In this episode, Chris Mohr sits down with Andrew Goldman, Executive Vice President of HMH Labs, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of education. A serial entrepreneur with roots in both the video game and EdTech industries, Andrew shares his journey from founding the acclaimed Pandemic Studios to leading product innovation inside one of the largest education companies in the U.S.
Prior to joining HMH through the acquisition of Writable in 2024, Andrew co-founded Subtext, which was acquired by Renaissance Learning, and Pandemic Studios, developer of hit games like Star Wars Battlefront (later acquired by Electronic Arts). He holds a Master’s in Human-Computer Interaction from NYU and was a member of the 1988 U.S. Olympic Sailing Team.
In this conversation, you’ll hear:
Why AI can actually enhance the human connection between teacher and student
The origin story behind HMH Labs and how it’s driving innovation inside a legacy education company
The ethical decisions behind keeping teachers in the loop—and students out of experiments
What edtech can learn from game design and startup culture
How AI can help educators personalize instruction while preserving evidence-based practices
Why Andrew believes scalable, responsible AI is key to solving the nation’s education capacity crisis
Whether you're in EdTech, Policy, or simply interested in the responsible use of AI, this episode offers a grounded and forward-looking take on how to build tools that truly support educators and learners alike.
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