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New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 5: Jonathan Katzman on YouTube Learning and Lisa Gevelber on Workforce Training
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Jonathan Katzman, Director of Product Management at YouTube Learning, drives initiatives that leverage educational content across school, work, and life. Before joining Google, he served as the founding Chief Product Officer of Minerva Project, a pioneering university and ed-tech company offering accredited degrees and innovative curriculum design. Jonathan’s career includes leadership roles in successful startups and major tech companies, showcasing his expertise in education and technology.
Lisa Gevelber, Founder of Grow with Google and CMO for the Americas Region at Google, leads the $1 billion initiative that has empowered over 10 million Americans with skills to advance their careers. She also created Google Career Certificates, which have enabled significant upward mobility for half a million global job seekers. Recognized by Forbes Future of Work 50 in 2022, Lisa is a champion for equity and inclusion, leading efforts like Google for Startups to support underrepresented founders worldwide.
💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How YouTube Learning is empowering creators and engaging learners globally.
- The impact of Grow with Google and Career Certificates on workforce transformation.
- How AI-driven tools are reshaping personalized learning and career training.
- Insights into YouTube’s active learning features, including AI tutors and assessments.
- The role of global partnerships in creating equitable access to education and jobs.
✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:02:19] Jonathan on YouTube Learning’s global reach and its role as “school” in many countries.
[00:10:11] How active learning tools like AI tutors and quizzes are transforming YouTube’s educational experience.
[00:22:05] Lisa shares the vision behind Grow with Google and its impact on millions of learners.
[00:31:24] Insights into Google Career Certificates as an alternative pathway to well-paying jobs.
[00:41:50] Discussion on AI's role in workforce training and economic mobility.
[00:54:32] The future of education: blending informal learning with credentialed pathways.
😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!
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🎉 Presenting Spo
This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Starbridge. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.
This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.
Chapters
1. New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 5: Jonathan Katzman on YouTube Learning and Lisa Gevelber on Workforce Training (00:00:00)
2. Jonathan on YouTube Learning’s global reach and its role as “school” in many countries. (00:02:50)
3. How active learning tools like AI tutors and quizzes are transforming YouTube’s educational experience. (00:10:42)
4. Lisa shares the vision behind Grow with Google and its impact on millions of learners. (00:22:59)
5. Insights into Google Career Certificates as an alternative pathway to well-paying jobs. (00:32:18)
6. Discussion on AI's role in workforce training and economic mobility. (00:42:44)
7. The future of education: blending informal learning with credentialed pathways. (00:55:26)
370 episodes
Manage episode 461591900 series 2999353
Jonathan Katzman, Director of Product Management at YouTube Learning, drives initiatives that leverage educational content across school, work, and life. Before joining Google, he served as the founding Chief Product Officer of Minerva Project, a pioneering university and ed-tech company offering accredited degrees and innovative curriculum design. Jonathan’s career includes leadership roles in successful startups and major tech companies, showcasing his expertise in education and technology.
Lisa Gevelber, Founder of Grow with Google and CMO for the Americas Region at Google, leads the $1 billion initiative that has empowered over 10 million Americans with skills to advance their careers. She also created Google Career Certificates, which have enabled significant upward mobility for half a million global job seekers. Recognized by Forbes Future of Work 50 in 2022, Lisa is a champion for equity and inclusion, leading efforts like Google for Startups to support underrepresented founders worldwide.
💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How YouTube Learning is empowering creators and engaging learners globally.
- The impact of Grow with Google and Career Certificates on workforce transformation.
- How AI-driven tools are reshaping personalized learning and career training.
- Insights into YouTube’s active learning features, including AI tutors and assessments.
- The role of global partnerships in creating equitable access to education and jobs.
✨ Episode Highlights:
[00:02:19] Jonathan on YouTube Learning’s global reach and its role as “school” in many countries.
[00:10:11] How active learning tools like AI tutors and quizzes are transforming YouTube’s educational experience.
[00:22:05] Lisa shares the vision behind Grow with Google and its impact on millions of learners.
[00:31:24] Insights into Google Career Certificates as an alternative pathway to well-paying jobs.
[00:41:50] Discussion on AI's role in workforce training and economic mobility.
[00:54:32] The future of education: blending informal learning with credentialed pathways.
😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!
- Follow our Podcast on:
- Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.
- Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn!
🎉 Presenting Spo
This season of Edtech Insiders is brought to you by Starbridge. Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.
This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 25 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.
Chapters
1. New Year, New Ideas with Google Part 5: Jonathan Katzman on YouTube Learning and Lisa Gevelber on Workforce Training (00:00:00)
2. Jonathan on YouTube Learning’s global reach and its role as “school” in many countries. (00:02:50)
3. How active learning tools like AI tutors and quizzes are transforming YouTube’s educational experience. (00:10:42)
4. Lisa shares the vision behind Grow with Google and its impact on millions of learners. (00:22:59)
5. Insights into Google Career Certificates as an alternative pathway to well-paying jobs. (00:32:18)
6. Discussion on AI's role in workforce training and economic mobility. (00:42:44)
7. The future of education: blending informal learning with credentialed pathways. (00:55:26)
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