EdTech Innovations Episodes

Overview In this episode of EdUo EdTech, we had the pleasure of interviewing Audrey Wisch, co-founder and CEO of Curious Cardinals. Audrey shares her journey from being a history major at Stanford with aspirations of becoming a lawyer, to starting Curious Cardinals during the pandemic. She noticed that many students were disengaged and uninspired by their schoolwork, so she began tutoring and connecting students with passionate peers to ignite their love for learning. Curious Cardinals now has ...

Episode Overview We often hear about how technology can sometimes feel like a barrier to teaching, but what if it could actually make the learning experience more accessible? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of technology that is revolutionizing education by minimizing barriers to accessible education. We had the pleasure of chatting with Speechcloud Co-Founder, Cameron Stoker to see how Speechcloud is breaking down barriers to accessible education. Speechcloud’s innovative solutio...

Overview In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview returning guest, Barbi Honeycutt. Honeycutt is an expert in breaking up lectures to create more engaging and effective learning experiences. She has her own podcast, an app, and offers various professional development opportunities for educators. Honeycutt discusses her journey into the education space, her innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and her upcoming projects. These include launching thr...

Episode Overview In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Tariq Ali and Kelly Rose at Pitch Play Co. We explored how Pitch Play Co. uses gamification to help job seekers gamify their careers. Pitch Play Co. is aimed at empowering the player through eLearning to teach the art of playing business as a game! Pitch Play Co. is committed to creating an innovative and inspiring environment that empowers individuals to reach their full potential. Grab your headphones and gamify your car...

Overview In the first part of this two-part episode, I had the honor of chatting with Dr. Azizi Seixas, Founding Director of The Media and Innovation Lab (MIL) at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, and the Interim Chair of the Department of Informatics and Health Data Science. In part I, you get to hear about Dr. Seixas journey into healthcare and his innovative approach to dealing with some of the biggest challenges in the healthcare industry, such as access and equity. Grab y...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with Bob Drummond, CRO and Co-founder of Kami. Bob is based in New Zealand and gave us the low - down on the international ed tech industry. Bob tells of his journey into ed-tech and how he connected with his fellow co-founders of Kami. You will love Bob’s relaxed nature and motivation to make collaboration and feedback better for educators and students everywhere. More about Bob Drummond, in his own words I’m a seasoned Digital Executive, Engineer, Co-...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with an amazing CEO, Roger Sands from Wyebot. Roger is a very down-to-earth human with a plethora of experience in the Networking sector. Wyebot is A.I. Driven Wifi Automation that gives schools, organizations, and corporations the information they need to solve network programs in real-time. Can you imagine a world with no WiFi issues? Listen in to see how Roger and his team at Wyebot are changing the WiFi game and check out their website, wyebot.com, fo...

Overview In this episode, I got to chat with an amazing ed-tech guru, Ash Kaluarachchi, CEO Started. Ash talks about his journey into ed tech and investing in startup companies. He provides sound advice for those thinking about starting an ed-tech business. Started runs Shark Tank-type events, including founders' story sharing, brand identity, and more. Learn more about Started programs by going to https://www.started.com/ and apply to get started today! Also be sure to check out their main eve...

Overview In this episode, I get to speak with the always awesome, Jeff Dillon, Founder of EdTech Connect. Jeff shares his journey into the entrepreneurial space and how EdTech Connect came to life. Jeff is a seasoned higher education professional with a plethora of experience and knowledge in the education industry, and his passion for ed tech truly shines through in this episode. EdTech Connect is a technology hub created for Higher Education experts. Verified Higher Ed experts showcase their...

Overview If you've thought about how to best support students at every stage of the education lifecycle, support faculty with sharing resources, AND connect your support teams on campus then InScribe is your solution! On this episode of EdUp EdTech, I got to speak with the fabulous Katy Kappler, Co-founder, and CEO of InScribe. In this episode, Katy talks about how we can best support our best-built education ecosystems by removing frictions in navigating the higher education environment of lea...