Knowledge Leaders Podcast

Knowledge Leaders Podcast

The Knowledge Leaders Podcast explores critical topics within the for-profit education industry. In each episode, host Todd Hand interviews top executives, investors and thought leaders at the forefront of the global paradigm shift within this industry. Common guest appearances include the leaders of for-profit companies that serve the following education market sub-sectors with software solutions, data, professional services and cutting-edge products: → Pre-K Education → Early Childhood Education → K-12 Charter Schools → Higher Ed → Adult & Continuing Education Sample topics include underreported stories in the education system, the future of work, the impact of technology on education and learning, issues within academia, education investment trends and more. Knowledge Leaders is an executive search firm connecting companies and investors to the brightest leaders in technology and for-profit education. With 20+ years’ experience uniting the top minds in these industries, veteran executive search expert Todd Hand is connected to the leaders who impact the way our world learns.

  1. 11/25/2020

    John Katzman and Rob Lytle on the Current State of Education Technology

    K-12 schools and higher education establishments have seen a shift in not only how education is delivered, but also in the market around educational software development. EdTech programs have increased exponentially, and hybrid courses have been embraced as a new and beneficial model for students and teachers alike. In this episode John and Rob share their insider knowledge on how tech providers are adapting and how enrollment has been affected, as well as their predictions for the future of EdTech. Follow Robert on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertslytle/ Follow John on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jkatzman/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnkatzman Follow Todd on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/HandTodd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toddhand/ Follow Knowledge Leaders on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/KnowledgeLDRS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/knowledge-leaders

    17 min

  2. 10/05/2020

    Amit Patel and Ian Chiu Discuss the Details Behind Owl Ventures New Pair of Investment Funds

    The education sector covers a very wide spectrum, so how do you go about investing in the right business? In this episode, Todd Hand speaks with Amit Patel and Ian Chiu, Managing Directors at Owl Ventures, to find out who they are working closely with. EdTech is able to produce global products that scale fast, so now is the time to act quickly. Tune in as they discuss the timelines of closing deals, Patel and Chiu's successful investments and exits, as well as a very special announcement regarding current funds. Founded in 2014, Owl Ventures is the largest venture capital firm in the world focused on the education technology market with over $1.2 billion in assets under management. Notable investments include BYJU’S, Noodle Partners and Dreambox Learning. Follow Amit on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/amitashwinpaten LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/amitashwinpatel/ Follow Ian on Social: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ianchiu/ Follow Todd on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/HandTodd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toddhand/ Follow Knowledge Leaders on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/KnowledgeLDRS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/knowledge-leaders

    19 min

  3. 08/25/2020

    The Financial and Infrastructural Impacts on The Early Childhood Education Sector

    In the light of the recent changes brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, Todd welcomes David Evans and George Bernstein to the Knowledge Leaders Podcast to discuss the financial and infrastructural impacts on child care businesses. A lot of parents are trying to find a viable solution for their children’s wellbeing, whilst maintaining their ability to work from home. David Evans is involved with Child Development Schools. He reflects on the current state of child care, and points out the differences from the retail sector. In childcare businesses, teachers, parents and investors have always prioritised the safety and wellbeing of the children above profits. David assesses how a successful childcare business can function whilst taking parents’ newfound work-at-home lifestyle into Account. George Bernstein is the former CEO of Nobel Learning Communities. George discusses the best approach to investment in a general sense, but particularly in navigating 2020’s unpredictable market and environment. Follow Nobel Learning Communities on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nobel-learningcommunities/ Follow Child Development Schools on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/child-development-schools-inc./ Follow George Bernstein on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-bernstein-a185783/ Follow Todd on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/HandTodd  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toddhand/ Follow Knowledge Leaders on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/KnowledgeLDRS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/knowledge-leaders

    23 min

  4. 08/11/2020

    Joining a Business Remotely: Two Months In

    Several months into the pandemic, many businesses have had to learn how to hire new team members remotely. In this episode, Todd and April catch up with Varda Halidy, ASA’s new VP of Human Resources, to hear what it’s been like joining a team virtually. Tune in as we discuss video interviews, building meaningful connections with colleagues over Zoom, and Varda’s advice for hiring over the next few months. Follow Varda on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/vhalidy12 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/vardahalidy/ Follow ASA on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/ASA_org LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/american-student-assistance/ Follow Todd on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/HandTodd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toddhand/ Follow Knowledge Leaders on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/KnowledgeLDRS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/knowledge-leaders

