In this bonus episode recorded live at the ASU+GSV summit in San Diego, we spoke with Sara Leoni* of Ziplines Education about how higher education institutions can stay relevant in a rapidly changing skills landscape. They explore the growing importance of non-credit, career-aligned programs—especially in areas like AI—and how partnerships can help institutions deliver timely, workforce-ready training at scale.

The conversation highlights the role of continuing education as a strategic asset, the rise of lifelong learning, and why institutions must balance traditional degree programs with more flexible, industry-driven offerings to meet evolving learner and employer needs.

*There was a slight audio recording issue that cut the conversation short at the end, so we want to apologize for that hiccup. We nevertheless wanted to make sure we shared this discussion since the majority of the content was still intact.

Guest Name: Sara Leoni - CEO at Ziplines Education

Guest Social: LinkedIn

Guest Bio: With 20+ years of experience spanning management, marketing, and operations, Sara Leoni has built and led high-performing teams across startups and global brands. As CEO of Ziplines Education, a career accelerator that partners with leading colleges and universities to bridge the gap between higher education and industry, she’s focused on accelerating growth, delivering results, and shaping the future of education.

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