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The EdNorth EdTech Podcast

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EdNorth is a non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on the region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, EdNorth focuses on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen the local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with a broader business, investment and academic communities. Located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, the show is hosted by Dave Swerdlick. Learn more at EdNorth.org.

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Episodes

  1. CheckIT Learning – CEO – Joe LaCasse – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Join Dave Swerdlick as he talks with Joe LaCosse, CEO at CheckIT Learning. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization that supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting...

  2. U of M Senior Fellow - David Nguyen - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: David Nguyen: Edson W. Spencer Chair in Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Senior Fellow, Director of Graduate Studies – Minors, TLI Faculty, Technological Leadership Institute. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and...

  3. Founder and President – MNSBIR, INC – Pat Dillion – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Pat Dillon. MNSBIR, Inc. delivers business and technical assistance to startups and small businesses to secure federal SBIR and STTR to research, develop and commercialize novel technologies into new products and services for social and economic impacts. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit...

  4. U OF M – Alisha Wackerle-Hollman – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Alisha Wackerle-Hollman is the Assistant Research Professor in the Department of Educational Psychology & Director of Transactional Research at The Center Applied Research Educational Improvement at the University of Minnesota. EDNORTH EDTECH PODCAST.

  5. Skillquest – CEO – Corbin Fonville – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Corbin Fonville, CEO of Skillquest Gen Z is bored when it comes to education. They’d rather me doing or creating something cool, not sitting in a classroom learning things they couldn’t care less about. There are a million things distracting us from learning real skills and everyone…

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  6. V Box – Founder – Valerie Nelson – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    *WARNING: THIS PODCAST CONTAINS MATERIAL OF A SEXUAL NATURE – LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED* Guest: V Box Founder Valerie Nelson. A Beta.MN participant, “V Box” is taking off, and we’re not surprised. Their subscription service comes in a “box”. Enjoy the conversation. TheVBox.co EdNorth.org –…

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  7. Impacks - Founder - Claire Richards - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Claire Richards of Impacks, a St. Cloud, Minnesota company that exists to give schools a platform to fundraise while simultaneously offering a convenient and quality school supply shopping experience to families. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports…

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  8. CatapultED – CEO -Kristin Daniels – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    linkedin EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, we focus on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking,...

  9. Pathway Forward – Founder – Qiana Hicks – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Qiana Hicks, founder of Pathway Forward, Using innovation and technology to help youth achieve. An inspiring conversation. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich…

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  10. Capstone – President – Scott Sustacek – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    New EdNorth #EdTech #Podcast. Guest: Capstone Publishing President: Scott Sustacek. Available Everywhere including clicking below. #publishing #Robert Coughlan #pebblego #digitaleducation EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the…

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  11. Vivacity Tech – CEO – Eli Maloley – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Chromebooks rule school, and in less than 4-years, Eli Maloley and Vivacity Tech have become one of the largest sellers of Chromebooks and accessories in the K-12 space. Listen and learn how he did it. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation…

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  12. Global Expansion Strategies – CEO – Michael Spencer – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Michael E. Spencer – Global Expansion Strategies Ready to take YOUR EDTECH company worldwide? We may have the answer. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on our region’s rich legacy of...

  13. Director of MackinMaker at Mackin – Ethan Heise – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Ethan Heise – Director of MackinMaker, offering a large collection of Maker products, exclusive Maker kits, and a robust collection of Maker books to support STEM initiatives. Purveyors of customized and personalized services, products, and solutions, Mackin provides cutting-edge…

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  14. Assessment Systems CEO and CPO – Nate Thompson – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: CEO – CPO at Assessment Systems – Nate Thompson. Assessment Systems provide software and training consulting services to help organizations make better assessments using psychometrics, AI and a whole lot more. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship…

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  15. 6th Grade Teacher - Lori Mallory - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    What's it like to be a teacher during Covid times? Our guest is Lori Mallory, a 6th grade middle school teacher in the Twin Cities metro. With over 28-years of experience in the classroom, you'd think she's seen it all, until Covid-19 hit. We discuss this unprecedented school year and how…

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  16. Ouriginal President – Eric Gibbs – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Plagiarism is being used now more than ever in the educational sector. Eric Gibbs, President of Ouriginal shares a very unique insight inside of the student culture and the technology that is currently being used. You’ll also her the EdNorth EdTech Podcast “theme song” in its entirety. The track...

