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Higher Intelligence

Dr. JC Bonilla
Higher Education
Artificial Intelligence
Openai
Generative AI
AI In Higher Education
Student Engagement
Chatgpt
Element451
Education
Google
AI Literacy
AI Agents
Microsoft
Agentic AI
Artificial General Intelligence
Vibe Coding
Meta
Anthropic
Conversational AI
AI In Education

The Higher Intelligence podcast delivers smart takes on AI and EdTech for the next-generation campus. Hosted by EdTech executive, data scientist, and professor Dr. JC Bonilla, the show breaks down the most important AI stories, explains how the technology works, and translates hype into real implications for higher education leaders. Join us twice weekly for clear thinking with no noise — just AI ... more

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JC is joined by Element451 Chief Revenue Officer Trey Boyer and VP of Customer Strategy & Technology Kelly Sinacola to discuss the complexities of buying AI in higher education. They examine why many campuses struggle to realize ROI on AI investments... more

JC is joined by Element451's CEO James Novak to explore the shifting landscape of AI and EdTech leadership in higher education. James reflects on his first 100 days, transformational AI strategies, and the emergence of agentic workflows. The conversa... more

In this episode of Higher Intelligence, JC is joined by Andrea Gilbert from Everspring to examine why most AI pilots in higher education fail to scale, emphasizing the crucial role of leadership and change management over technology itself. They expl... more

JC is joined by Rishab Malhotra, the founder of AIDO, to examine the current crisis in US international student enrollment, the evolving role of AI in global recruitment, and the impact of new federal regulations on AI models. JC and Rishab discuss d... more

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James Novak
CEO of Element451
Element451
Episode: First 100 Days Leading AI in EdTech
Andrea Gilbert
SVP of Partner and Solutions Marketing at Everspring
Everspring
Episode: Bridging the Gap Between AI Pilots and Practice
Rishab Malhotra
Founder and CEO of AIDO
AIDO
Episode: AI in the New International Student Landscape
Christopher Porter
Director of the AI program at Drake University, faculty member
Drake University
Episode: Shaping Students for an AI Future
Kelly Sinacola
VP of Integrations and Partnerships with Element451
Element451
Episode: Closing the Context Gap
Ardis Kadiu
Founder of Element451; AI entrepreneur and co-host of Generation AI
Element451 / AI idea lab
Episode: The Gap Between Thinking and Doing
Doug Smith
Head of AI, AIOps at Element451
Element451
Episode: AI Power Struggles on Campus and Beyond
James Gress
North America AI lead at Accenture
Accenture
Episode: AI Power Struggles on Campus and Beyond
Paul Russo
Vice Provost and Dean of the Katz School of Science and Health at Yeshiva University
Yeshiva University
Episode: Intelligence Premium Unwinding

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JC Bonilla
Host of Higher Intelligence

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 22 ratings
  • Incredible insights

    I love listening to Ardis and JC discuss the most pressing issues and exciting breakthroughs in the world of generative AI. I learn something new with each episode. They are a great combination, makes you feel like you’re just listening in on their conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Berry 5
    United States2 years ago
  • THE AI thought leaders out there

    Ardis and JC are two of the most entertaining and forward thinking minds in the market in regards to AI. They have perfected, making AI approachable and communicating the art of the possible for what’s coming you won’t be disappointed to give this a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    straightshoota9
    United States2 years ago
  • Insightful and Interesting

    I am not a techie by any means, but I got some great practical advice for AI use. It is easy to follow and holds my interest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Snad24
    United States2 years ago
  • One of my new favorite AI podcasts

    Love the practical applications and tips for using AI!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ccm52
    United States2 years ago
  • Informative & engaging

    Just finished listening to the first two episodes of GenerationAI and found it to be very informative. The chemistry between the hosts is super engaging and the content easy to follow even if you don’t speak “tech”. It’s a great listen to keep up with the fast moving world of all things AI.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LI123!@$
    United States2 years ago

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Audience notes the dynamic, conversational style makes complex AI topics easy to follow.
Hosts make AI approachable and practical for higher education.
Listeners appreciate the mix of real-world guidance and industry research references.
The show consistently delivers practical tips for ROI and governance in EdTech
Guests and hosts are perceived as credible and forward-thinking about AI in campuses.

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The Gap Between Thinking and Doing
Q: How does auto-research or agentic loops change research in higher education?
Agent loops enable rapid, autonomous experimentation where agents run multiple trials, assess outcomes, and iteratively improve prompts and models, allowing researchers and marketers in higher education to run thousands of experiments that previously would take months, fundamentally changing research workflows and optimization.
The Gap Between Thinking and Doing
Q: What is Andy AI and what problem does it solve?
Andy AI is a family intelligence assistant designed to help parents and kids manage the household and family life through AI that handles calendars, scheduling, nudges for homework, kid-safe interactions, and developmentally appropriate conversations, with an emphasis on on-device privacy and visibility for parents.
The Gap Between Thinking and Doing
Q: What is NDAI?
NDAI is an AI-first framework that Ardis and his team are building to help families manage everything in their heads—schedules, reminders, safety, healthcare, and schooling—through a private, age-appropriate AI that is visible to parents and can operate with governance and privacy baked in.
AI Power Struggles on Campus and Beyond
Q: James, what are your thoughts on OpenClaw's virality and the security implications it poses for enterprises and campuses?
James notes that the ease of setup and a thriving skills marketplace made OpenClaw irresistible to many users, but warns about the expanded attack surface, monolithic access to credentials, and the need for robust governance and protection against unsafe plugins and prompt injections.
AI Power Struggles on Campus and Beyond
Q: Doug, when did you first hear about OpenClaw and what stood out to you at the moment?
Doug explains that OpenClaw exploded onto the scene on GitHub with thousands of stars and forks, highlighting how its vibe-coded, flexible deployment and the ability to run locally across devices captivated users and accelerated its viral spread, despite significant security concerns.

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What is Higher Intelligence about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, practitioner-focused exploration of AI and EdTech with a steady cadence of expert guests and frontline perspectives. Episodes center on how AI changes higher education operations, enrollment, curriculum design, and campus strategy, with practical frameworks for governance, ROI, and scalable deployments. A standout trait is the emphasis on transforming processes and workflows, not just boosting productivity, and on translating complex tech topics into actionable insights for university leaders, marketers, and IT decision-makers. The show often blends industry reports and real-world case studies, offering listeners a clear lens on where AI in higher education is headed and what it means for strategy, operations, and student outc... more

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Recent guests on Higher Intelligence include:

1. James Novak
2. Andrea Gilbert
3. Rishab Malhotra
4. Christopher Porter
5. Kelly Sinacola
6. Ardis Kadiu
7. Doug Smith
8. James Gress

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