ASU+GSV Summit Sessions

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Charles Elliott, Head of Industry at Google, and Shashank Agarwal, Software Engineer at Google Research.The speakers explored how Google AI is transforming prototyping for researchers, educators, and analysts. They demonstrated how AI can accelerate the research process by automating data cleanup, analysis, and investigation while maintaining grounding—ensuring model outputs are connected to verifiable, factual sources. The session covered a structured API approach for educational LLMs, balancing innovation with control, accuracy, and pedagogical value. Attendees also learned how AI-powered code generation and ideation tools can help users build prototypes quickly with low-to-no code, and how AI enables analysts to automate tasks and extract deeper insights from data. The session showcased how AI can enhance productivity and streamline prototyping across varying skill levels.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Antonio Delgado, Vice President of Innovation and Technology Partnerships at Miami Dade College; Henry Deng, Employer Engagement Lead at Google; and Kim Rynearson, Assistant Chancellor for Faculty Innovation at Texas A&M System.The speakers discussed the innovative ways AI is transforming career exploration for students. The session included a live demo of Career Dreamer, a cutting-edge AI tool designed to help students map their ideal career pathways. Early beta testers—including representatives from Miami Dade College and the New York CEO Jobs Council—shared their experiences and insights on empowering students in their career journeys. The session highlighted how AI can personalize career recommendations, identify relevant skills and educational opportunities, and bridge the gap between education and the workforce.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Cornell Verdeja-Woodson, Head of DEIB & Talent Development at Pixar Animation Studios; Marcus Felder, Managing Director & Head of Career Pathways at Blackstone; Van Ton-Quinlivan, CEO at Futuro Health; Josh Allen, Group Director of Frontline Learning and Education at Walmart; and Matt Sigelman, President at The Burning Glass Institute.The session challenged traditional definitions of "good jobs" by emphasizing that any role has the potential to offer opportunity, mobility, and long-term success when supported by the right investments. The speakers discussed insights from the American Opportunity Index, highlighting how employer-driven efforts to enhance job quality and career development are reshaping the workforce landscape. They explored how innovations in ed tech and work tech are enabling organizations to build better pathways for advancement, ultimately creating more equitable and empowering employment opportunities.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Devin Bhushan, Founder & CEO at Squint, Inc.; Mark Rudnick, Vice President of Learning Partnerships at Guild; Barrett Evans, Chief Learning Officer at Ford Motor Company; and Sophie Kronk, VP of Partnerships at Aprende Institute.The session focused on reimagining workforce education to better support frontline employees amid shifting demographics and job market demands. The speakers shared innovative strategies for building foundational skills, particularly for the growing Spanish-speaking workforce and hard-to-fill roles in sectors like healthcare. They explored how businesses and education providers can respond to evolving worker priorities and collaborate to deliver accessible, impactful training programs that drive long-term success for both employees and employers.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Jean Ryan, Head of Global Leadership Development at PepsiCo; Shawna Erdmann, Former SVP of Talent and Learning at Comcast; Heather Stefanski, Chief Learning and Development Officer at McKinsey; Kati Clement-Frazier, Head of Enterprise Learning & Learning Sciences at Takeda; and Meighan Hackett, Corporate People & Learning Leaders at The Learning Forum.The session explored the evolving role of Chief Learning Officers (CLOs) in addressing urgent workforce challenges, from rapid upskilling and demonstrating ROI to navigating complex governance and organizational change. The speakers—leaders from CLO LIFT, a collaborative initiative uniting CLOs from top global organizations—discussed efforts to build a collective voice, advance the science of learning, cultivate learning cultures, and scale personalization in L&D. As CLO LIFT enters its second year, the conversation highlighted the need for shared standards, clear value metrics, and continued practitioner-driven innovation to shape the future of learning leadership.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Antoinette Chukudebelu, Chief People & Equity Officer at Murmuration; Lee-Berkeley Shaw, Chief Engagement & Partnership Officer at CWI Works; Stephanie Marken, Senior Partner at Gallup; Susan Gouijnstook, Chief Solutions Officer at Jobs for the Future; and Khurram Jamil, President of Global Markets at Area9 Lyceum.The session explored the unprecedented collaboration of five generations in today’s workplace and examined how organizations can support a multigenerational workforce amid rapid technological change. While much attention is often given to Gen Z’s role in tech-enabled innovation, the speakers emphasized the vital contributions of older workers and the importance of inclusive environments. They shared strategies for bridging generational gaps, integrating AI, and fostering skills development to empower workers of all ages to thrive together in the future of work.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Susan Winslow, CEO of Macmillan Learning; Bethanie Drake-Maples, Founder and CEO of Atypical AI; Tom ap Simon, President of Higher Education and Virtual Learning at Pearson; and Jack Pinette, VP of Product Strategy at D2L. The conversation was moderated by Jenna Talbot, Chief Communications Officer at Whiteboard Advisors.The panel explored how AI is revolutionizing the creation, curation, and delivery of educational content. Panelists discussed the transformative potential of adaptive learning platforms, AI-assisted instructional design, and content development innovations. They examined both the opportunities and the challenges of integrating AI into content strategies, weighing whether these advancements will disrupt traditional models or enhance them. The conversation offered a forward-looking view into how AI is shaping the future of dynamic, scalable, and engaging learning experiences.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Carolyn Pierce, Partner at McKinsey & Company; Allison Danielsen, CEO at Tallo; Byron Auguste, CEO & Co-Founder at Opportunity@Work; Rob Magliaro, Head of Education & Workforce Partnerships at Google; and Abbey Carlton, VP of Social Impact and Sustainability at Indeed.The session explored how leading employers are embracing skills-first hiring and what it takes to turn awareness into action at every level of an organization. The speakers, including STARs themselves—workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes—shared candid insights into the challenges, solutions, and opportunities of skills-first hiring for driving both business success and economic mobility. They discussed how millions of STARs already have the skills needed for roles offering significantly higher wages and how recognizing this talent can build inclusive pathways and empower a new generation of unconventional leaders.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Elise Awwad, President and CEO of DeVry University; Mark Milliron, President and CEO of National University; Shai Reshef, President of University of the People; and Martin Herrick, Head of Growth at Clasp. The conversation was moderated by Tyce Henry, Partner and Director at Boston Consulting Group.The panel explored the critical challenge of rising tuition costs and the urgent need to make higher education more accessible. Panelists discussed how institutions are reimagining value for students by focusing on affordability, delivering career-relevant skills, and creating innovative models to broaden access. With real-world strategies and bold thinking, the conversation examined how higher education can reclaim its promise as a driver of opportunity for all learners.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Ben Nelson, Founder and CEO of Minerva Project; Chris Parrish, Co-Founder and President of Podium Education; Geordie Hyland, President and CEO of American College of Education; and Ebony Lee, Chief Strategy Officer of Kaplan North America. The conversation was moderated by Scott Fleming, Director of the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia.The panel explored how higher education must evolve to meet the rapidly shifting demands of the workforce. Panelists discussed how institutions are building stronger connections with industry partners and embracing innovations like microcredentials and experiential learning models to ensure graduates are prepared with the skills employers need most. The conversation highlighted real-world strategies for reshaping the higher ed-to-workforce pipeline, offering insights into how leaders are helping students transition successfully into a dynamic labor market.