In this episode of Innovations in Education, host David Adams interviews Tiffany Taylor, Partner and Co-President at ASU+GSV Summit and Partner at GSV Ventures, about her journey from education to ed tech and her vision for the future of learning. Taylor emphasizes that her work is driven by a commitment to ensuring access and opportunity for all learners, with a focus on empowering students to use their agency and become leaders.  

Taylor discusses the importance of bridging the gap between educators and entrepreneurs, and stresses that collaboration between them is essential to drive innovation and prepare the next generation of learners.  

The conversation also explores the potential of AI to transform public education by addressing the rigor gap and creating personalized learning experiences. Taylor highlights the Google GSV Educational Innovation Fellowship, a program that empowers education leaders to implement technology as a lever for equity, innovation, and measurable outcomes.  

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00:00 Introduction to Innovations in Education

00:50 Meet Tiffany Taylor: A Career of Impact

03:15 The Detroit Experience: Challenges and Resilience

05:58 Innovative Partnerships and Solutions

08:04 GSV and the Role of AI in Education

21:09 Empowering Students and Future Innovations

31:50 Final Thoughts and Reflections