The Talent Lab Podcast

In this inspiring episode of the Talent Lab Solutions EdTech Insights Series, we sit down with Shawna Young, CEO of Camelback Ventures, to explore her remarkable 25-year journey from science teacher in North Carolina to leading one of the most impactful organizations supporting entrepreneurs of color in education. With over 200 entrepreneurs supported, $9 million in early capital deployed, and $36...

From Central Park’s North Meadow, join Michael and Chris as they explore how AI will transform classrooms. Topics include the promise and limitations of micro schools like Alpha School, why in-person learning still beats remote instruction, the brewing battles over school choice and vouchers, and their wildest predictions for education’s future. Get full access to The Talent Lab at talentlabsoluti...

In this episode of the Talent Labs Podcast EdTech Insights Series , we’re joined by Sach Siriwardane , former Associate Director of Strategic Partnerships at Guild Education , who helped lead Guild’s groundbreaking collaboration with Team USA to support Olympic and Paralympic athletes in their education and career transitions. Sach shares an insider perspective on what makes partnerships truly wor...

In this episode, we sit down with Poonam Ribadia , who spent nearly eight years at 2U , most recently as a Partnerships and Customer Success Manager. Poonam offers a candid, insider’s perspective on 2U’s journey — from its early strengths and value proposition to the challenges that came with scale, shifting strategy, and the high-profile edX acquisition. We explore what 2U did well, where it stru...

Join hosts Michael and Chris as they kick off The Talent Labs Podcast by sharing their personal journeys into education. They talk about their transformative time as Teach for America corps members, their first jobs after teaching, and navigating tech layoffs. Edited by: Glyvolner Gabriel Get full access to The Talent Lab at talentlabsolutions.substack.com/subscribe

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