a classroom…
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Scaling AI Literacy to Every American Worker with Arist's Michael Ioffe | GSVtv Podcast
Michael Ioffe, Co-founder & CEO of Arist, joins GSV Ventures' Jennifer Lee at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the Department of Labor's Make America AI Ready initiative and how AI literacy can be delivered at national scale. Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Michael Ioffe shares how Arist...
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MasterClass Founder David Rogier on Learning from the Best | GSVtv Podcast
David Rogier, Founder & CEO of MasterClass, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the unique founding and evolution of MasterClass, the current landscape of AI-powered education, and how we can best prepare learners and leaders for the future of work.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV...
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Multiple Choice: Johns Hopkins' Ashley Berner on Educational Pluralism | GSVtv Podcast
Ashley Berner, Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and author of Educational Pluralism and American Democracy, joins Electra Frelinghuysen at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss educational pluralism, school choice, and the future of K–12 education policy. Recorded live at the...
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Leading AI-First Product Development with Headway's Anton Pavlovsky | GSVtv Podcast
Anton Pavlovsky, Founder & CEO of Headway, joins GSV Venture's Luben Pampoulov at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss scaling consumer learning platforms, AI-first product development, and the future of lifelong learning. Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Anton Pavlovsky shares Headway's…
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The AI-Native Classroom with Brisk Teaching's Arman Jaffer | GSVtv Podcast
Arman Jaffer, Founder & CEO of Brisk Teaching, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI-powered teaching, instructional coherence, and the future of classroom technology. Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Arman Jaffer shares how Brisk Teaching has grown to support millions of...
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Irreplaceable: How AI Changes Teaching & Learning with QuestionWell's Maya Bialik | GSVtv Podcast
Maya Bialik, CEO and Co-founder of QuestionWell and co-author of Irreplaceable: How AI Changes Everything and Nothing in Teaching and Learning, joins Alex Sarlin and NU Advisory Partners' Meredith Rosenberg at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI's impact on education, cognitive science, and the…
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Higher Education in the AI Age with AAC&U's Dr. C. Edward Watson | GSVtv Podcast
Dr. C. Edward "Eddie" Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation at AAC&U and bestselling author of Teaching with AI, joins David Harris at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI literacy, curriculum transformation, and the future of teaching and learning in higher education. Recorded live at the…
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Learning in the Flow of Work with Coursera's Anthony Salcito | GSVtv Podcast
Anthony Salcito, General Manager of Enterprise at Coursera, joins Alex Sarlin live at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI-driven workforce transformation, lifelong learning, and how Coursera is preparing learners and organizations for the future of work. Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit,...
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HBCU Yard Plug: Student Entrepreneurship & Innovation with Alexis Proctor | GSVtv Podcast
Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, and Alexis Proctor, Business Entrepreneurship student at Morgan State University, connect at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the impact of the Summit's HBCU partnership, entrepreneurship, and expanding opportunities for students.Alexis Proctor shares...
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Multiple Choice: Expanding School Choice with Education Scholarships with Lauren May | GSVtv Podcast
Lauren May, Vice President at Step Up For Students, joins Electra Frelinghuysen of GSV at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the federal education tax credit, school choice, and expanding access to scholarships for families across the United States.Lauren May explains how the new federal education tax...
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Investing in Access & Pathways for HBCUs with Ashley Johnson | GSVtv Podcast
The Kresge Foundation's Ashley Johnson joins Tiffany Taylor at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss investing in HBCUs, strengthening pathways to higher education, and expanding opportunities for student success. Ashley Johnson reflects on The Kresge Foundation's longstanding commitment to HBCUs, the...
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The TechEd Revolution with Arizona State University's Lev Gonick | GSVtv Podcast
Lev Gonick, Enterprise Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how AI is transforming higher education from traditional EdTech to a new era of "TechEd." Lev Gonick explains why AI represents a fundamental shift rather than an...
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Financial Education & Wealth Building with The Budgetnista | GSVtv Podcast
Tiffany Aliche, Founder of The Budgetnista, joins Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, at the ASU+GSV Summit in Financial Education, Wealth Building & The Budgetnista to discuss financial literacy, wealth building, and expanding access to financial education for learners of all ages....
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Multiple Choice: The Power of Microschools with Primer's Ryan Delk | GSVtv Podcast
Ryan Delk, Founder and CEO of Primer, joins Alex Sarlin at ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how microschools are expanding educational choice by empowering teachers to launch personalized learning environments for students and families. Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview...
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Leading Through Pendulum Swings in Higher Education with Marjorie Hass | GSVtv Podcast
Dr. Marjorie Hass, President of the Council of Independent Colleges, joins David Harris at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss leadership, free expression, and higher education's role in navigating an increasingly polarized society. Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview...
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Multiple Choice: How ESAs Are Expanding School Choice with Keith Jacobs | GSVtv Podcast
Keith Jacobs, Director of Provider Development at Step Up For Students, joins Electra Frelinghuysen at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are expanding personalized learning and school choice for families.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv...
