Rich Lyons

Sian Beilock, President of Dartmouth College and expert on performance under stress, joins Rich Lyons, Chancellor of Berkeley and an economist, to discuss the current state of US universities. They tackle the heavy burden of student loans and the implications of rising unemployment among graduates. The duo also addresses the impact of administrative bloat, diversity initiatives, and the shifting dynamics of K-12 education on higher education. They ponder whether AI learning will disrupt traditional pathways and emphasize the need for viewpoint diversity on campuses.

Rich Lyons, the first Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer at UC Berkeley and former dean of its business school, joins Rachel Warren for an insightful discussion. They delve into how interest rate hikes might impact inflation and the economy. Rich shares a venture capital perspective on the future of cryptocurrency and highlights how universities could foster a generational economic tailwind. The conversation balances caution with optimism, making it a must-listen for anyone following the evolving financial landscape.