About this podcast

Join us as we dive into the insightful world of Sergio Monsalve, a founding partner at Roble Ventures and a distinguished lecturer at Stanford University. In this compelling discussion, Sergio shares his unique perspective on why he started investing in education, especially in the rapidly evolving landscape of the AI era.

From his early days as a 13-year-old immigrant skeptical of capitalism and US education, to becoming a seasoned investor with 15 years of experience and a Stanford professor, Monsalve unpacks his journey and vision. He challenges conventional thinking about education's role in a world grappling with tools like ChatGPT, advocating for an elevation of human capabilities such as empathy and abstract thinking. Discover his transformative insights on adult learning, the 're-architecture' of teaching methods, and how purpose-driven capitalism, exemplified by his investment in Udemy, can empower teachers and society. This episode is a must-watch for anyone interested in the future of learning, technology's impact on employment, and the power of entrepreneurial vision to drive societal change.