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Week in Edtech 4/16/2025: ASU+GSV Recap, GPT-4.1 Launch, Harvard vs. DEI Mandates, Linda McMahon’s Edtech Debut, Claude’s Study Mode, Yuanfudao’s AI Tutor, Brisk Wins GSV Cup, and More! Feat. Collin Earnst of the EdTech Leadership Collective
Manage episode 479008259 series 2999353
Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from ASU+GSV insights to AI model releases, international edtech innovations, and federal policy shake-ups.
✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:01:45] ASU+GSV recap and post-conference energy
[00:04:48] Strategic AI integration gains traction
[00:05:56] Edtech market braces for consolidation
[00:08:45] Linda McMahon engages at ASU+GSV
[00:10:18] Challenges merging CS and AI in schools
[00:13:16] Harvard pushes back on federal DEI demands signals sector shift
[00:23:21] Yuanfudao launches next-gen AI tutor
[00:28:20] OpenAI releases GPT-4.1 with huge upgrades
[00:30:25] Google and Claude enhance AI tools
[00:33:56] Brisk wins GSV Cup and raises $15M
[00:35:20] Big funding rounds hit across edtech
[00:37:56] Global expansion and tutor startup funding
Plus, special guest:
[00:38:27] Collin Earnst of the Ed-tech Leadership Collective on building edtech leadership
😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!
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🎉 Presenting Sponsor:
This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Starbridge. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.
This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.
Chapters
1. Week in Edtech 4/16/2025: ASU+GSV Recap, GPT-4.1 Launch, Harvard vs. DEI Mandates, Linda McMahon’s Edtech Debut, Claude’s Study Mode, Yuanfudao’s AI Tutor, Brisk Wins GSV Cup, and More! Feat. Collin Earnst of the EdTech Leadership Collective (00:00:00)
2. ASU+GSV recap and post-conference energy (00:02:16)
3. Strategic AI integration gains traction (00:05:19)
4. Edtech market braces for consolidation (00:06:27)
5. Linda McMahon engages at ASU+GSV (00:09:16)
6. Challenges merging CS and AI in schools (00:10:49)
7. Harvard pushes back on federal DEI demands signals sector shift (00:14:10)
8. Yuanfudao launches next-gen AI tutor (00:24:15)
9. OpenAI releases GPT-4.1 with huge upgrades (00:29:14)
10. Google and Claude enhance AI tools (00:31:19)
11. Brisk wins GSV Cup and raises $15M (00:34:50)
12. Big funding rounds hit across edtech (00:36:14)
13. Global expansion and tutor startup funding (00:38:50)
14. Colin Earnst of the Ed-tech Leadership Collective on building edtech leadership (00:39:21)
347 episodes
Manage episode 479008259 series 2999353
Join hosts Alex Sarlin and Ben Kornell as they explore the latest developments in education technology, from ASU+GSV insights to AI model releases, international edtech innovations, and federal policy shake-ups.
✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:01:45] ASU+GSV recap and post-conference energy
[00:04:48] Strategic AI integration gains traction
[00:05:56] Edtech market braces for consolidation
[00:08:45] Linda McMahon engages at ASU+GSV
[00:10:18] Challenges merging CS and AI in schools
[00:13:16] Harvard pushes back on federal DEI demands signals sector shift
[00:23:21] Yuanfudao launches next-gen AI tutor
[00:28:20] OpenAI releases GPT-4.1 with huge upgrades
[00:30:25] Google and Claude enhance AI tools
[00:33:56] Brisk wins GSV Cup and raises $15M
[00:35:20] Big funding rounds hit across edtech
[00:37:56] Global expansion and tutor startup funding
Plus, special guest:
[00:38:27] Collin Earnst of the Ed-tech Leadership Collective on building edtech leadership
😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!
- Follow our Podcast on:
- Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.
- Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn!
🎉 Presenting Sponsor:
This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Starbridge. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.
This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.
Chapters
1. Week in Edtech 4/16/2025: ASU+GSV Recap, GPT-4.1 Launch, Harvard vs. DEI Mandates, Linda McMahon’s Edtech Debut, Claude’s Study Mode, Yuanfudao’s AI Tutor, Brisk Wins GSV Cup, and More! Feat. Collin Earnst of the EdTech Leadership Collective (00:00:00)
2. ASU+GSV recap and post-conference energy (00:02:16)
3. Strategic AI integration gains traction (00:05:19)
4. Edtech market braces for consolidation (00:06:27)
5. Linda McMahon engages at ASU+GSV (00:09:16)
6. Challenges merging CS and AI in schools (00:10:49)
7. Harvard pushes back on federal DEI demands signals sector shift (00:14:10)
8. Yuanfudao launches next-gen AI tutor (00:24:15)
9. OpenAI releases GPT-4.1 with huge upgrades (00:29:14)
10. Google and Claude enhance AI tools (00:31:19)
11. Brisk wins GSV Cup and raises $15M (00:34:50)
12. Big funding rounds hit across edtech (00:36:14)
13. Global expansion and tutor startup funding (00:38:50)
14. Colin Earnst of the Ed-tech Leadership Collective on building edtech leadership (00:39:21)
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