About this episode

Matt Seybold discusses the history of Canvas LMS and its acquisition, followed by a conversation on the impact of Generative AI at UVU.

Opens with Matt Seybold's short history of Instructure, the makers of Canvas LMS, with special emphasis on its acquisition by Dragoneer and KKR in 2024. This talk was delivered at Utah Valley University, with supplemental recording from University of Albany. The second half of the episode features a conversation with UVU faculty and students about the impact of the Generative AI boom on their institution. Cast (in order of appearance): Matt Seybold, Christa Albrecht-Crane, Angie McKinnon Carter, Chiler Moore Date Recorded: March 3, 2026 Music: Danny Weiss Quartet, Moby

People in this episode

Host: Matt Seybold

Guests: Christa Albrecht-Crane, Angie McKinnon Carter, Chiler Moore

Topics covered

• Canvas LMS
• Generative AI
• Corporate acquisitions
• Higher education
• Impact of AI
• Technology in education

Keywords

• Canvas LMS
• Instructure
• Generative AI
• education technology
• corporate acquisitions
• UVU
• Dragoneer
• KKR

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Instructure, Dragoneer, KKR

Books & works: Danny Weiss Quartet, Moby

Places: Utah Valley University, University of Albany

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