Today I speak with David Sutphen. David is the Chief Strategy & Engagement Officer at 2U. David and 2U need little introduction especially after the business' recent announcement that it has acquired edX for $800 million dollars in an effort to expand access to quality online education for learners, universities and employers worldwide.

2U's 'free to degree' model and visionary leadership see it fast become the dominant player in for profit Higher Education, this in a sector that is becoming increasingly consolidated and arguably more akin to a learning marketplace.

David holds a BA in Political Science from Amherst College and a Law Degree from the University of Michigan. He is a delightful human being with a healthy respect for those less fortunate and a keen desire to leave the world in a better state than he found it. David and I discuss

David and the team at 2U are innovators and I highly recommend you take a listen our conversation. With that, I bring you David Sutphen.

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