Leading Education Innovation: Reflections from a Decade | #WISEOnAir Podcast
As WISE enters a new chapter, CEO Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE, joins former CEO Stavros Yiannouka for an open conversation about the evolution of education innovation.
From WISE’s beginnings in Qatar to its global influence today, they explore what it really takes to drive meaningful change — and what lessons leaders should carry forward.
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Chapters:
00:00 – 02:33 Introduction
02:35 – 07:17 Former CEO Stavros Yiannouka Journey
07:18 – 14:18 How WISE Became Influential — and Why Qatar Matters
14:18 – 23:18 Redefining What Education Means
23:18 – 34:39 Is This the Innovation We Should Take Seriously?
34:39 – 39:30 Who Decides What’s Acceptable in the Classroom?
39:30 – 44:00 What I Wish I Knew Then — and What I’d Do Differently
44:00 – 45:13 Gratitude and Final Thoughts
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Leading Education Innovation: Reflections from a Decade | #WISEOnAir Podcast
As WISE enters a new chapter, CEO Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE, joins former CEO Stavros Yiannouka for an open conversation about the evolution of education innovation.
From WISE’s beginnings in Qatar to its global influence today, they explore what it really takes to drive meaningful change — and what lessons leaders should carry forward.
🎧 Listen: https://pod.link/wiseonair
▶️ Watch & subscribe for more stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPidX4eUx7ffHnpgqUh7_IJ8xb5tTTsx
Chapters:
00:00 – 02:33 Introduction
02:35 – 07:17 Former CEO Stavros Yiannouka Journey
07:18 – 14:18 How WISE Became Influential — and Why Qatar Matters
14:18 – 23:18 Redefining What Education Means
23:18 – 34:39 Is This the Innovation We Should Take Seriously?
34:39 – 39:30 Who Decides What’s Acceptable in the Classroom?
39:30 – 44:00 What I Wish I Knew Then — and What I’d Do Differently
44:00 – 45:13 Gratitude and Final Thoughts
102: What Does HolonIQ's Data Tell Us About Tomorrow's Learning?
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102: What Does HolonIQ's Data Tell Us About Tomorrow's Learning?
Did you know that while many industries around the world have developed and utilized sophisticated market intelligence systems to track impact, the education sector, despite its immense size and importance, has historically lacked comprehensive data and insights? And by comprehensive, we mean data that is actionable.
This observation led Maria Spies to co-found HolonIQ in 2018, which has since become one of the world's leading providers of education impact intelligence. In an exciting recent development, HolonIQ has been acquired by QS Quacquarelli Symonds, marking a significant milestone in the consolidation of global education data and analytics.
As Co-CEO of HolonIQ, Maria has been working at the intersection of education, business, and technology for nearly three decades.
Her journey began in the late 1990s, building online courses when distance learning was still rudimentary. Today, she leads a platform that analyzes data across education, climate, and health sectors, providing crucial insights for governments, investors, and institutions worldwide.
In this episode, WISE Director and host Elyas Felfoul explores with Maria the evolution of education technology, the five scenarios shaping the future of education, and what current market trends tell us about where the sector is heading.
From the impact of COVID-19 on EdTech adoption to the changing dynamics of investment in the sector, Maria offers unique insights into how data and intelligence are reshaping our understanding of global education.
Learn more about HolonIQ: https://www.holoniq.com/
Subscribe to WISE On Air: https://pod.link/wiseonair
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00:00 Introduction to EdTech Challenges
00:44 Welcome to Wise On Air
01:11 Meet Maria Spies: Co-CEO of HolonIQ
01:56 The Evolution of Education Technology
03:05 Maria's Journey in EdTech
04:17 The Birth of HolonIQ
04:58 The Importance of Data in Education
07:09 Global Impact and Innovations
09:56 HolonIQ's Role in Education and Beyond
17:16 The Future of EdTech
29:41 Regional Rising: A New World Order
30:59 Global Giants: Dominating Education
34:10 Peer-to-Peer Learning: A Utopian Dream?
35:38 Robo Revolution: AI in Education
38:28 Healthcare vs. Education: A Technological Divide
50:40 The Role of Philanthropy in EdTech
52:40 HolonIQ's Future Vision
WISE On Air
Leading Education Innovation: Reflections from a Decade | #WISEOnAir Podcast
As WISE enters a new chapter, CEO Dr. Asyia Kazmi, OBE, joins former CEO Stavros Yiannouka for an open conversation about the evolution of education innovation.
From WISE’s beginnings in Qatar to its global influence today, they explore what it really takes to drive meaningful change — and what lessons leaders should carry forward.
🎧 Listen: https://pod.link/wiseonair
▶️ Watch & subscribe for more stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPidX4eUx7ffHnpgqUh7_IJ8xb5tTTsx
Chapters:
00:00 – 02:33 Introduction
02:35 – 07:17 Former CEO Stavros Yiannouka Journey
07:18 – 14:18 How WISE Became Influential — and Why Qatar Matters
14:18 – 23:18 Redefining What Education Means
23:18 – 34:39 Is This the Innovation We Should Take Seriously?
34:39 – 39:30 Who Decides What’s Acceptable in the Classroom?
39:30 – 44:00 What I Wish I Knew Then — and What I’d Do Differently
44:00 – 45:13 Gratitude and Final Thoughts
