Claire Zau
AI lead and partner at GSV Ventures. Focuses on AI in education, edtech mergers, and new funding opportunities.
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Aug 15, 2025 • 1h 43min
Week in Edtech 8/6/25: Google's Guided Learning vs OpenAI's Study Mode, GSV Summit x BETT Merger, VR/AI Breakthroughs, Cambiar’s $100K Thrive Grants, and More! Feat. Derwin Sisnett of Cambiar Education, Dr. Alan Bekker of eSelf & Andrea Pasinetti of Kira
Join Claire Zau of GSV Ventures, as she welcomes guests including Derwin Sisnett, CEO of Adaptive Commons; Dr. Alan Bekker, co-founder of eSelf AI; and Andrea Pasinetti, CEO of Kira. They explore transformative AI tools in education, contrasting Google’s Guided Learning with OpenAI’s Study Mode. Exciting VR and AI advancements are discussed, alongside the Thrive Big Ideas Challenge that offers $100K grants to innovators. The merger of BETT and GSV Summit is also highlighted as a major step in the edtech landscape.
Mar 7, 2025 • 49min
Week in Edtech 3/5/2025: ASU GSV AI Show Preview, OpenAI's Global Expansion, ChatGPT's 400M Users, Google's Co-Scientist and Career Dreamer, Chegg vs. Google Lawsuit, Anthropic's 3.7 Model, Meta's VR Push, Microsoft's Muse Model, and More!
Claire Zau, Partner and AI lead at GSV, shares her insights on the dynamics of AI in education. The discussion previews the ASU GSV Conference and its focus on AI innovations. ChatGPT hits a staggering 400 million users, underscoring AI's expanding role. They delve into Google's Career Dreamer, designed to personalize educational journeys, and Chegg’s lawsuit against Google, questioning AI's influence on SEO. Zau also discusses the immersive potential of VR in classrooms and offers sage advice for EdTech entrepreneurs looking to integrate AI effectively.
Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 33min
Week in EdTech 7/16/2025: ChatGPT Agents, AI Companions for Teens, Google’s Gemini Push, Windsurf Talent Wars, Scale AI Layoffs and More! Feat. Writer Matthew Gasda & Marc Graham of Spark Education AI
In this engaging discussion, Matthew Gasda, a writer and director whose latest novel is 'The Sleepers', and Marc Graham, the CEO of Spark Education AI, share their insights on the evolving landscape of education technology. They delve into the role of AI as both a companion for teens and a tool to personalize reading experiences. The conversation covers the impact of AI agents, privacy concerns, and the competitive talent wars among tech giants. Gasda also encourages educators to rethink writing practices in the AI era.
