Ed on the Edge

www.dashmedia.coEntrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.John Fallon served as CEO of Pearson PLC for eight years. He is now Professor of Practice at Northeastern University, an executive fellow at London Business School, and works with a range of public and private organizations on education technology and digital transformation.Bio via Bloomsbury

www.dashmedia.coEntrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.Andrew Grauer is the Cofounder and CEO of Learneo, a platform of builder-driven productivity and learning businesses. Learneo is on a mission to supercharge productivity and learning for everyone and currently comprises eight businesses, serving over 100 million monthly active users. In 2006, Andrew cofounded the first business in Learneo’s portfolio, Course Hero, an online learning platform for course-specific study resources. Andrew started the company while attending Cornell University and led the company for 16 years. Starting in 2020, Andrew expanded the company from one business to eight, and created the parent company, Learneo, in 2022. Andrew has been named one of Forbes 30 Under 30, he’s a 2022 Silicon Valley Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree and a Bay Area finalist of EY’s 2022 Entrepreneur Of The Year. Andrew holds a BA in Spanish from Cornell University.Bio via ASU+GSV Summit

www.dashmedia.coEntrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.Fernando Zulueta is founder and CEO of Academica, an innovative global education organization. Academica serves more than 200 charter schools in 22 states. More than 3,000 schools in 33 countries offer Academica’s International Dual Diploma program. For 30 years, Mr. Zulueta has helped establish public charter schools. Academica schools rank among the nation’s best, recognized for many achievements. The US Department of Education has awarded them more than 20 National Blue Ribbons. He was inducted into the National Charter School Hall of Fame. He has served on the Board of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. He chaired Florida’s Charter School Review Panel. He is a co-founder of the Florida Consortium of Charter Schools. He is the founder of Doral College — an accredited four year non-profit college. Doral provides free dual enrollment and college acceleration. It has awarded thousands of concurrent college degrees to high school students.He has received awards for his work advancing the education of disadvantaged students. Academica schools reduce the income achievement gap. He presents at conferences on how charter schools disrupt the poverty cycle.Bio via Fernando Zulueta (LinkedIn)

Ian Rowe, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and co-founder of Vertex Partnership Academies, shares his inspiring journey rooted in Jamaican heritage. He discusses the power of self-advocacy in addressing educational disparities and the importance of high expectations for low-income students. Rowe emphasizes integrating virtues into education and redefining values to enhance student agency. He also highlights the significance of the 'FREE' pillars—Family, Religion, Education, and Entrepreneurship—in fostering success for students in challenging environments.

Peter Bezanson, CEO of BASIS Education, shares his unique journey from academia to K-12 education. He discusses the charter school landscape, contrasting the strategies of BASIS and Great Hearts, emphasizing academic excellence and innovative curricula. The conversation dives into mastery learning, addressing financial disparities in education. Bezanson also explores teacher recruitment strategies post-COVID and the evolution of Arizona's charter system. Fun rapid-fire moments cap off the chat, revealing his favorite books and local pizza spots.

www.dashmedia.co Entrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.Chris co-founded Sterling in 1983 and is a Managing Director of the firm. Prior to re-joining the Sterling team, Chris operated as CEO of portfolio company Educate, Inc. and Chairman and Co-CEO of Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. Chris is a member of the Boards of Trustees for Johns Hopkins University and Sheridan Libraries. He attended Johns Hopkins University.Bio via Sterling Partners

www.dashmedia.coEntrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.This conversation took place in 2024 as part of GSV’s Bootcamp with the National Football Foundation.Admiral William H. McRaven is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Make Your Bed and the New York Times bestsellers Sea Stories: My Life in Special Operations, The Hero Code: Lessons Learned from Lives Well Lived, The Wisdom of the Bullfrog: Leadership Made Simple (But Not Easy), and Conquering Crisis: Ten Lessons to Learn Before You Need Them. In his thirty-seven years as a Navy SEAL, he commanded at every level. As a Four-Star Admiral, his final assignment was as Commander of all U.S. Special Operations Forces. After retiring from the Navy, he served as the Chancellor of the University of Texas System from 2015 to 2018. He now lives in Austin, Texas with his wife, Georgeann.Bio via LBJ Presidential Library

www.dashmedia.coEntrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.Rajen Sheth is CEO and Founder of Kyron Learning, a public benefit company focused on giving all students equitable access to high quality one-on-one teaching using AI. Previously, Rajen was VP of Google Cloud AI and Industry Solution as part of a 17 year career at Google. He focused on building products that enable enterprises to transform themselves through AI, and building transformative products for Google Cloud’s key industries: healthcare, retail, financial services, media/entertainment, and manufacturing. Earlier on, Rajen led the development of Android and Chrome for business and education, including the Android for Enterprise products, the Chromebooks for Education product line, and Chromebooks and Chrome browser for enterprise . Rajen also helped create and lead product development for Google Apps for Enterprise and Education (now known as Google Workspace), used by over 5 million businesses and 200 million students.Bio via ASU+GSV Summit

Dan Rosensweig, the Executive Chairman of Chegg and former CEO of Guitar Hero, shares his journey of transforming Chegg into a digital education powerhouse. He discusses the importance of prioritizing student needs and the role of AI in enhancing personalized learning. The conversation dives into his career transitions, including pivotal moments at Yahoo!, and how mentorship has shaped his path. They also explore the contrasting cultures of Silicon Valley and New York, emphasizing the unique influences each has on innovation and personal growth.

www.dashmedia.coEntrepreneurs. Educators. Investors. Policymakers. Hosted by GSV Founder & CEO Michael Moe, Ed on the Edge covers the "who" and the "how" of driving change in the global education landscape.This fireside chat took place on April 9th at the 16th annual ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego.Colin Kaepernick is a renowned athlete, activist, and philanthropist dedicated to advancing social justice and equity. Best known for his impactful NFL career and advocacy against systemic racism, Colin founded the Know Your Rights Camp, empowering youth through education and self-empowerment. As an entrepreneur, he founded Lumi, an AI-driven storytelling platform that democratizes content creation by providing creators with tools to produce, publish, and merchandise their stories independently. Colin continues to bridge sports, activism, and community impact through his initiatives.Bio via asugsvsummit.com