Featured Events
Volatility as Education’s New Normal
This school year began with over $6 billion in federal K-12 funding unexpectedly frozen—triggering widespread disruption that continues to be felt, even after some funds were released. For many education leaders, it’s the latest reminder that volatility is no longer an exception in public education; it’s the baseline.Compounding this financial uncertainty are evolving policy debates around school choice, curriculum restrictions, inclusive practices, and student support services, while AI continues to flood the market with new tools—forcing district leaders to make hard tradeoffs and find the balance of innovation, evidence, and impact.
Events Calendar
From Testing to Continued Intelligence
Ambient AI is transforming learning and work into continuous data streams—unlocking new ways to assess, personalize support, and improve real-world performance without tipping into surveillance. Join Jennifer Lee, Claire Zau, Zemina Hasham (Turnitin), and Jon Laven (Snorkl) for a live deep-dive into the future of testing and continued intelligence, the third theme from GSV Ventures’ Forecast for Learning & Earning.
GSV Cup Launch
Join GSV Cup partners and previous winners for an inside look at EdTech’s premier platform for early-stage startups. Learn what makes a winning nomination, hear how Cup 50 alumni accelerated their growth, and discover the year-round benefits that extend far beyond Demo Day—from Summit access to investor connections to global visibility. Perfect for founders and innovators championing the next wave of EdTech breakthroughs.
The Power of Fusion…World’s Largest Learning Platform and World’s Largest LLM
Coursera and OpenAI just announced a landmark partnership making Coursera the first online learning platform to directly integrate into ChatGPT—debuted at OpenAI’s “DevDay.” This transformative shift enables users to access courses, videos, and trusted education content interactively, drawing from Coursera’s 10,500+ courses and credentials from 350+ partners. Go behind the scenes with Coursera CEO Greg Hart and OpenAI VP of Education Leah Belsky, in conversation with GSV Ventures Partner & AI Lead Claire Zau.
AI is Air: Ambient AI in Every Breath, Step, and Swipe
We are entering an era of AI ubiquity—an omnipresent force multiplier embedded throughout our daily tasks and touchpoints. Deep dive into Theme 2 of GSV Ventures’ Forecast for Learning and Earning, “AI is Air,” as report authors Jennifer Lee and Claire Zau are joined by Google’s Muktha Ananda and Rob Wong to explore balancing innovation with responsibility and the new possibilities enabled by multimodal inputs, memory layers, and evolving user journeys.
The ASU+GSV Monthly AI Debrief - September
Keeping pace with AI is tough. This monthly AMA keeps you up to speed with the most important AI updates, what they mean for education and the future of work, and where things are heading. This session is a broadcast style webinar with audience-driven Q&A.
The Exponential Enterprise…AI and the Flourishing Workforce
Conversations about AI often fixate on the future of work, but the real debate is about the future of mankind. Two schools of thought dominate: one predicts job loss and societal displacement; the other argues that humans are wired for purpose and that AI’s time dividend will expand creativity and innovation. Drawing on perspectives from government, enterprise, AI, and higher education, this discussion challenges zero-sum narratives and asks how we move toward an era of human flourishing.
Fostering Trust in the Age of AI
As pervasive AI reshapes our world, building trust has become the cornerstone of successful adoption. In this 30-minute webinar on Theme 1 of GSV Ventures’ Envisioning PreK to Gray, report authors Jennifer Lee and Claire Zau are joined by Zapier Chief People Officer Brandon Sammut and Lynwood USD Superintendent Patrick Gittisriboongul, Ed.D., to explore how schools and companies evaluate AI’s trustworthiness, build organizational confidence, and prioritize integrity in an era of AI ubiquity.
