ASU+GSV Summit

The Kresge Foundation's Ashley Johnson joins Tiffany Taylor at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss investing in HBCUs, strengthening pathways to higher education, and expanding opportunities for student success.

Ashley Johnson reflects on The Kresge Foundation's longstanding commitment to HBCUs, the importance of building strong institutional systems that support student success, and why higher education remains a powerful pathway to economic mobility and community impact. The conversation also explores the ASU+GSV Summit's HBCU partnership initiative, increasing student participation, and the value of creating inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives can shape the future of education and innovation.

Lev Gonick, Enterprise Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how AI is transforming higher education from traditional EdTech to a new era of "TechEd."

Lev Gonick explains why AI represents a fundamental shift rather than an incremental improvement, outlining Arizona State University's approach to building AI-powered infrastructure through CreateAI, low-code development tools, and institution-wide collaboration. The conversation explores how universities can redesign learning experiences, empower faculty and students as AI creators, and accelerate innovation through a bias toward action.

Tiffany Aliche, Founder of The Budgetnista, joins Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, at the ASU+GSV Summit in Financial Education, Wealth Building & The Budgetnista to discuss financial literacy, wealth building, and expanding access to financial education for learners of all ages.

Tiffany Aliche shares her personal journey from financial hardship to becoming a self-made millionaire and explains how those experiences inspired her to create The Budgetnista. She discusses the importance of meeting learners where they are, integrating financial education into K–12 schools, and the work behind New Jersey's financial literacy legislation. The conversation also explores how financial confidence, practical education, and intentional planning can help individuals build lasting financial security and generational wealth.

Ryan Delk, Founder and CEO of Primer, joins Alex Sarlin at ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how microschools are expanding educational choice by empowering teachers to launch personalized learning environments for students and families.

Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview explores Primer's full-stack approach to helping educators open microschools while removing the operational burdens of running a school. Ryan Delk discusses his personal journey, the growth of the microschool movement, teacher entrepreneurship, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), increasing access to high-quality education, and why flexible learning models are reshaping the future of K-12 education.

Dr. Marjorie Hass, President of the Council of Independent Colleges, joins David Harris at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss leadership, free expression, and higher education's role in navigating an increasingly polarized society.

Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview explores how colleges and universities can foster thoughtful dialogue during a time of political and cultural division. Drawing on her background in philosophy and higher education leadership, Dr. Hass discusses civil discourse, academic freedom, institutional leadership, diversity of thought, navigating disagreement, and why education should prepare students to embrace complexity rather than retreat into binary thinking.

Keith Jacobs, Director of Provider Development at Step Up For Students, joins Electra Frelinghuysen at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are expanding personalized learning and school choice for families.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview explores Florida's Education Savings Account model and how it enables families to access flexible, a la carte educational services across public schools, charter schools, private schools, and homeschool programs. Keith Jacobs discusses the growth of education choice, partnerships with school districts, the evolving role of public education, and how greater flexibility can better meet the diverse needs of students and families.

Philip Colligan, President & CEO of the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and Sofia Mohammed, Executive Director, North America, at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, join Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, to discuss expanding access to computer science and AI education for every student.

Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview explores the Raspberry Pi Foundation's expansion into the United States and its mission to provide free, high-quality computer science and AI learning resources for educators and students. Philip Colligan and Sofia Mohammed discuss empowering teachers, building AI literacy, developing foundational computing skills, strengthening partnerships with schools and education organizations, and preparing students to thrive in a rapidly evolving technology landscape.

Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche shares her advice at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 for middle and high school students exploring career pathways and preparing for life after graduation.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, the NYT bestselling author and financial educator encourages students to explore a wide range of interests, embrace new experiences, and discover their strengths by trying different opportunities before choosing a career path.

Lisette Nieves, President of the Fund for the City of New York and a 2026 ASU+GSV Innovator of Color Award honoree, joins Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, to discuss leadership, innovation, and expanding opportunity through education and workforce development.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview explores Dr. Nieves' leadership journey across higher education, philanthropy, and civic innovation. She shares insights on building and sustaining mission-driven organizations, developing talent, scaling impact, strengthening connections between education and workforce, supporting social entrepreneurs — and why bold, collaborative leadership is essential for creating greater opportunity and economic mobility.

Alex Sarlin and NU Advisory Partners' Meredith Rosenberg sat down with Mara Steiu, Co-Founder and CEO of Journify Learning — the K-12 category Fan Favorite in the 2026 GSV Cup, presented by AWS & GSV Ventures and supported by Pearson. They discuss how AI can personalize instruction, reduce educator workload, and improve outcomes for students receiving special education services.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv podcast explores how the platform connects IEPs, assessments, curriculum, accommodations, and classroom data to deliver personalized instruction while automating compliance workflows. Mara Steiu discusses the challenges facing special education, teacher shortages, responsible AI, universal design for learning, and how AI can help educators spend more time supporting students and less time on paperwork.

Watch the 2026 GSV Cup Fan Favorite finals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZXZt-wlsF0