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In this special episode, we spotlight the GESAwards, often called the “United Nations of EdTech,” with founder Avi Warshavsky of MindCET and three inspiring finalists from around the world. They share how they’re harnessing AI, rethinking prison education, and transforming music learning for millions of students.

💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1.  Why GESAwards are built on local partnerships
2. How AI levels the global EdTech playing field
3. Designing learning platforms for prisons
4. Music education’s link to wellbeing and STEM
5. How global collaboration fuels EdTech visibility 

✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:02:15] Avi Warshavsky on the GESAwards’ biggest achievement: global community
[00:04:34] How regional partners uncover hidden EdTech gems worldwide
[00:07:19] AI as an equalizer for startups in small markets

Finalist Interviews:
[00:12:02] Chen Berger, COO of StudyWise.io on AI for assessments & adaptive learning
[00:18:28] Jessica Hicklin, Co-founder of Unlocked Labs on Prison education reform
[00:31:18] Tom Gale, CEO of Solfeg.io on Music education for engagement & wellbeing

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