  17. VP Assessment Products at Renaissance Learning – Andy Frost – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Andy Frost – VP Assessment Products at Renaissance Learning. Some of Andy’s Expertises: Executive Leadership, Product Strategy & Roadmap, and Product Lifecycle Management & Analytics. Links: PLATO@50: PLATO Learning System Software The Friendly Orange Glow EdNorth.org EdNorth is a…

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  18. UR Turn – CEO and Founder – Angie Eilers – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Angie Eilers – CEO and Founder of UR Turn UR Turn provides students (and parents) 24/7 clarity around where they stand, the agency to visualize their future, and the support needed to stay on track to achieving their goals. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports...

  19. Education Product Leader – Margaret Jaques-Leslie – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: College Possible Director Catalyze - Margaret Leslie-Jaques. Learn about her amazing career path in the Education and Technology space and great tips for new startups to think about. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the...

  20. Exploration High – Nathan Strenge – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: Nathan Strenge: Co-Founder Exploration High School, U.S. Country Lead HundrED, and Sr. Learning Designer at Fielding International. Host: Dave Swerdlick EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors....

  21. Connection Zoo Co-Founder Kjirsten Mickesh - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Kjirsten Mickesh shares her start-up story; Connection Zoo, a game-based product geared towards elementary-aged school children. Learn how Connection Zoo helps empower kids and improve their well-being through human connection. We talk about the “pivot” and numerous opportunities that have been...

  22. BetterYou – CEO – Sean Higgins – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    We Think This Kid Has A Future Guest: BetterYou CEO Sean Higgins. BetterYou is a digital coach that allows individuals to maximize their time and stay focused on goals that matter. Learn how Sean received funding from multiple sources, his exit from his first start, and how he’s doing it all…

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  23. Capstone Publishing Special Projects Coordinator – Maerin Coughlan – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Maerin Coughlan, Special Projects Coordinator at Capstone Publishing is our guest. Helping children develop a love of reading and learning, no matter their ability level, is at the heart at what Capstone Publishing does. Their passion for creating inspired learning has made Capstone a trusted...

  24. EdNorth Founder and Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP – Steve Wellvang – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Guest: EdNorth Founder and Partner at Fox Rothschild LLP – Steve Wellvang – EdNorth EdTech Podcast Learn about the history and much more from founder, Steve Wellvang. EdNorth is a Minnesota non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training…

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  25. Creatively Focused Founder and CEO Elizabeth Orme – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Creatively Focused “To empower educators with innovative and intentional strategies and skills to do the meaningful and critical work of improving outcomes for students The key to school programming success is a clear action plan that balances people and process. That’s why Creatively Focused...

  26. Fielding International Founding Partner Randy Fielding – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Designing Schools Across the World Randall (Randy) Fielding , founding partner at Fielding International is our guest on the EdNorth EdTech Podcast.Transforming Education by Design, Fielding International is an award-winning, global leader in education planning and architectural design.…

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  27. Kidblog Founder and CEO Matt Hardy - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    From elementary school teacher to an entrepreneur EdTech success. Teachers in over 70 countries trust Kidblog to share student writing with a real audience. Kidblog provides K-12 teachers with tools to safely publish student writing. Teachers can monitor all activity within a community of…

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  28. FlipGrid Director of Community Joey Taralson - EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    FlipGrid – From Startup to Microsoft. Flipgrid is simple. Engage and empower every voice in classrooms by recording and sharing short, awesome videos A social learning platform for PreK to PhD learners. Grids are the meeting place for classrooms, schools, departments or any learning community to...

  29. Edji CEO Corbin Fonville – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Edji gets students engaged. Edji is a versatile educational tool that combines reading and collaborative annotations to create a unique classroom discussion focused on a text. Edji is completely free for any teacher to try, and students do not need an account to start reading and annotating.…

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  30. FANschool Founder Eric Nelson – EdNorth EdTech Podcast

    Eric Nelson of FANschool is a great example how the EdTech community contributes. Presenting at Educelerate in Chicago helped his EdTech Startup move forward, and is currently being used at schools in all 50 states in addition to reaching an international audience. The FANschool fantasy…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

EdNorth is a non-profit organization which supports entrepreneurship and innovation in the education and training sectors. Building on the region’s rich legacy of innovation in education, EdNorth focuses on supporting education entrepreneurs by providing regular networking, collaboration and learning opportunities, as well as helping strengthen the local educational entrepreneurial ecosystem and connecting it with a broader business, investment and academic communities. Located in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, the show is hosted by Dave Swerdlick. Learn more at EdNorth.org.

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