ASU+GSV Summit

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Kristen DiCerbo, Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy; Martin Kelly, Sr. Director at FlexPoint and Florida Virtual School; Greg Toppo, Senior Writer at The74Million; Caleb Hicks, CEO at School AI; and Joleen Liang, CEO & Co-founder at Squirrel Ai Learning North America.

The session explored how the rise of AI tutors is transforming education and what that means for cultivating human cognitive strengths—particularly critical thinking. Panelists examined how to design learning environments that foster analytical reasoning, creativity, and adaptability alongside machine-driven instruction. They discussed strategies for using AI to enhance, rather than replace, learners' ability to evaluate information, form judgments, and develop deeper intellectual capabilities. The conversation emphasized the need for balance between technological advancement and the uniquely human skills that AI cannot replicate.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Perpetual Baffour, Research Director at The Learning Agency; Pat Yongpradit, Chief Academic Officer at Code.org; Alex Kotran, CEO of The AI Education Project; Amanda Bickerstaff, CEO and Founder of AI for Education; and Amanda Kocon, Chief Strategy Officer at Edmentum.

The session focused on bridging the AI literacy gap to ensure all students—regardless of school resources—are equipped to thrive in an AI-driven world. Panelists shared practical strategies for teaching students to critically evaluate information, detect AI-generated manipulation, and develop adaptive, human-centered skills. The conversation emphasized equitable access to AI education and the importance of preparing today’s learners with the competencies they’ll need to navigate and shape the future responsibly.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Brian Johnsrud, Director of Education Thought Leadership and Advocacy at Adobe; Katie Kurtz, Managing Director, Global Head of Youth & Learning at YouTube; and Raman Malik, VP of Product & Growth at Perplexity; and moderated by Jennifer Lee, Partner at GSV Ventures.

The session examined how AI is blurring the boundaries between technology platforms and educational ecosystems. Leaders from YouTube, Perplexity, and Adobe explored how learning is increasingly embedded into everyday digital experiences—from viral TikTok trends to personalized YouTube tutorials. The discussion asked whether today’s largest AI companies are becoming the next great learning providers and how AI-powered tools are disrupting traditional models of education delivery. Panelists highlighted the rise of human-AI creative collaboration, skill-building in the flow of work, and the growing importance of curiosity as a driving force in AI-era learning.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Carlos Moreno, Co-Executive Director at Big Picture Learning, and Michael Iyescas, Sr. Manager of CSR & Global Philanthropy at Fossil Group.

The session marked the one-year anniversary of Finding Your Leadership Soul: What Our Students Can Teach Us About Love, Care, and Vulnerability. Carlos Moreno reflected on the book’s impact and the ongoing evolution of leadership in education. Drawing from his upbringing in the Bronx and his work with Big Picture Learning, Moreno shared how the voices of young Black and Latino men have shaped his purpose-driven, equity-centered leadership philosophy. The conversation explored a human-centered leadership framework rooted in love, care, and adaptability—one that meets the demands of today’s fast-moving educational landscape and fosters meaningful transformation through connection and courage.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Lisa Herring of Ed Farm and The PROPEL Center; Randall L. Woodfin, Mayor of the City of Birmingham, AL; and Waymond Jackson, President of Ed Farm.

The session explored how bold public-private partnerships can transform career readiness for K–12 students, HBCUs, and adult learners. Using Birmingham, Alabama as a case study, the speakers addressed the disconnect between traditional education models and the digital workforce. They shared how Ed Farm collaborates with school districts, municipal leaders, and industry partners to bridge that gap—preparing learners across the Southeast and beyond for a tech-driven future. The conversation highlighted Birmingham as a dynamic proving ground for innovative learning models and emphasized how community-led initiatives, digital education, and strategic alliances can drive educational and economic transformation.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Bobby Isaacson, Head of Enterprise at Section, and Michael Domanic, Head of AI at UserTesting.

The session explored how organizations can turn AI into a competitive advantage by transforming their workforce into AI-native teams. Speakers shared real-world insights on overcoming employee anxiety, cultivating daily AI habits, and identifying impactful use cases that drive ROI. Drawing from their experience deploying AI across enterprises, Isaacson and Domanic discussed strategies for easing the transition, strengthening internal AI capabilities, and ensuring that investments in AI yield tangible, business-aligned outcomes.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Kwame Owusu-Kesse, Chief Executive Officer at Harlem Children's Zone, and Christian Rhodes, Deputy Executive Director at Harlem Children's Zone.

The session examined why the K–12 education system, on its own, often falls short in delivering economic mobility—particularly for students from communities affected by poverty. Kwame Owusu-Kesse and Christian Rhodes explored the systemic barriers that limit opportunity and discussed bold innovations like the Harlem Children’s Zone Wealth Builds initiative. They emphasized the need for integrated approaches that go beyond academics to ensure every student graduates not only with a degree, but with a tangible path toward upward social and economic mobility.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Ken Matthews, Solutions Engineer at Google for Education, and Jeff Kurtz, Solutions Engineer at Google for Education.

The session focused on proactive strategies for enhancing security in higher education environments using Google Workspace for Education. The Google for Education team shared best practices for administering the platform, configuring security settings, and responding to malicious behavior. They also discussed how to implement holistic security controls to safeguard institutional data and ensure a secure digital learning environment. The session provided actionable insights for education leaders aiming to strengthen their cybersecurity posture.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Ronit Levavi Morad, Senior Director and Chief of Staff at Google Research; Victor Lee, Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at Stanford University and Faculty Lead of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning's initiative on AI and Education; Tara Chklovski, CEO and Founder of Technovation; Alex Kotran, CEO of The AI Education Project; and Erin Mote, CEO at InnovateEDU.

The session explored the urgent need to equip students with AI literacy skills essential for navigating and understanding artificial intelligence. The panelists demonstrated how AI literacy empowers individuals to use transformative technologies for problem-solving and innovation. They discussed actionable strategies for integrating AI education into modern curricula and emphasized how cultivating a deep understanding of AI prepares future generations to address complex societal challenges. The conversation positioned AI education as a foundational element for meaningful, future-ready learning.

Recorded live at the 2025 ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, this session featured Jinan O'Connor, Vice President of Brand Partnerships and Engagement at DonorsChoose.

The session offered a unique, data-driven perspective on the real-time needs of America’s public schools, grounded in 25 years of classroom resource requests submitted by teachers. Jinan O'Connor presented three essential insights that have emerged from this extensive dataset: small investments can have a big impact, teachers are uniquely attuned to students’ needs, and classrooms tend to move faster than the systems meant to support them. These findings underscored how empowering teachers directly can lead to meaningful, scalable improvements in student support and educational equity.