Chief Change Officer

#346 Vince Jeong: Scaling Learning Without Losing Soul


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Vince Jeong isn’t your typical edtech founder—and this isn’t your typical training conversation.

After immigrating to Canada at 12 and learning English from scratch, Vince chased uncertainty across five continents and a dozen careers—from McKinsey to NGOs in Tanzania to Latin American startups. That winding path led him to one insight: real learning happens when real people engage together, not alone.

Now as CEO of Sparkwise, he’s scaling live group learning in ways that mirror the best of Harvard and McKinsey—without the tuition price tag or talent filters. In this episode, we unpack how Vince is reimagining adult learning for corporations, creators, and communities alike. If you’re bored to tears by lifeless courses and stale corporate training, tune in for a vision that makes learning social again.

Key Highlights of Our Interview:

Immigrant Experience 101: Rebuilding Myself at Age 12

“Moving from Korea to Canada without speaking English forced me to rediscover who I was.”

Curiosity Beats Certainty: The Career Built by Exploration

“I chased the unknown—Tanzania, Colombia, consulting—because experience is the only way to find what matters.”

Why Group Learning Beats Solo Slides

“Learning isn’t about dumping information. It’s about building shared understanding in real time.”

From Stage to Startup: Live Group Dynamics Are in My DNA

“I hosted live shows on Korean TV, emceed weddings, and ran workshops—I’ve always brought people together.”

Scaling Harvard-Style Learning Without the Harvard Price

“We’re making elite-level training experiences accessible to more people—without compromising quality.”

Human > Hashtag: Rebuilding Community That’s More Than Skin Deep

“Social media gave us networks, not connection. We’re creating the space for meaningful group interaction again.”

Partners in Impact: Who Sparkwise Was Built For

“Our tools are for those who want richer learning—or want to scale what they offer without losing touch.”

The Content Wake-Up Call: AI Can’t Replace Real Dialogue

“Content’s getting commoditized. The future lies in how we apply, discuss, and activate it together.”

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