Dustin sat down with Joel Podolny, CEO of Honor Education, to discuss his journey from founding Apple University to pioneering a new approach to digital education. Joel reflects on the importance of human connection in learning and how asynchronous tools can elevate collaborative experiences. He emphasizes that technology should enhance, not replace, the social and emotional dynamics of education. He shares how Honor Education aims to bridge the gap between traditional and digital learning environments by putting community at the heart of the learning process.

Guest Name: Joel Podolny, CEO of Honor Education

Guest Social: LinkedIn

Guest Bio: Joel Podolny is the CEO and Co-Founder of Honor Education, a company that puts human connection at the center of how we learn, teach, and train online. Previously, Joel was handpicked by Steve Jobs to be the founding Dean of Apple University. As a Vice President at Apple, Joel oversaw management training and the development of Apple’s culture of learning for over a decade. Prior to Apple, Joel served as Dean and Professor of Management at the Yale School of Management. Joel previously held professorships at Harvard Business School and the Stanford Graduate School of Business where he researched status dynamics in a variety of industries and the role of social networks in mobility and information transfer within organizations. Joel is an accomplished speaker and educator who speaks regularly at corporate and academic events.

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