The Cusp with Paul Fain

Embracing AI: Tal Goldhamer on the Future of Work and Education

In the latest episode of The Cusp, host Paul Fain [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfain-thejob/] talks with Tal Goldhamer [https://www.linkedin.com/in/talgoldhamer/], a former partner and chief learning officer at Ernst & Young. Goldhamer has an interesting take on how to think about AI, and has had a ringside seat on the technology's adoption in the workforce. Since leaving EY last year, Goldhamer has been advising [https://www.findthetailwind.com/] businesses and colleges on how to get the most out of AI.Subscribe to The Cusp [https://workshift.org/the-cusp/] wherever you get your podcasts. And check out Work Shift [https://workshift.org/] and The Job [https://workshift.org/thejob/] newsletter for agenda-free, in-depth reporting on connections between education and work.

AI and Online Education, with Greg Hart, Coursera's CEO

In the latest episode of The Cusp [https://workshift.org/the-cusp/], host Paul Fain [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfain-thejob/] talks with Greg Hart [https://investor.coursera.com/news/news-details/2025/Coursera-Announces-Leadership-Transition/default.aspx], the president and CEO of Coursera, which is one of the world's largest online learning platforms. Hart previously was the longtime technical advisor to Jeff Bezos, among other high-level roles at Amazon. He talks about Coursera's global perspective on the demand for AI-related skills, and how the technology is reshaping jobs. Subscribe to The Cusp wherever you get your podcasts. And check out Work Shift [https://workshift.org/] and The Job [https://workshift.org/thejob/] newsletter for agenda-free, in-depth reporting on connections between education and work.

The Commerce Department's $2.9B Investment in Workforce Development, with Rachel Lipson from CHIPS for America

Welcome to Season 2 of The Cusp [https://workshift.org/the-cusp/]. In this episode, host Paul Fain [https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulfain-thejob/] talks with Rachel Lipson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-t-lipson/], a senior policy advisor at the U.S. Department of Commerce and the co-founder of Harvard's Project on Workforce. Rachel describes the ambition of the department's strategy on regional competitiveness, which combines workforce development with economic development while seeking to forge lasting partnerships between employers and community colleges. Subscribe to The Cusp wherever you get your podcasts. And check out Work Shift [https://workshift.org/] and The Job [https://workshift.org/thejob/] newsletter for agenda-free, in-depth reporting on connections between education and work.

The Cusp Highlights from Season 1

Host Paul Fain introduces a quick run through of soundbites from the 15 guests who helped power the inaugural season of The Cusp [https://thecusp.ai] brought to you by Work Shift. [https://WorkShift.org] Special thanks to all of our guests, listeners, and supporters for a fantastic first season in 2024. Be on the lookout for more from us as Season 2 kicks off in 2025.

A Philanthropic Take on AI and Education with Ron Smith and Ellie Bertani

In the latest episode of The Cusp [https://workshift.org/the-cusp/], host Paul Fain talks with Ron Smith [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-c-smith-988254159/], vice president of philanthropy at Salesforce. Smith, who has overseen more than $225M in giving, talks about how to be thoughtful about AI's rapid integration into education, to ensure that students aren't left behind. Ellie Bertani [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellie-bertani/], president and CEO of the GitLab Foundation, also joins Fain for this episode. Bertani describes the foundation's data-based philosophy on AI and economic mobility. She also shares an optimistic vision for the future, with concrete suggestions about how to get there. Subscribe to The Cusp [https://workshift.org/the-cusp/] wherever you get your podcasts. And check out Work Shift [https://workshift.org/] and The Job [https://workshift.org/thejob/] newsletter for agenda-free, sophisticated reporting on connections between education and work.