EdTech Innovator Betsy Corcoran on Making Choices & Seizing Agency

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.

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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 difference in the world.

00:00 Introduction to Kaleidoscope Careers

01:21 Meet Betsy Corcoran: Innovator inEducation and Technology

02:04 A Day in the Life of Betsy Corcoran

04:19 Betsy's Journey from Journalism toEducation Technology

14:16 The Birth of EdSurge & Family Considerations

23:13 Betsy's Current Endeavors and Future Plans

23:35 Speed Round: Getting to Know Betsy

28:41 Betsy's Board Positions and Contributions

33:15 Final Thoughts and Reflections

35:22 Conclusion

Additional Notes:

Future Fluent futurefluent.net

Playlab.ai

Consulting firm: http://www.ledelabs.com

New Harmony Line https://newharmonyline.org/

DesignTech High School https://www.linkedin.com/school/design-tech-high-oracle/

Project Ollie https://www.linkedin.com/company/project-ollie/

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