    21 min
  5. Coding Bootcamps and the Switch to Online

    07/07/2020

    Coding Bootcamps and the Switch to Online

    Todd Hand sits down with Dan Vigdor, Founder and Executive Chairman of HackerU, Martin Keck, Head of Edtech Investment Banking at Needham & Company and Kush Patel, CEO of App Academy to discuss coding boot camps and how the switch to online and remote learning has changed their education process. Follow Dan on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-vigdor-6b3b7511/ Follow Martin on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-keck-09113a/ Follow Kush on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnknific/ Follow Todd on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/HandTodd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toddhand/ Follow Knowledge Leaders on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/KnowledgeLDRS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/knowledge-leaders

    25 min
  6. EdTech CEOs and Selling to Higher Education

    05/29/2020

    EdTech CEOs and Selling to Higher Education

    Todd Hand sits down with Chris Caren, CEO of Turnitin, and John Knific, Co-Founder and Chief Operations Officer of Wisr, to discuss the changes they've seen as executives in education technology companies selling into higher education. What does the 2020 school year look like for higher education? What are these education technology companies doing to help their customers during these times? Follow Chris on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscaren/ Follow John on Social: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnknific/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnknific Follow Todd on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/HandTodd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toddhand/ Follow Knowledge Leaders on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/KnowledgeLDRS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/knowledge-leaders

    17 min
  7. What To Expect At The New Virtual EdTech Week 2020

    05/29/2020

    What To Expect At The New Virtual EdTech Week 2020

    Todd Hand sits down with Ash Kaluarachchi, Co-Founder,  and Jonathan Harber, Chairman and Co-Founder of Started, Inc. John Gamba, Entrepreneur in Residence & Director of Innovative Programs, and Michael Golden, Executive Director and Senior Fellow, of The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education, and Jeanne Allen, Founder and CEO of The Center of Education Reform to discuss the upcoming EdTech Week, which has now become a virtual event. In this conversation, we learn how this event is different from the past, as well as how much as changed from the original plans in order to provide the best and most attainable event for attendees. This event, now free to all attendees, has something for everyone. To learn more about this year's event, and to register, please go to https://edtechweek.com. Follow Ash on Social: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/ashanthaik/ Follow Jonathan on Social: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-d-harber-370145/ Follow Todd on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/HandTodd LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toddhand/ Follow Knowledge Leaders on Social: Twitter: twitter.com/KnowledgeLDRS LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/knowledge-leaders

    20 min
  8. Investment In High Education and The Pandemic

    05/12/2020

    Investment In High Education and The Pandemic

    Bradley Palmer, Chairman of Palm Ventures, and John Semel, Chief Strategy Officer of Zovio, Inc., sit down with Todd Hand to talk about the intricacies of investment in higher education during a global pandemic. The current pandemic has accelerated some of the issues they’ve seen in higher education previously. They discuss the potential for the perceived ROI of higher education to drastically change enrollment rates for the 2020 school year. There is a continued conversation regarding the ever-growing skills gap that we are facing in America that will only be accelerated during this time of mass unemployment and remote learning. Bradley and John give their thoughts on which companies and schools have the most promise and growth on the other side of this.  Follow Bradley Palmer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-palmer-951562a/ Follow John Semel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-semel-35aa9/ Follow Todd Hand on Twitter: twitter.com/HandTodd
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    18 min
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The Knowledge Leaders Podcast explores critical topics within the for-profit education industry. In each episode, host Todd Hand interviews top executives, investors and thought leaders at the forefront of the global paradigm shift within this industry. Common guest appearances include the leaders of for-profit companies that serve the following education market sub-sectors with software solutions, data, professional services and cutting-edge products: → Pre-K Education → Early Childhood Education → K-12 Charter Schools → Higher Ed → Adult & Continuing Education Sample topics include underreported stories in the education system, the future of work, the impact of technology on education and learning, issues within academia, education investment trends and more. Knowledge Leaders is an executive search firm connecting companies and investors to the brightest leaders in technology and for-profit education. With 20+ years’ experience uniting the top minds in these industries, veteran executive search expert Todd Hand is connected to the leaders who impact the way our world learns.

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  • Creator
    Knowledge Leaders Podcast
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2020
  • Episodes
    37
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