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133
March 4, 2024

133: Crafting Your Professional Presence: A Deep Dive into LinkedIn Optimization, Part I

In this episode, Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson delve into the intricacies of LinkedIn optimization, emphasizing the critical nature of establishing a polished professional profile. Key recommendations include utilizing a professional photo and cover image, crafting a compelling headline, and specifying your location. The hosts also advocate for featuring a portfolio or website link in the designated section. They caution against sharing proprietary content, suggesting a shift towards more generi...
Guest: Holly Owens
124
Feb. 1, 2024

124: Innovating Education: Nectir's Trailblazing Approach with CEO Kavitta Ghai

Introduction: Join us on EdUp EdTech as we chat with Kavitta Ghai, the brains behind Nectir. Kavita introduces Nectir, a game-changing platform that teams up with Learning Management Systems (LMS) to transform the way we learn. In this episode: 1. Getting to Know Nectir: - Kavita gives us the lowdown on Nectir's mission and how it's reshaping education for the better. 2. Opening Up Educational Access: - Discover how Nectir is breaking down barriers by making educational resources accessibl...
Guest: Kavitta Ghai
120
Jan. 18, 2024

120: EdTech Journeys - Revolutionizing Education, Verified Skills, and the Future of Learning with Territorium

In this episode we interviewed Keith Look, the Vice President of Education Solutions at ⁠Territorium⁠. Keith shares his journey into the EdTech space, starting with his experience setting up internet access in a library in Philadelphia. He discusses the need for a better way to capture and represent students' skills and abilities, leading him to the field of EdTech. Keith then explains the work of Territorium, which focuses on moving learners to employment based on verified skills. Territorium ...
117
Nov. 16, 2023

117: From Consumer to Classroom: Swivl's Evolution with Co-Founder &

In this episode of EdUP EdTech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Brian Lamb, Co-CEO and Founder of Swivel. Lamb shares his journey from engineering and design school to the tech space, and how he and his co-founder accidentally discovered a need in the education sector. Swivel started as a consumer product company, but after receiving consistent orders from school addresses, they decided to focus on creating EdTech solutions. Swivel's main product is a device that turns a phone or a...
Guest: Brian Lamb
115
Nov. 9, 2023

115: Tech Meets Teaching: Inside the World of Teaching Tools with Michael McCreary

In this episode of EdUp EdTech, hosts Holly Owens and Nadia Johnson interview Michael McCreary, Co-founder of Teaching Tools. McCreary shares his journey from being a graduate student at Johns Hopkins to co-founding Teaching Tools with his sister, a professional software engineer. The company offers a range of tools designed to help instructors incorporate effective teaching practices into their classrooms. These include a basic lesson planning tool, an active learning library, and an AI-powered...
111
Oct. 31, 2023

111: Leveling Up Education - Taylor Shead's, Founder and CEO of Stemuli, Game-Changing Approach to Bridging Skills and Careers

In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, hosts Holly Owens and DaNadia Johnson interview Taylor Shead, the founder and CEO of Stemuli, an educational technology company. Shead shares her journey from aspiring to be a reconstructive plastic surgeon to becoming an entrepreneur in the EdTech space. She explains that Stemuli is focused on addressing the US workforce shortage by engaging students in education and aligning their credentials with future job requirements. The company combines education and care...
Guest: Taylor Shead
110
Oct. 26, 2023

110: From Tech Support to Ed Tech Visionary: Anna Poli on iSpring's Evolution and the Future of Digital Learning

In this episode of EdUp EdTech we got to chat with the amazing Anna Poli, a Senior Instructional Designer at iSpring Solutions. Anna shares her journey from technical support engineer to instructional designer, highlighting the importance of continuous learning and growth. She discusses the various features of iSpring, including its user-friendly platform for creating interactive e-learning courses and its robust feedback system. Anna also reveals upcoming features, such as improved social learn...
Guest: ann
100
Oct. 2, 2023

100: Blending Tech & Teaching: Tia Samuel's Transition from K-12 to Senior Program Manager at Intellum & the Evolution of Learning

We made it to episode 100 and this is a GREAT one to celebrate this amazing milestone! In this episode of Edup Ed Tech, I got to interview Tia Samuel, a Senior Program Manager in Education at Intellum. Samuel shares her journey from being a K-12 teacher and trainer to founding a private school and eventually transitioning into the ed tech industry. She discusses her role at Intellum, where she manages various projects, including the development of certification programs for Intellum's content a...
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March 14, 2023

78: Hire this Person, My Conversation with Stephen Schaeffer, Education Disturber, Design Thinker, Educator, Advisor, App Developer and Future UX Designer

Overview On this special episode of EdUp EdTech called "Hire this Person", I got to interview Professional Journey Community Member, Stephen Schaeffer. Stephen is a veteran educator and has helped hundreds of students reach their academic goals. Stephen is on the hunt for a role in UX design and has even developed a beta app to help high school students with academic planning. Stephen is an amazing human and you should definitely hire him to work at your company or organization. It's time to gr...
Jan. 5, 2022

Ep. 1: The Start Up Experience - That's a Mountain I Want to Climb

Show Notes - Episode 1 Thanks for tuning in! Connect with the team on LinkedIn: Holly Owens, Eric Stephens, & Lindy Ledohowski EdUp EdTech - We make EdTech Your Business! Thanks for joining us on today’s episode of EdUp EdTech! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please head over to Podpage and leave us a rate and review to help us reach even more amazing audience members like you. Don’t forget to check out our website, visit us on LinkedIn, or hang out with us on Facebook or Instagram to stay up-...