ASU+GSV Summit

Novakid Launches NovaPals for AI-Powered, Conversation-Based Language Learning | GSVtv Podcast

Max Azarov, CEO and Co-founder of Novakid, and Chris Kemsley, Product Lead for NovaPals, join Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to unveil NovaPals, Novakid's new AI-powered English language learning app for teens.Launched live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, NovaPals is built on Novakid's experience serving hundreds of thousands of learners across more than 50 countries. Max Azarov and Chris Kemsley discuss how AI is transforming language learning through conversational practice, engaging AI companions, and gamified experiences designed specifically for young learners. The conversation explores AI-native product design, English language acquisition, hybrid learning, personalized practice, AI guardrails, and why combining AI with live teachers creates the best outcomes for language learners.

Upskilling for an AI-Ready Workforce with Walmart's Josh Allen | GSVtv Podcast

Josh Allen, Ph.D., leads Content and Strategy for Walmart Academy. He joins GSV Ventures' Jennifer Lee to explore how one of the world's largest employers is building AI skills at scale.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, this conversation examines Walmart's approach to AI upskilling, workforce development, AI certifications, career mobility, and organizational change. Josh Allen discusses why AI literacy requires more than access to technology; how psychological safety and experimentation drive adoption; and how AI is transforming frontline training, leadership development, and the future of learning and earning.

Human-Centered Early Childhood EdTech with Lirvana Labs' Christie Pang | GSVtv Podcast

Christie Pang, Co-founder and CEO of Lirvana Labs, joins Lucy Baldwin at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how AI can transform literacy, multilingual learning, and teacher support around the world.From helping Syrian refugee children improve foundational literacy and numeracy to building AI-powered learning tools for multilingual classrooms in New York City and beyond, Christie Pang shares how Lirvana Labs is developing an agentic AI platform that empowers educators, personalizes instruction, and puts teachers and students at the center of AI design. The conversation explores early childhood education, co-design with educators and students, AI safety, multilingual learning, creativity, and the future of human-centered education technology.

Innovating with Ambition with 2026 Innovator of Color Honoree Tade Oyerinde | GSVtv Podcast

Tade Oyerinde, Founder and Chancellor of Campus and a 2026 ASU+GSV Summit Innovator of Color honoree, joins Tiffany Taylor to discuss reimagining higher education for the AI era.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Tade Oyerinde shares his journey from educator to entrepreneur, explaining why expanding access isn't enough: students need affordable, high-quality education that leads to real economic mobility. The conversation explores Campus's live online learning model, debt-free pathways, workforce readiness, entrepreneurship, scaling quality at higher education institutions, and why the next generation of innovators should embrace "10X ambition" to solve education's biggest challenges.

Gen Z's Evolving Attitudes Toward AI with Gallup's Zach Hrynowski | GSVtv Podcast

Zach Hrynowski, Senior Education Researcher at Gallup, joins David Harris at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss groundbreaking new research on how Gen Z's attitudes toward artificial intelligence are changing.Drawing on a national study conducted in partnership with GSV and the Walton Family Foundation, Zach Hrynowski details why Gen Z's AI adoption has plateaued while anxiety and anger about the technology are rising. The conversation examines AI in education; workforce readiness; critical thinking; higher education policy; responsible AI adoption; and why clear AI guidelines are essential for students, educators, and employers navigating the future of learning and work.

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Empowering the Next Generation of AI Builders with Thunkable Co-founder Arun Saigal | GSVtv Podcast

Arun Saigal, CEO and Co-founder of Thunkable, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how AI and no-code development are transforming computer science education and empowering anyone to build real-world mobile apps.Drawing on his experience helping create MIT Scratch and Thunkable, Arun Saigal explains how visual programming, vibe coding, and AI are lowering the barriers to software creation while preserving the computational thinking skills students need for the future. The conversation explores AI literacy, student innovation, workforce readiness, app development, and inspiring stories of young creators using technology to solve real problems in their schools and communities.

Serving Every Student with SchoolAI's Caleb Hicks | GSVtv Webinar

Caleb Hicks, CEO and Co-founder of SchoolAI, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how artificial intelligence can strengthen student connections, personalize learning, and support teachers at scale.Drawing on his experience as a classroom teacher responsible for more than 300 students, Caleb Hicks explains how SchoolAI helps educators better understand both academic progress and student well-being through AI-powered conversations, formative insights, and personalized learning experiences. The conversation explores AI in classrooms, teacher support, student engagement, social-emotional learning, responsible AI adoption, and the future of human-centered education technology.

Literacy & Educator Preparation in an AI World with Harvard's Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux | GSVtv Podcast

Dr. Nonie K. Lesaux, Roy E. Larsen Professor of Education and Human Development and Dean of the Harvard Graduate School of Education, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the future of literacy, AI, and educator preparation.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Dr. Lesaux shares her vision for leading the Harvard Graduate School of Education at a pivotal moment for learning. The conversation explores the science of reading, improving literacy outcomes, early childhood education, responsible AI adoption, educator development, and how research, technology, and human-centered innovation can work together to improve learning opportunities for children and educators around the world.

AI, EdTech M&A, and the Future of Education Investing with Lawrence M. Chu | GSVtv Podcast

Larry Chu, Partner at Goodwin, joins GSV Ventures' Jennifer Lee at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping mergers and acquisitions, startup growth, and investment across education technology.Drawing on decades of experience advising some of the technology industry's most significant transactions, Larry Chu shares why AI has shifted the value of startups beyond revenue to include exceptional teams, execution speed, and proprietary data. The conversation explores the future of EdTech consolidation, AI-driven learning, founder strategy, venture capital, workforce development, and why education is becoming an increasingly important market for AI innovation.