EdTech and Pancakes

In this episode of EdTech and Pancakes, host Razmik Sargsyan speaks with Javier Fontoba, Strategic Partner Manager for Europe at Flywire, a global provider in the fintech space processing cross-border transactions across more than 100 countries. Before moving to fintech, Javier ran international admissions himself at ESIC Business and Marketing School in Valencia, which gives him a rare view from...

Every admissions team is working hard. But somewhere between the first inquiry and enrollment, students disappear. This conversation is about why that happens, and what the institutions getting it right are doing differently. EdTech and Pancakes is a podcast by DreamApply about admissions, student recruitment, and the trends reshaping higher education. In this episode, Razmik Sargsyan sits down wi...

In this episode of EdTech & Pancakes, host Razmik Sargsyan speaks with Isidora Andjus, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor at École Polytechnique, one of France's most prestigious engineering schools and one of DreamApply's latest partners. Isidora shares what student recruitment looks like at an institution where selectivity is the strategy, and candidates are C-level executives with ne...

In this episode of EdTech & Pancakes, host Razmik Sargsyan speaks with Lauri Elevant, Chief Technical Officer and Co-founder of DreamApply. As DreamApply marks its 15th anniversary, they discuss the platform’s evolution and how it currently supports educational institutions with different needs: increasing qualified applicants, managing high-volume admissions and dealing with other marketing a...

Admissions can’t take months anymore. Students expect clarity fast. In this episode of EdTech and Pancakes, Dr. Bert Wolfs, Academic Dean of SBS Swiss Business School, explains why traditional admissions timelines no longer match student expectations and how universities can adapt to stay competitive in a global market. We discuss the future of international higher education, the rise of “educatio...

What does it take to succeed in international admissions while staying grounded? In this episode of EdTech & Pancakes, recorded at Corvinus University of Budapest, we speak with Viktória Kulman-Bundy, International Student Recruitment Executive, and Adriana Villalobos, International Admissions Executive. Together, we explore their personal journeys, how their roles complement each other, and w...

Are you looking for a better way to manage your the admissions process at your educational institution? In this episode of EdTech and Pancakes, we sit down with Rita Csuri-Magosi and Emília Szörényi from the University of Szeged to uncover their practical strategies for: ✔️ Building trust in high-pressure admissions environments ✔️ Using tools like DreamApply to humanize and digitize workflows ✔️...

In this episode of EdTech & Pancakes, we sit down with Cuong (Chris) Hoang, CEO of Saigon Business School (SBS), to explore Vietnam’s rise as a global study destination and the role of technology in modernizing admissions and international student recruitment. 𝐒𝐞𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 00:00 Taste of the episode 01:36 Introducing Cuong (Chris) Hoang, CEO of Saigon Business School 06:28 Less need for agents &am...

How do you increase student applications by 1000% in just 5 years? In this episode of EdTech & Pancakes, we sit down with Daria Milone, Head of Admissions at the University of Pavia, to break down the strategy, execution and tools that made it possible. From strategy to execution, Daria reveals her Italian recipe for effective and compassionate student recruitment with particular focus on inte...

In this episode of EdTech and Pancakes, we dive deep into the art and science of international student recruitment with our special guest, Alberto Lazzari, Global Engagement Officer at the University of Padua, one of Europe’s oldest academic institutions. Alberto's team started using DreamApply in 2019 and within just 5 years, the University of Padua witnessed a 400% increase in incoming stude...

Our guest on EdTech and Pancakes is Ara Harutyunyan, co-founder of Ardos Media , a global digital marketing agency specializing in paid search and analytics. Topics discussed 00:00 Taste of the episode 02:15 Ara Harutyunyan on his journey to performance marketing and co-founding Ardos Media 05:38 Understanding the essence and value of paid search 10:18 How paid search can benefit educational insti...

Our special guest is Lisa Schmidtke . With 25 years of leadership experience in PR and marketing, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion on marketing higher education. Topics discussed 00:00 Taste of the episode 02:33 Introduction to Lisa Schmidtke 05:18 Lisa’s journey to PR and marketing 06:32 Impact of journalism background on PR Career 09:19 Differences between PR and marketing 12:...

In episode 7 of EdTech and Pancakes, we host Dr. Sonja Ardoin, a renowned higher education scholar/practitioner and a tenured associate professor at Clemson University. Dr. Ardoin has researched social class identity in higher education and access to education, particularly for first-generation college students and students from rural areas. Topics discussed 00:00 Intro 01:12 Introducing Sonja Ard...

EdTech and Pancakes' guest is Dr. Sebastián Bruque, professor of management and Deputy Rector of Internationalization at the University of Jaén, Spain. He is also a former Executive Secretary in the Internationalisation section of the Spanish Conference of Rectors, as well as a consultant-advisor on european and international institutions in the field of internationalisation of higher educatio...

EdTech and Pancakes' guest is Dr. Amy Johnson, a world-renowned psychologist, coach, author and speaker who shares a groundbreaking approach that helps people find lasting freedom from unwanted habits, anxiety and self-doubt via insight rather than willpower. Dr. Johnson also shares the no-willpower approach in her top-rated podcast, Changeable. She has been a regularly featured expert on The...

EdTech and Pancakes' guest is Akos Kiraly, Head of Sales Strategy at SRH Higher Education - one of the leading providers of private higher education in Germany and Netherlands serving over 20,000 students in 11 campuses and through a full distance learning university. 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 00:00 A glimpse of the episode and intro 1:44 Akos Kiraly’s background 3:14 Introduction to SRH 4:16 What makes...

The third part of the interview with Märt Aro, an education innovator, TEDx & keynote speaker and one of the co-founders of DreamApply. Topics discussed: (00:00) Intro (01:45) The mission of DreamApply (02:54) Why university teams struggle and challenges in international admissions (05:00) Simplifying admissions with DreamApply software (06:50) DreamApply's impact on university operations...

The second part of the interview with Märt Aro, an education innovator, TEDx & keynote speaker and one of the co-founders of DreamApply. Topics discussed: 00:00:00 Intro 00:02:00 Defining EdTech and Its Scope The broad definition of educational technology and its application across various sectors. 00:03:08 Why Innovation in EdTech Exploring the importance of innovation in EdTech, focusing on...

EdTech and Pancake's guest is Märt Aro, an education innovator, TEDx & keynote speaker and one of the co-founders of DreamApply. Topics discussed (00:00) Intro (01:36) Introducing Märt Aro Exploring Märt Aro's curiosity and critical perspective on education and learning systems. (03:15) Impact of EdTech on Personal Growth Reflections on how working in EdTech can shape personal and prof...

About DreamApply DreamApply is a mission-driven and innovation-oriented EdTech organization solving the complex problems faced by universities and other educational institutions. This includes admissions, marketing, recruitment, financial aid and other functional areas.  DreamApply’s easy-to-use and highly customizable software increases student enrolment while reducing workload and frustrations f...