Live from ASU+GSV with Kaitlin Dumont and Peter Stokes

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Kaitlin Dumont and Peter Stokes about the Rise 40 report and trends in the edtech landscape.

In this bonus episode recorded live at the ASU+GSV summit in San Diego, we sat down with Kaitlin and Peter from Huron about their recent Rise 40 report, which highlights emerging edtech companies reshaping the student lifecycle—from recruitment and retention to career readiness. The report aims to help institutions cut through the noise of AI-driven solutions and make more informed, strategic decisions about digital transformation. The conversation also explores broader trends in the edtech landscape, emphasizing the need for experimentation, clearer proof of impact, and thoughtful adoption of AI as institutions work to improve student outcomes and navigate a rapidly evolving market.

People in this episode

Host: Dustin Ramsdell

Guests: Kaitlin Dumont, Peter Stokes

Topics covered

• edtech
• student lifecycle
• digital transformation
• AI in education
• recruitment and retention
• career readiness

Keywords

• edtech companies
• student outcomes
• AI-driven solutions
• strategic decisions
• digital transformation
• emerging technologies

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Huron, ASU+GSV

Books & works: Rise 40 report

Places: San Diego

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