Kian Katanforoosh

Kian Katanforoosh, Founder and CEO of Workera and former Stanford deep learning instructor, shares insights on the revolution in skills verification. He explores how AI is reshaping skills assessments, shifting from traditional methods to tools promoting self-awareness and personal growth. Kian discusses the critical role of continuous updates in skills, the importance of tailored assessments in organizations, and the future of mentorship in fostering effective skills development through data-driven approaches.

Send us a textIn this episode, we speak to special guest Kian Katanforoosh, whose company Workera just raised a $23.5M Series B. We also talk about:AI Push and PullCall for a pause on AI training met with skepticismEd tech experts urge caution on ChatGPT’s student data privacyItaly blocks ChatGPT over privacy concernsHello Dolly: Democratizing the magic of ChatGPT with open models Higher Ed's Price Hikes in the Face of UncertaintyIvy League tuition costs over $80KA look at trends in college consolidation since 2016Rising Tuition? It’s Not About Sticker PricesWhy are prices rising more for lower-income college students than their higher-income peers? The Power of Microcredentials and America’s Higher Education DilemmaTikTok Ban DebateTikTok hearing: CEO Shou Zi Chew testifies before US Congress amid looming ban – as it happenedLuben Pampoulov's Evaluation of Public EdtechsLearning with CopilotsBig Haircut for Byju's Valuation Some Investors Cut Byju's Valuation (from $22B to $11B)Byju's Raising $700M on Original $22B Valuation

Kian Katanforoosh, co-creator of Stanford's Deep Learning course and CEO of Workera, discusses the practical implications of generative AI for businesses. Topics include understanding AI, machine learning, and deep learning, AI object detection, implications of AI for business leaders, navigating the changing skills landscape in the AI era, measuring durable vs perishable skills, skill measurement for workforce optimization, and embracing AI skills and use cases for business success.