Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy

Sal Khan, founder and CEO of Khan Academy, joins Behind the Tech to discuss his journey from a curious child fascinated by science and technology to a global leader in education innovation. Sal shares his early inspirations that led him to pursue a career in engineering and a degree at MIT, and outlines his lifelong passion for education rooted in the belief that all students have the potential to excel in subjects like math and science with the right tools and encouragement. In this episode, Kevin and Sal explore Sal's vision for Khan Academy, his insights on the intersection of technology and education, and the launch of Khanmigo , Khan Academy's AI-powered personal tutor. They discuss the challenges of teaching to diverse learning styles and the importance of building confidence and curiosity in students. Sal Khan | Khan Academy | Khanmigo Kevin Scott Behind the Tech with Kevin Scott Discover and listen to other Microsoft podcasts .

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Sal Khan, Founder and CEO of Khan Academy is an episode from Behind The Tech with Kevin Scott by Lisa Gray.

This episode is 01:12:55 long.

This episode was published on Jul 9, 2024.

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