Where Edtech's most important conversations happen.

Edtech Insiders brings together people building, funding, and shaping education technology through media, original research, and events.

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Podcast

500+ conversations with the people who know.

Deep-dive interviews and weekly news breakdowns with the founders, investors, operators, and educators driving Edtech forward. Past guests include Sal Khan, Sam Altman, Hillary Clinton, and hundreds of the builders you'll be hearing about next.

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Week in Edtech 11/4/26: Live from Google's AI for Learning Summit! Election Results, EdTech's Growing Techlash, Education Policy Shifts & More! Feat. Thoughtline and Abre

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Our bi-weekly newsletter covers Edtech news, funding rounds, industry analysis, and the trends worth watching before they become obvious. It is read by decision-makers at leading Edtech companies and investment firms.

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Research & Tools

The Edtech landscape, mapped.

Original research, market maps, and curated tool directories that help you understand where the industry is and where it's going. Our AI in Education market map tracks 300+ tools across 60+ K-12 use cases, with more to come.

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Events

Where the real conversations happen.

Edtech Insiders creates intimate gatherings at leading Edtech conferences, including sold-out events with waitlists. They bring together the people building, funding, and leading the industry.

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From the newsletter

The analysis everyone in Edtech is reading.

After the Midterms: How New Governors and State Chiefs Will Shape Education Policy in 2027

Election analysis cross-published from Whiteboard Notes, a weekly newsletter produced by Ben Wallerstein, Anna Edwards, and the team at Whiteboard Advisors

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ESAs and the Choice Movement

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A Conversation with Lin-Manuel Miranda on Arts Education, Teaching, and the Power of Creativity

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Ben and Alex in the studio. 500+ episodes and counting.
Alex Sarlin

Alex Sarlin

Co-founder & Host

A longtime Edtech product leader, Alex has worked at Coursera, 2U, Skillshare, Scholastic, and the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative. He covers the product, pedagogy, and AI sides of the industry.

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Ben Kornell

Ben Kornell

Co-founder & Host

An educator turned operator and investor, Ben brings the school, district, and market perspective. He focuses on what actually gets adopted and why.

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