Evolve or Become Obsolete

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Sven Schütt, CEO of IU Group; Michael Hansen, CEO of Cengage Group; Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure; and Nathan Schultz, CEO of Chegg. The conversation was moderated by Tony Wan, Head of Platform at Reach Capital.

The panel explored how higher education must rapidly evolve to bridge the widening gap between traditional academic models and the urgent demands of today’s skills-driven economy. Panelists discussed how AI is accelerating the need for institutions to reinvent themselves, as employers increasingly prioritize skills over degrees. The conversation highlighted innovative strategies for making higher education more responsive, agile, and aligned with the future of work.