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March 24, 2025 Trending in Education Dana Stephenson, future of work, Riipen, SXSWEDU

Bridging the Experience Gap: Dana Stephenson on Work-Based Learning and Higher Ed

In this dynamic episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer connects with Dana Stephenson, co-founder and CEO of Riipen, live from SXSW EDU in Austin. We dive into how Riipen is revolutionizing higher education and the workforce by tackling the critical experience gap head-on. Discover how their innovative platform seamlessly connects students and companies through impactful, skill-specific projects.

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March 11, 2025 Trending in Education Dana Stephenson, Jenn Stredler, Jenny Nash, Julia Shatilo, Lego, Lego Education, Lindsay Whorton, March Madness, Mike Yates, Riipen, SXSWEDU, The Holdsworth Center

Innovations and Insights: Reflections from SXSW EDU 2025

Join us for a recap of SXSW EDU 2025! Host Mike Palmer shares his takeaways from the conference, including highlights from the panel discussion he hosted on the podcast stage. Catch highlights from interviews with Dr. Jenny Nash from LEGO Education, Dana Stephenson from Riipen, and Lindsay Whorton from The Holdsworth Center, as Mike shares his experiences attending the conference with his wife and 6-year-old son. Palmer discusses the importance of hands-on learning with Nash and Stephenson and gets into the role of AI in education and transformations in the workforce with Stephenson and Whorton.