April 2, 2026

How AI Is Disrupting Education with Katie Boody Adorno of LeanLab Education

AI is changing how kids learn. But are schools ready?

Katie Boody Adorno is the founder and CEO of LeanLab Education. She's spent 13 years trying to close the opportunity gap in public education. In this episode, she and Matt break down how COVID widened learning disparities, why high-dosage tutoring works but doesn't scale, and how AI is now lowering that cost. They also get into what it takes to prepare kids for a world where AI handles most of the knowledge work.

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⏱️ Episode Breakdown

00:00 The Genesis of Lean Lab Education

05:25 Innovative Approaches to Educational Challenges

09:08 The Impact of the Pandemic on Education

11:32 Funding and Sustainability in Education

12:58 The Role of Technology in Learning

18:12 The Importance of Human Connection in Education

20:12 Rethinking the Purpose of Education

25:30 The Future of Higher Education and AI