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October 29, 2024
Episode 49: JC Returns to Element451 + Higher Ed's AI Reality Check as 91% of CTOs Feel Unprepared

JC Returns to Element451 + Higher Ed's AI Reality Check as 91% of CTOs Feel Unprepared

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About the Episode

About The Episode:

In this milestone episode, Dr. JC Bonilla returns home to Element451 as COO and Head of AI Practice, joining forces again with CEO Ardis Kadiu after their 17-year journey from NYU to now. The timing is critical - new data shows 91% of higher education CTOs feel unprepared for AI adoption. The longtime friends discuss how Element451's AI-first approach will help colleges tackle their biggest challenges, from talent gaps to budget constraints.

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Ardis Kadiu

https://twitter.com/ardis

Dr. JC Bonilla

https://twitter.com/jbonillx

About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook.

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.

Element451 is hosting the AI Engage Summit on Oct 29 and 30. Register now for this free, virtual event.The future of higher ed is being redefined by the transformative power of AI. The AI Engage Summit brings together higher ed leaders,  innovators, and many of your favorite Enrollify creators to explore AI’s impact on student engagement, enrollment marketing, and institutional success.

Experience firsthand how AI is improving content personalization at scale, impacting strategic decision-making, and intuitively automating the mundane tasks that consume our time. The schedule is packed with real examples and case studies, so you leave knowing how to harness AI to drive meaningful change at your institution.

Whether you’re looking to enhance student outcomes, optimize enrollment marketing, or simply stay ahead of the curve, the AI Engage Summit is your gateway to the next level of higher education innovation. Registration is free, save your spot today.

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Ardis Kadiu is the Co-Founder of AI Idea Lab.

Dr. JeanCarlo (J.C.) Bonilla is an executive leader in educational technology and artificial intelligence.

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