Discovery Education CEO Brian Shaw on Educating 45 Million Students Across 100 Countries
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Brian Shaw) is the CEO of Discovery Education), a global leader in educational technology that reaches over 45 million students and 4.5 million educators across 100+ countries. With a background in finance and corporate strategy from his roles at Red Ventures and Time Warner Cable, Brian has extensive experience in M&A and business integration. At Discovery Education, he drives innovation through acquisitions and partnerships, delivering impactful digital learning solutions.💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Discovery Education builds lasting school partnerships
• AI-powered tools transforming assessments for teachers
• Career Connect bridging classrooms and real-world careers
• The role of acquisitions in driving innovation and growth
• Adapting to budget shifts and consolidation in EdTech

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:01:13] Brian Shaw explains Discovery’s mission to drive learning outcomes**[00:03:47]** Discussion on interoperability with school systems**[00:05:25]** EdTech consolidation and how Discovery stays ahead**[00:08:59]** AI assessment generator making custom assessments easy**[00:11:25]** Career Connect helping students explore careers early**[00:15:01] Identifying the right companies to acquire[00:19:35]** The importance of communication after acquisitions**[00:23:02] **Advice for startups building relationships with Discovery😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders! 

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