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The Coursera Podcast
by Coursera
The Coursera Podcast introduces you to renowned experts and industry leaders to explore global trends impacting the future of education and work. Alongside host Arunav Sinha, you'll discover cutting-edge ideas that will empower you to advance your career, transform your teams, and drive positive change within your organization.
Episodes
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Why AI Transformation Is Really Organizational Change with Nitin Mathur
AI is moving routine work closer to the front lines of organizations, which means companies have to rethink who makes decisions, how teams are structured, and what people need to learn. In this episode of The Coursera Podcast, Arunav Sinha speaks with Nitin Mathur, a global marketing and digital...
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Building a Future-Ready Workforce with Aptiv
In this episode of The Coursera Podcast, Arunav Sinha and Trena Minudri speak with Ronda Moore, Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer at Aptiv, about how the company is preparing its workforce as AI, automation, and new technologies change the way people work. Ronda shares how Aptiv has made learning...
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Transforming Public Service Through Learning with Mission Karmayogi
In this episode of The Coursera Podcast, Anthony Salcito speaks with Radha Chauhan, Chairperson of India’s Capacity Building Commission, about Mission Karmayogi and the challenge of preparing civil servants for changing roles, new technology, and rising expectations from citizens. Mrs. Chauhan...
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Scaling AI Across the Workforce with Bausch + Lomb
Bausch + Lomb is bringing AI into the daily rhythms of a 170-year-old global eye health company, from how employees learn new skills to how teams rethink routine work. In this episode of The Coursera Podcast, Anthony Salcito sits down with Devang Modi, COO and Chief AI Officer at Bausch + Lomb,...
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Building AI Capability at Scale with Fractal Analytics
Artificial intelligence is moving quickly. Inside most organizations, the conversation has already moved beyond access. The challenge now is how to use these tools well—consistently, thoughtfully, and at scale. In this episode of The Coursera Podcast, Arunav Sinha and Marni Baker Stein sit down...
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Supporting Military Transitions with the USO
One of the biggest life transitions that service members face is moving on to their next career. In this episode of The Coursera Podcast, Arunav Sinha and Anthony Salcito speak with Danielle Haro, Director of Transition Programs at the USO, about how personalized support, community, and...
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Redefining Career Readiness with Texas A&M
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Shonda Gibson and Dr. Mary Liz Brooks to explore how the Texas A&M University System is preparing students for a rapidly changing job market. Across its 11 campuses, Texas A&M is embedding industry-aligned credentials into degree programs to bridge academic...
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Building the Workforce of Tomorrow with AWS
We sat down with Valerie Singer, General Manager of AWS Global Education, to talk about how organizations are preparing their workforces for the AI era. Drawing on insights from From Cloud to AI: How Tech Leaders Are Investing in Skills Development to Drive Transformation, a new global survey…
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Embracing Creativity in the Age of AI with Jerry Wind
We sat down with Dr. Jerry Wind, Lauder Professor Emeritus and Professor of Marketing at the Wharton School, to explore what creativity means in an era where AI can generate art, ideas, and strategies in seconds. A pioneer in marketing science and strategic innovation, Jerry shares how human...
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Building for the Age of AI with Yahoo
We sat down with Matt Sanchez, Chief Operating Officer at Yahoo, to talk about how one of the internet’s original giants is transforming itself for the age of AI. With a career rooted in product innovation and a passion for learning, Matt shares how Yahoo is reinventing user experiences with…
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Innovating College to Career Pathways with Texas State University
We sat down with Dr. Pranesh Aswath, Provost and Executive Vice President at Texas State University, and Adam Long, a computer science student and student government leader, to talk about how universities are evolving to better prepare students for today’s workforce. From launching career-aligned...
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The Evolution of Online Learning with Dhawal Shah
We sat down with Dhawal Shah, Founder and CEO of Class Central, to explore the fascinating journey of online learning, from the early days of MOOCs to the transformative role of AI in education today. Dhawal's journey into the world of online education is as inspiring as it is insightful. He…
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Transforming Retail and Reskilling at Scale with Walmart
We sat down with Anupriya Sharma, Vice President of Technology Strategy at Walmart US, to talk about what it takes to lead digital transformation at one of the world’s largest companies. From navigating change and scaling GenAI to building a strong learning culture, Anupriya shares how Walmart is...
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AI and Global Competitiveness with Ylli Bajraktari
We sat down with Ylli Bajraktari, President and CEO of the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), to discuss how AI is transforming global competitiveness, national security, and the future of work. Ylli draws on years of leadership experience across the Pentagon, the White House, and the...
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Navigating Disruption with Suraj Srinivasan
We sat down with Suraj Srinivasan, a professor at Harvard Business School and an expert in corporate governance, AI, and innovation, to explore how leaders can navigate disruption and drive meaningful change in an era of rapid technological advancements. Suraj shares his fascinating career...
