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BONUS: Live at SXSW EDU with Caroline Casagrande

Live at SXSW EDU with Caroline Casagrande

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About the Episode

About the Episode: 

In this bonus episode recorded live at SXSW EDU, Dustin talked with Caroline Casagrande from VectorEDU about the impacts of an active year of federal policymaking. She also details how new public funding opportunities are poised to shape the future of higher education. 

About the Show: The Higher Ed Geek Podcast explores the impact of edtech on the student experience by speaking with diverse leaders from institutions, companies, and nonprofit organizations. Each week we aim to provide an engaging, fun, and relevant dose of professional development that honors the wide range of work happening all across the higher ed ecosystem. Come geek out with us! The Higher Ed Geek Podcast is hosted by Dustin Ramsdell and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

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Dustin Ramsdell

Enrollify is produced by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com.

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Dustin Ramsdell is a leading content creator and influencer in the Higher EdTech space, and the host of Higher Ed Geek.

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Caroline Casagrande

Caroline Casagrande is the founder of VectorEDU.

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