How do you create and establish a new standard in software? How do you use tech to help people learn? And are the people who administer educational systems like universities and corporations in an irreconcilable conflict with students? In this podcast, David Ells, managing director of Open LMS, discusses his journey in online learning technology, touching on the creation of new standards like the Experience API (XAPI), which tracks comprehensive learning experiences beyond just course completions. David emphasizes the convergence of higher education and corporate training towards skill-based learning and more tailored educational paths to better serve the evolving demands of the job market. He also reflects on the challenges and opportunities in the adoption of new learning technologies, the importance of a flexible approach to education, and his vision for the future of Open LMS in spearheading innovative, modular, and adaptable learning solutions.