ASU+GSV Summit

Michael Ioffe, Co-founder & CEO of Arist, joins GSV Ventures' Jennifer Lee at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the Department of Labor's Make America AI Ready initiative and how AI literacy can be delivered at national scale.

Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Michael Ioffe shares how Arist partnered with the U.S. Department of Labor to create a conversational, mobile-first AI literacy course designed to meet workers where they are. The conversation explores AI readiness, workforce development, bite-sized learning, real-time course updates, learner engagement, and how AI can help workers build confidence and practical skills for the future of work.

David Rogier, Founder & CEO of MasterClass, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the unique founding and evolution of MasterClass, the current landscape of AI-powered education, and how we can best prepare learners and leaders for the future of work.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, David Rogier shares the personal story behind his founding of MasterClass, inspired by his grandmother's belief that education is something no one can take away. The conversation explores what world-class performers have in common; why feedback fuels excellence; how MasterClass has expanded into AI leadership and career-focused learning; and why AI literacy, adaptability, and becoming a skilled generalist will be essential in the years ahead.

Ashley Berner, Director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and author of Educational Pluralism and American Democracy, joins Electra Frelinghuysen at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss educational pluralism, school choice, and the future of K–12 education policy.

Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Dr. Berner explains how educational pluralism is practiced around the world, explores the historical roots of America's education system, and discusses why school choice, academic rigor, and accountability should work together to improve student outcomes. The conversation also examines bipartisan opportunities for education reform and expanding high-quality educational options for families.

Anton Pavlovsky, Founder & CEO of Headway, joins GSV Venture's Luben Pampoulov at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss scaling consumer learning platforms, AI-first product development, and the future of lifelong learning.

Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Anton Pavlovsky shares Headway's journey from a bootstrapped startup in Kyiv, Ukraine, to a global learning platform serving millions of users through apps like Headway, Impulse, Nibble, Skillsta, and AddMile. The conversation explores mobile-first learning, AI-driven product innovation, consumer and enterprise learning, and why continuous learning and AI literacy will be essential skills in the future of work.

Arman Jaffer, Founder & CEO of Brisk Teaching, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI-powered teaching, instructional coherence, and the future of classroom technology.

Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Arman Jaffer shares how Brisk Teaching has grown to support millions of educators by embedding AI directly into teachers' existing workflows. The conversation explores AI-native instructional tools, curriculum intelligence, classroom automation, and why productive struggle and teacher agency remain essential as AI transforms teaching and learning.

Maya Bialik, CEO and Co-founder of QuestionWell and co-author of Irreplaceable: How AI Changes Everything and Nothing in Teaching and Learning, joins Alex Sarlin and NU Advisory Partners' Meredith Rosenberg at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI's impact on education, cognitive science, and the future of teaching.

Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Maya Bialik shares how QuestionWell uses AI to help educators create high-quality instructional materials while preserving teacher agency and instructional decision-making. The conversation explores the enduring principles of learning science, balancing the opportunities and challenges of AI in education, and why human connection, critical thinking, and effective pedagogy remain essential as AI transforms teaching and learning.

Dr. C. Edward "Eddie" Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation at AAC&U and bestselling author of Teaching with AI, joins David Harris at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI literacy, curriculum transformation, and the future of teaching and learning in higher education.

Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Dr. Watson explores how generative AI and agentic AI are reshaping higher education, from academic integrity and assessment to curriculum design and workforce preparation. The conversation examines the growing importance of AI literacy, institutional leadership, faculty engagement, and AAC&U's AI Institute as colleges and universities prepare students for an AI-enabled future.

Anthony Salcito, General Manager of Enterprise at Coursera, joins Alex Sarlin live at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI-driven workforce transformation, lifelong learning, and how Coursera is preparing learners and organizations for the future of work.

Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Anthony Salcito discusses how AI is reshaping workforce development and why continuous upskilling and reskilling are becoming essential for learners, businesses, and governments. He shares insights from Coursera's latest Job Skills Report, the growing importance of human skills alongside AI, new partnerships with OpenAI and Microsoft, and how Coursera is evolving personalized learning through SkillsTracks, Course Builder, and AI-powered learning experiences.

Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, and Alexis Proctor, Business Entrepreneurship student at Morgan State University, connect at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the impact of the Summit's HBCU partnership, entrepreneurship, and expanding opportunities for students.Alexis Proctor shares how participating in the ASU+GSV Summit's HBCU partnership inspired her to launch the HBCU Yard Plug app, a platform designed to connect students with campus services, businesses, internships, grants, and one another. She reflects on the value of attending Morgan State University, the importance of networking, and how the Summit continues to create meaningful pathways for HBCU students pursuing entrepreneurship and innovation.

Lauren May, Vice President at Step Up For Students, joins Electra Frelinghuysen of GSV at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the federal education tax credit, school choice, and expanding access to scholarships for families across the United States.Lauren May explains how the new federal education tax credit will allow taxpayers to support scholarship-granting organizations, helping eligible students access scholarships for private school tuition, tutoring, therapy, transportation, and other educational needs. The conversation also explores how technology and AI are improving scholarship administration, streamlining application processes, and supporting more personalized learning opportunities for students through school choice.