<p><strong>Can externships solve the confidence crisis in higher education?</strong> Matt Wilkerson, CEO of Extern, shares how real-world, remote projects help students build experience and give companies a smarter way to engage future talent—bridging the gap between education and employability.</p>

Can externships solve the confidence crisis in higher education? Matt Wilkerson, CEO of Extern, shares how real-world, remote projects help students build experience and give companies a smarter way to engage future talent—bridging the gap between education and employability.

35 Is College Worth It? with Extern CEO Matt Wilkerson

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Hosted by Felicia Shakiba—Korn Ferry executive coach and trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors—the show tackles the leadership decisions that shape outcomes during growth, M&A, and moments of change. 

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LeaderbookAI (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK) is a leadership podcast for executives and operators focused on executive leadership, AI transformation, and real-world performance. Hosted by Felicia Shakiba—Korn Ferry executive coach and trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors—the show tackles the leadership decisions that shape outcomes during growth, M&A, and moments of change. From navigating AI for work to leading teams under pressure and creating value in private equity–backed environments, this podcast goes beyond theory to what actually works. Featuring leaders from PepsiCo, SoftBank, Harvard, Reddit, Adidas, Stanford, and MCM Capital, LeaderbookAI delivers practical insight for leaders who want sharper judgment, stronger teams, and better results.

LeaderbookAI (formerly CPO PLAYBOOK) is a leadership podcast for executives and operators focused on executive leadership, AI transformation, and real-world performance. 

Hosted by Felicia Shakiba—Korn Ferry executive coach and trusted advisor to founders, CEOs, and investors—the show tackles the leadership decisions that shape outcomes during growth, M&amp;A, and moments of change. 

From navigating AI for work to leading teams under pressure and creating value in private equity–backed environments, this podcast goes beyond theory to what actually works. 

Featuring leaders from PepsiCo, SoftBank, Harvard, Reddit, Adidas, Stanford, and MCM Capital, LeaderbookAI delivers practical insight for leaders who want sharper judgment, stronger teams, and better results.

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35 Is College Worth It? with Extern CEO Matt Wilkerson

35 Is College Worth It? with Extern CEO Matt Wilkerson