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Dr. C. Edward "Eddie" Watson, Vice President for Digital Innovation at AAC&U and bestselling author of Teaching with AI, joins David Harris at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI literacy, curriculum transformation, and the future of teaching and learning in higher education.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Dr. Watson explores how generative AI and agentic AI are reshaping higher education, from academic integrity and assessment to curriculum design and workforce preparation. The conversation examines the growing importance of AI literacy, institutional leadership, faculty engagement, and AAC&U's AI Institute as colleges and universities prepare students for an AI-enabled future.

Anthony Salcito, General Manager of Enterprise at Coursera, joins Alex Sarlin live at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss AI-driven workforce transformation, lifelong learning, and how Coursera is preparing learners and organizations for the future of work.Recorded live at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit, Anthony Salcito discusses how AI is reshaping workforce development and why continuous upskilling and reskilling are becoming essential for learners, businesses, and governments. He shares insights from Coursera's latest Job Skills Report, the growing importance of human skills alongside AI, new partnerships with OpenAI and Microsoft, and how Coursera is evolving personalized learning through SkillsTracks, Course Builder, and AI-powered learning experiences.

Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, and Alexis Proctor, Business Entrepreneurship student at Morgan State University, connect at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the impact of the Summit's HBCU partnership, entrepreneurship, and expanding opportunities for students.Alexis Proctor shares how participating in the ASU+GSV Summit's HBCU partnership inspired her to launch the HBCU Yard Plug app, a platform designed to connect students with campus services, businesses, internships, grants, and one another. She reflects on the value of attending Morgan State University, the importance of networking, and how the Summit continues to create meaningful pathways for HBCU students pursuing entrepreneurship and innovation.

Lauren May, Vice President at Step Up For Students, joins Electra Frelinghuysen of GSV at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss the federal education tax credit, school choice, and expanding access to scholarships for families across the United States.Lauren May explains how the new federal education tax credit will allow taxpayers to support scholarship-granting organizations, helping eligible students access scholarships for private school tuition, tutoring, therapy, transportation, and other educational needs. The conversation also explores how technology and AI are improving scholarship administration, streamlining application processes, and supporting more personalized learning opportunities for students through school choice.

The Kresge Foundation's Ashley Johnson joins Tiffany Taylor at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss investing in HBCUs, strengthening pathways to higher education, and expanding opportunities for student success.Ashley Johnson reflects on The Kresge Foundation's longstanding commitment to HBCUs, the importance of building strong institutional systems that support student success, and why higher education remains a powerful pathway to economic mobility and community impact. The conversation also explores the ASU+GSV Summit's HBCU partnership initiative, increasing student participation, and the value of creating inclusive spaces where diverse perspectives can shape the future of education and innovation.

Lev Gonick, Enterprise Chief Information Officer at Arizona State University, joins Alex Sarlin at the ASU+GSV Summit to discuss how AI is transforming higher education from traditional EdTech to a new era of "TechEd."Lev Gonick explains why AI represents a fundamental shift rather than an incremental improvement, outlining Arizona State University's approach to building AI-powered infrastructure through CreateAI, low-code development tools, and institution-wide collaboration. The conversation explores how universities can redesign learning experiences, empower faculty and students as AI creators, and accelerate innovation through a bias toward action.

Tiffany Aliche, Founder of The Budgetnista, joins Tiffany Taylor, President of the ASU+GSV Summit, at the ASU+GSV Summit in Financial Education, Wealth Building & The Budgetnista to discuss financial literacy, wealth building, and expanding access to financial education for learners of all ages.Tiffany Aliche shares her personal journey from financial hardship to becoming a self-made millionaire and explains how those experiences inspired her to create The Budgetnista. She discusses the importance of meeting learners where they are, integrating financial education into K–12 schools, and the work behind New Jersey's financial literacy legislation. The conversation also explores how financial confidence, practical education, and intentional planning can help individuals build lasting financial security and generational wealth.

Ryan Delk, Founder and CEO of Primer, joins Alex Sarlin at ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how microschools are expanding educational choice by empowering teachers to launch personalized learning environments for students and families.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview explores Primer's full-stack approach to helping educators open microschools while removing the operational burdens of running a school. Ryan Delk discusses his personal journey, the growth of the microschool movement, teacher entrepreneurship, Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), increasing access to high-quality education, and why flexible learning models are reshaping the future of K-12 education.

Dr. Marjorie Hass, President of the Council of Independent Colleges, joins David Harris at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss leadership, free expression, and higher education's role in navigating an increasingly polarized society.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview explores how colleges and universities can foster thoughtful dialogue during a time of political and cultural division. Drawing on her background in philosophy and higher education leadership, Dr. Hass discusses civil discourse, academic freedom, institutional leadership, diversity of thought, navigating disagreement, and why education should prepare students to embrace complexity rather than retreat into binary thinking.

Keith Jacobs, Director of Provider Development at Step Up For Students, joins Electra Frelinghuysen at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026 to discuss how Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) are expanding personalized learning and school choice for families.Recorded live at the ASU+GSV Summit 2026, this GSVtv interview explores Florida's Education Savings Account model and how it enables families to access flexible, a la carte educational services across public schools, charter schools, private schools, and homeschool programs. Keith Jacobs discusses the growth of education choice, partnerships with school districts, the evolving role of public education, and how greater flexibility can better meet the diverse needs of students and families.