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Preparing Every Student for an AI Future with Raspberry Pi Foundation | GSVtv Podcast
Philip Colligan, President & CEO of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and Sofia Mohammed, Executive Director, North America, at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, join Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, to discuss expanding access to computer science and AI education for every student.…
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Try Everything: Advice for Students from The Budgetnista | GSVtv Podcast
Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche shares her advice at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 for middle and high school students exploring career pathways and preparing for life after graduation.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, the NYT bestselling author and financial educator encourages students to...
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2026 Innovator of Color Honoree Dr. Lisette Nieves on Expanding Opportunity | GSVtv Podcast
Lisette Nieves, President of the Fund for the City of New York and a 2026 ASU+GSV Innovator of Color Award honoree, joins Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, to discuss leadership, innovation, and expanding opportunity through education and workforce development.Recorded live at the...
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GSV Cup 2026 Fan Favorites: Journify with Mara Steiu | GSVtv Podcast
Alex Sarlin and NU Advisory Partners' Meredith Rosenberg sat down with Mara Steiu, Co-Founder and CEO of Journify Learning — the K-12 category Fan Favorite in the 2026 GSV Cup, presented by AWS & GSV Ventures and supported by Pearson. They discuss how AI can personalize instruction, reduce…
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GSV Cup 2026 Fan Favorites: Nectir with Kavitta Ghai | GSVtv Podcast
Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Mary McCall Leland sat down with Kavitta Ghai, Co-Founder and CEO of Nectir — the Higher Education category Fan Favorite for the 2026 GSV Cup, presented by AWS & GSV Ventures and supported by Pearson. They discussed how AI infrastructure is transforming...
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GSV Cup 2026 Fan Favorites: DeweyLearn with Luyen Chou | GSVtv Podcast
Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, GSV's Amanda Grace David sat down with Luyen Chou, Founder and CEO of DeweyLearn — the Workforce category Fan Favorite for the 2026 GSV Cup, presented by AWS & GSV Ventures and supported by Pearson. They discussed how AI can bring expert-level analysis to...
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Preparing Students for the Future of Work with Julie Lammers | GSVtv Podcast
Julie Lammers, President and CEO of Britebound, joined Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how career readiness, profession-based learning, and AI are helping middle and high school students prepare for a rapidly changing workforce.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this…
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AI Infrastructure for Education with Sandra Liu Huang & Laurence Holt | GSVtv Podcast
Sandra Liu Huang, President of Learning Commons, and Laurence Holt, Senior Advisor at XQ Institute and Teaching Lab, joined Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how shared AI infrastructure can help education technology deliver more effective, research-based learning experiences at...
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Building Better AI for Education with Sandra Liu Huang & Thomas Thompson | GSVtv Podcast
Sandra Liu Huang, President of Learning Commons, and Thomas Thompson, Co-Founder and CEO of Eduaide, joined Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how open AI evaluation tools are helping developers build higher-quality educational experiences that improve teaching and…
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AI for Student Outcomes with Jason Fournier & Sambit Mohanty | GSVtv Podcast
Jason Fournier, Senior Vice President of Product Management, AI Initiatives, and Data at Imagine Learning, and Sambit Mohanty, Associate Vice President and Head of Education Practice at Infosys, joined Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how AI can improve student outcomes by...
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Mission Driven at Startup Speed: A New Playbook for Philanthropic Capital
Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Vivian Wu, Managing Partner, Ventures at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative; Atin Batra, Director, Impact Investing at ECMC Group’s Education Impact Fund; Matt Zieger, Chief Programs and Partnerships Officer at GitLab…
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From Local Giants to Global Leaders: Scaling EdTech to the World
Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Deepanshu Arora, Founder & CEO at Toddle; Arif Karakus, CFO at Doping Technology; Joleen Liang, Co-founder at Squirrel AI Learning; Zara Zaman, Investor & Head of Platform at Emerge Capital; and Joy Chen, Senior Advisor…
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AI + XR: Are We Finally Ready for Immersive Learning at Scale?
Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Kaylee Seely, Head of Immersive at Pearson Labs, Pearson; Elina Ollila, Deputy Center Director and Professor of Practice at Endless Games and Learning Lab at ASU; Nicole Staubli, Head of Education at Meta; and Jim…
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What is Creativity and Learning in the Age of AI?
Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Brian Johnsrud, Director of Education at Adobe; Will Ji, Head of Customer Success at HeyGen; Gabrielle Rosemond, Head of Industry, Education & Services at TikTok; and Dan Quine, Senior Director of AI and Engineering at...
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Recruit, Retain, and Engage with Agentic AI
Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Carolina Recchi, CEO at EdSights; Lev Gonick, Enterprise Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University; Christina Yancey, Vice President at AIR (American Institutes for Research); Emily Smith, VP, Strategic...
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Audio recordings of sessions captured live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego. Now in its 16th year, the ASU+GSV Summit is the world’s leading event for leaders in “PreK to Gray” education and workforce learning, bringing together over 7,000 attendees from more than 66 countries.
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