Priscilla Lavoie and Alieu Terry of Binder talk with Dr. Berger about their finalist status at SXSW Edu’s LaunchEdu program and how their solution puts students in control of their future.

CaseNEX President and CEO Peter Bencivenga talks with Dr. Berger about the importance of data in education and lessons learned by the industry. Bencivenga discusses his own experience with data and how data has impacted the national conversation about education and potential.

Rob Grimshaw, CEO of TES Global, talks with Dr. Berger about the opportunity to engage millions of TES educators with new opportunities and resources. Grimshaw discusses the challenge education companies face when looking to convert communities into passionate supporters and customers. We also learn about the global education market and how current trends will inform the next generation of educator communities and professional development implementation.

Amanda Kruysman, teacher in the Fort Mill School District, talks with Dr. Berger about how social media and Twitter chats have impacted the community of teachers and the emerging trend of “Design Thinking” in classrooms around the country.

Chris Walsh, CEO of 2015 LaunchEdu winner Zaption, talks to Dr. Berger about the power of video in education and the origins of his venture. Walsh talks about how we can impact educational experiences by transforming passive video into engaging opportunities. We also learn about Walsh’s background and what it is like to be an entrepreneur in the education domain.

William Zhou, founder and CEO of Chalk.com, talks with Dr. Berger about his experience as a SXSW Edu finalist at the LaunchEdu program and the impact of feedback on innovation.