Hosted by Matt Kirchner · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 271 episodes
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The TechEd Podcast sits at the intersection of technology, industry, innovation and the people who make progress possible. Hosted by Matt Kirchner, each episode features builders, executives, educators, and policymakers shaping what’s next—AI, automation, advanced manufacturing, energy, and the systems behind them. If you care about the future of work, the future of tech, and how talent actually gets built, you’re in the right place.
Matt Kirchner hosts The TechEd Podcast, a technology show with 271 episodes published.
On the eve of America 250, The TechEd Podcast steps away from its usual format to reflect on the American Dream, the values that built the nation, and the ideals that continue to bind us together. In this special episode
As chairman and CEO of USG Corporation, Bill Foote led one of the most remarkable Chapter 11 restructurings in American business — an achievement Warren Buffett called “the most successful managerial performance in bankr
A Wall Street Journal op-ed about the University of California’s SAT ban sparked a national conversation about college admissions, academic standards and whether students are arriving on campus ready for rigorous STEM co
Smart manufacturing has moved past the pilot phase, and manufacturers that still treat AI and automation like side projects are running out of time. Rockwell Automation Chairman and CEO Blake Moret joins us to talk about
What jobs will AI replace, and which ones will become more valuable? Matthew Prince, co-founder and CEO of Cloudflare, recently wrote an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal about how he chose which employees to replace with
Exponential technologies, humanity-centric innovation, ethics in AI, passion and purpose, and the intersection of business and technology all point to one urgent question: How do we prepare the next generation to build s
Work-based learning is only as strong as the ecosystem around it, and this panel shows what happens when educators, employers, and students each do their part. Recorded at ACTE’s National Work-Based Learning Conference i
As AI and emerging technologies reshape work, HR is being pushed into a bigger role: making sure the company’s workforce strategy keeps pace with its business strategy. ▶️ Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode,
Physical AI is the next major step for artificial intelligence, and FANUC’s collaboration with NVIDIA shows how that will look on the factory floor. Mike Cicco, President and CEO of FANUC America, highlights the partners
What if the future of technical talent is not Silicon Valley or public service, but a career path that moves fluidly between both? Arun Gupta sees that possibility from several angles: as a longtime venture capitalist, C
What can organizational leaders learn from military-tested leadership practices to realign teams, sharpen execution, and move forward with greater clarity? In this episode of The TechEd Podcast, Matt Kirchner sits down w
Nikki Gonzales has built a career at the intersection of industrial automation, software, and systems thinking, and in this episode, she makes the case that the next chapter of manufacturing won’t be defined by AI alone.
What skills actually matter in technical careers now that the work is more digital, more automated, and more interconnected? Industrial employers are not asking schools to choose between hard skills and soft skills. They
Imagine being able to track your brain health before serious decline sets in, understand your personal risk factors, and intervene early enough to help prevent dementia rather than simply react to it. In this episode of
Artificial intelligence is moving from novel feature to core infrastructure, and that shift is forcing companies, schools and regulators to confront a harder question than how to use the technology: how to govern it. In
Are employers hurting themselves by only asking for 'soft skills' and ignoring their real technical needs? How can homeschool students get the same access to STEM labs as students in traditional schools? And what can edu
What does the rise of AI mean for technical programs? Surprisingly, it's not a new concept to CTE fields. It is embedded in robotics, automation, diagnostics, and data modeling across modern manufacturing facilities toda
The labor market is evolving faster than traditional signals of competence can keep up. Roles are shifting, technology is accelerating, and employers are searching for clearer ways to identify real capability. In that en
Over the past several years, many leaders have noticed a subtle but meaningful shift inside their organizations: the erosion of basic workplace courtesies, particularly from younger employees new to the professional work
Imagine giving middle and high school students a full week to explore careers without grades, homework, or “regular” classes. That’s the core idea behind Camanche Community School District's J-term: a dedicated pause in
Matthew Prince
co-founder and CEO · Cloudflare
1 appearance on this show
Arun Gupta
Addiction Specialist · NobleReach Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Jay Richards
U.S. Navy Senior Chief (Ret.) and Author of The Standdown Framework · The Heritage Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Nikki Gonzales
Director of Business Development · Automation Ladies
1 appearance on this show
Justin Allen
fearless filmmaker, musician, party organizer, Husband and Father · Hunter Engineering Company
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Patrick Sullivan
Executive Vice President and Group Head of Mortgage Partnership Finance® Program · Mortgage Partnership Finance® (MPF®) Program
1 appearance on this show
Josh Davis
psychologist, author, and emotional intelligence expert · Blues Association of Austin
1 appearance on this show
Doug Burgum
U.S. Secretary of the Interior · United States Department of the Interior
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Ben Johnson
director, Minneapolis Arts and Cultural Affairs Department · Max Planck Institute for Chemical Energy Conversion
1 appearance on this show
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The TechEd Podcast is hosted by Matt Kirchner. The show is categorised under technology (education) and has published 271 episodes.
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