In this episode of the Unofficial Office Hours podcast, host Justin Hodgson is joined by Greg Marschall, CEO of Learnwise.ai, along with co-host Anne Leftwich, for a conversation about the evolving role of AI in supporting teaching, learning, and institutional operations in higher education.

Rather than focusing on product features, the discussion explores the broader purpose behind platforms like Learnwise—how AI can help reduce friction across complex educational systems, support student success, and enhance engagement across faculty, staff, and student workflows. The episode also considers what it means to build AI into the everyday infrastructure of higher education and where these tools create real value.

In the second half, the conversation turns to Greg’s professional journey, tracing how his experience building systems and platforms led him to education as a space for meaningful problem-solving and impact. A thoughtful discussion about AI, systems design, and the future of learning in higher education.