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October 7, 2026
Episode #350: Lessons From a Compound Career Path

Lessons From a Compound Career Path

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About the Episode

What can acting, professional poker, and a nonlinear career teach us about the future of higher education? Christina Lindley, Founder & CEO of VPRG Consulting, shares her unconventional career journey and the transferable skills that shaped her approach to business, strategy, risk, and partnerships. She also discusses how AI is changing enrollment and student decision-making, why institutions need to rethink how they stay relevant to Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and the emerging potential of gamification as a tool for engagement, rewards, and revenue.

Make sure to check out some of her current education partners, which include ScholarshipOwl, StudentChoice.org, Electus Education, & Besitos/KashKick.

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Host

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

Interviewee

Christina Lindley

Founder & CEO of VPRG Consulting

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