EdTech Innovator Betsy Corcoran on Making Choices & Seizing Agency
About this episode
In this episode, Helen Jonsen interviews Betsy Corcoran about her journey from journalism to education technology and the impact of AI in the field.
In this episode of This Kaleidoscope Career, host Helen Jonsen interviews former Forbes Executive Editor, Technology Betsy Corcoran, an innovator at the intersection of education and technology. Support for This Kaleidoscope Career comes from Divine Asset Management, a woman-owned firm advising individuals, families, and business owners on long-term strategies that align wealth with values. Explore more at WorkWithDivine.com ABOUT THIS EPISODE & BETSY CORCORAN A former Silicon Valley Bureau Chief for Forbes and a seasoned tech journalist, Betsy's career has evolved to focus on the impact of AI and technology in education. She explains how being a mother, involved in her children’s lives, played a role in her decision to enter the unknown. BETSY discusses her journey from journalism to cofounding EdSurge, and her current role with PlayLab AI, a nonprofit building AI infrastructure for teachers and students. Her passion for storytelling, Helping others in education, and deep collaboration in tech innovation are central themes. The episode features a speed round where Betsyshares her love for open water swimming, her musical aspirations, and the desire to make a meaningful…
People in this episode
Host: Helen Jonsen
Guest: Betsy Corcoran
Topics covered
- education technology
- AI in education
- career transitions
- journalism
- innovation
- storytelling
Keywords
- Betsy Corcoran
- education
- technology
- AI
- journalism
- EdSurge
- PlayLab AI
- career choices
- innovation
Sponsors
Divine Asset Management
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Forbes, EdSurge, PlayLab AI
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