EdTech Product Development in an AI Powered World

Event ID: PP1163011

Thu, Mar 12, 2026 | 5:00 PM - 5:20 PM

Venue: Waller Ballroom B (Austin Marriott Downtown)

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Summary

The Entrepreneur in Residence and Director of Innovative Programs at Catalyst @ Penn GSE will share insights on what founders can do to position their start-up for success in a post-pandemic and AI-powered world. John will present the current investment climate, trends in AI and machine learning, and a research-based model for attracting investors and scaling their venture for long-term competitive advantage.

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