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Building a Culture of Curiosity with Molly Nagler
We sat down with Molly Nagler, Chief Learning Officer at Moderna, to explore how curiosity and innovation are transforming learning and development. Molly shares how Moderna is tackling challenges like AI adoption, skills shortages, and workforce transformation while making mRNA education...
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Smarter Skilling with Amanda Brophy
We sat down with Amanda Brophy, Director of Grow with Google, to explore how technology has transformed workforce training and career development. Amanda shared the story behind Grow with Google’s career certificates, which have empowered hundreds of thousands of learners worldwide, and…
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Empowering the Next Generation of GRAMMY Award-Winning Artists with Panos A. Panay
In this episode, we sit down with Panos A. Panay, President of the Recording Academy, to explore his remarkable journey—from founding Sonicbids to leading one of the most influential organizations in the music industry during a time of profound change. Panos shares insights on the…
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The Power of Purpose with Dr. Vic Strecher
We sat down with Dr. Vic Strecher, professor at the University of Michigan’s School of Public Health and the founder of Kumanu, a company focused on building purposeful cultures in organizations, to discuss transformative power of purpose and resilience. In this episode, Vic and Arunav cover: 🧠...
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Future-Proofing Education with Sayasat Nurbek
We sat down with Sayasat Nurbek, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of Kazakhstan, to discuss how the widespread adoption of online learning is helping to bridge the skills gap in his country. Minister Nurbek shares his personal journey and passion for education, as well as the...
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AI-Driven Product Design with Jeff Hollan
We sat down with Jeff Hollan, Head of Applications and Developer Platform at Snowflake, to discuss how product design is changing and how developers are scaling up their skill sets to make the most of AI. From enhancing collaboration to unleashing new levels of imagination, Jeff’s insights will...
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution with Fariz Jafarov
Steam propelled the original Industrial Revolution; electricity powered the second; automation and machines engineered the third; and intelligent computers are shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Like the revolutions that preceded it, the Fourth Industrial Revolution has the potential to...
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The Power of Prompt Engineering with Dr. Jules White
We sat down with Dr. Jules White, Professor of Computer Science at Vanderbilt and Director of the university’s Initiative on the Future of Learning & Generative AI, to discuss the rise of GenAI and the importance of prompt engineering in utilizing large language models like ChatGPT. He emphasizes...
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Changing the Face of Beauty Science with Dr. Rolanda Wilkerson
Despite the fact that most cosmetics are targeted to and bought by women, did you know that men have an outsized influence on how they are made? In the US alone, women make up less than half of cosmetic chemists. This disparity deepens when looking at STEM as a whole, where women represent only...
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Navigating the Gen AI Conundrum with Jeff Maggioncalda
As CEO of Coursera, an online learning platform with 142 million learners and hundreds of millions of course enrollments, Jeff Maggioncalda has a unique view of what’s happening around the world in edtech, higher education, and the future of work. We sat down with him to discuss: 🔮 The...
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Generative AI for Everyone with Andrew Ng
We sat down with Andrew Ng—Co-Founder of Coursera, Founder of DeepLearning.AI, Managing General Partner at AI Fund, Founder & CEO of Landing AI, Chairman Adjunct Professor at Stanford University, and one of the world’s most prolific and renowned AI experts—to discuss: ✅ Best practices for...
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Making Ivy League Degrees More Accessible with Alexis Abramson
We sat down with Alexis Abramson—a mechanical engineer, the thirteenth Dean of the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth, and co-founder of Edifice Analytics. Degrees as a credential, particularly from top institutions, continue to be a major driver of long-term economic mobility. Offering…
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Epic Leadership with Vishal Gupta
We sat down with Vishal Gupta, Professor in Organizational Behavior at the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad, whose insightful theories on practical leadership frameworks have empowered thousands of professionals across the globe. In this conversation, Professor Gupta details how you can...
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The Key to Happiness with Laurie Santos
We sat down with Dr. Laurie Santos, a renowned professor of psychology at Yale University and the host of the popular podcast The Happiness Lab. Her course on evidence-based strategies for happiness, The Science of Well-Being, became the most popular in the university’s history and has developed...
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Learning About Learning with Barbara Oakley
We sat down with Dr. Barbara Oakley, whose research on the relationship between neuroscience and social behavior has been described as “revolutionary” by the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Oakley shares practical advice on tackling daunting subjects and beating procrastination, debunks misconceptions...
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Mastering Creativity with Peter Childs
On the first episode of The Coursera Podcast, we discuss creative thinking with Professor Peter Childs, Head of the Dyson School of Design Engineering and the Professorial Lead in Engineering Design at Imperial College London. Professor Childs shares his insights on what happens in our brains…
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The Coursera Podcast introduces you to renowned experts and industry leaders to explore global trends impacting the future of education and work. Alongside host Arunav Sinha, you'll discover cutting-edge ideas that will empower you to advance your career, transform your teams, and drive positive change within your organization.
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