The Business of Education | S01E11 | Jason Palmer

In this conversation, Jason Palmer discusses his motivation for entering politics and his focus on education technology. He highlights the opportunities and challenges in the edtech space, particularly in the context of remote and hybrid learning. Palmer also shares his insights on leveraging AI in education and scaling sales in a relationship-based environment. He emphasizes the importance of social impact investing and the need to bring the country together through common sense solutions. Finally, he discusses the significance of networking and provides information on his investment criteria and contact details.

Takeaways
- Education technology presents opportunities for improving remote and hybrid learning.
- AI can personalize education and improve learning outcomes.
- Scaling sales in education requires solving top-level pain points and offering a simple, self-serve product.
- Social impact investing can drive positive change in education and other sectors.
- Networking is crucial for personal and professional success.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Background

00:51 Motivation for Entering Politics

04:09 Focus on Education Technology

09:31 Opportunities in Remote and Hybrid Learning

11:29 Challenges in EdTech Investments

14:00 Leveraging AI in Education

16:06 Scaling Sales in Education

19:24 Bringing the Country Together

22:09 Political Affiliation and Independence

25:23 The Importance of Networking

29:26 Investment Criteria and Contact Information

Guest: Jason Palmer

Socials:

LinkedIn [linkedin.com/in/eduventions/]

X [@educationpalmer]

Instagram [@palmerforpresident2024]

Facebook [@palmerforpresident2024]

Website: [https://palmerforpresident.us]

About Jason:
Jason Palmer's roots trace back to Maryland, where his upbringing was heavily influenced by his father, Lonnie Palmer, a respected educator and U.S. Army veteran who served as superintendent of the City School District of Albany. Jason attended Averill Park High School in upstate New York before pursuing his studies at the University of Virginia, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies in 1994. Continuing his academic journey, he furthered his education at Harvard Business School, graduating with a Master of Business Administration degree in 1999. In 2010, Jason returned to his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, marking a significant milestone in both his career and personal life.

Throughout his professional journey, Jason has founded and led three technology and services companies, leveraging his expertise to hold executive positions at Microsoft Education, SchoolNet, and Kaplan.

Palmer's diverse background spans business leadership, impact investing, and political advocacy. He champions conscious capitalism and tech innovation, signaling a shift in political dynamics with his unexpected win in the 2024 American Samoa Democratic caucuses.