In this episode, Chris Mohr sits down with John Buchanan, Chief Growth Officer at GoGuardian, to discuss how data, AI, and purpose-driven strategy are shaping the future of education technology. Drawing on leadership experience at Adobe, the NFL, Electronic Arts, and LegalZoom, John shares how his focus on listening, learning, and calculated risk-taking helps drive meaningful transformation—inside classrooms and across organizations.
GoGuardian supports K–12 students and educators through AI-powered tools that improve learning outcomes, promote digital safety, and optimize classroom engagement. John discusses how these technologies are being embraced (and debated) in real-time by teachers, administrators, students—and even his own children. From privacy and student wellbeing to mission alignment and measurement of academic ROI, this is a candid look at how innovation can help schools move forward without leaving trust or nuance behind.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
Why “listen and learn” is John’s go-to leadership playbook across industries
How AI is being used in classrooms today—beyond just “saving time”
The difference between teacher and administrator needs—and why both matter
What keeps John up at night (hint: it’s the opportunity, not the risk)
How GoGuardian measures academic impact and builds trust with educators
Why mission and commercial growth don’t have to be at odds
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