Leveraging AI for Human Growth: The Future of Education and Education Technology

As a founding partner at Roble Ventures and lecturer at Stanford University, I'm passionate about elevating education to focus on human capabilities, empathy, and courage in the face of rapid technological change.

1. Sergio Monsalve is a founding partner at Roble Ventures and a lecturer at Stanford University.
2. He believes the future of education and education technology is bright if we focus on elevating human skills.
3. ChatGPT, an AI language model, has impressed with its abilities, but its use in education raises questions about the future of written exams.
4. New York City School District's ban on ChatGPT for students is unlikely to be effective due to its widespread availability.
5. The role of education should shift towards enhancing human skills like empathy, creativity, and critical thinking.
6. Advances in technology, such as calculators and word processors, have changed the focus of learning away from basic arithmetic and spelling.
7. Students will need to adapt to a future with multiple careers and faster-paced changes in the job market.
8. Lifelong learning is essential, as formal education no longer covers the entire working life.
9. Monsalve's personal story involves immigrating to the US at 13 without knowing English, which made him value education highly.
10. He studied industrial engineering at Stanford and later became interested in mergers and acquisitions.
11. A friendship with someone from Finland sparked his curiosity about capitalism and its socioeconomic implications.
12. Roble Ventures was founded to approach capitalism with purpose, focusing on education as an area that needs improvement.
13. Monsalve identified a gap in the market for adult learning, which led him to invest in Udemy, a platform offering affordable courses.
14. Capitalism without purpose is not appealing to Monsalve; he believes in valuing teachers and contributing positively to society.
15. Education is one of the largest industries globally, with vast potential for innovation and growth.
16. The future of education lies in teaching emotional intelligence, soft skills, and collaboration alongside traditional subjects.
17. Properly assessing education companies involves evaluating the team, market, and product, with a focus on people and diversity.
18. Great companies are built by strong teams that work well together, adapt to changes, and maintain diverse boards and leadership.
19. Human enablement is a critical aspect of successful investing and company growth.
20. The education system should prioritize human skills and collaboration alongside technological prowess.
21. Investors, educators, and entrepreneurs must work together to build inclusive and effective education companies.
22. Diversity in boards, executive teams, and CEOs is essential for building strong, adaptable companies.
23. Monsalve's teaching at Stanford focuses on human enablement and building successful education technology companies.
24. The class emphasizes the importance of people, roadmaps for teams, investor base, board composition, and diversity in the education industry.

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