Mastering the Next

Mastering the Next is a cutting-edge podcast exploring the future of graduate, online, and non-traditional education through the lens of AI and technology. Staying competitive in the world of student recruitment and enrollment means keeping up with the ever-evolving tech trends in higher education.Join Dr. Ray Lutzky as we explore “what’s next” at the dynamic intersection of student recruitment and leading edge technology.Each episode will explore future trends in strategic enrollment management and the technologies shaping the academic landscape of the 21st-century. Listeners will be equipped with strategies to meet the evolving needs of today’s learners.Mastering the Next is hosted by Ray Lutzky and is a proud member of the Enrollify Podcast Network.

Mastering the Next is a education podcast hosted by Dr. Ray Lutzky, with 72 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Ray Lutzky hosts Mastering the Next, a education show with 72 episodes published.

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  Episode #60

  Ep. 60: The MBA ROI Challenge: Meeting Workforce Demands Head-On

  Oct 14, 202522 minS0

  <p>The MBA landscape is shifting faster than ever. Programs are experimenting with online hybrids, one-year accelerators, and specialized tracks. With so many formats competing for attention, how can schools adapt and stay relevant? In this episode, Oren Margolis, Founder of Pinetree & Palm Consulting, offers a candid look at what business schools are getting right and where they risk falling short. Drawing on his experience at NYU Stern and in talent development at high-growth companies, Oren explains why skills matter more than pedigree and how institutions can frame MBA ROI in ways that resonate with today’s students and the ev...

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  Episode #59

  Ep. 59: Why Branding Matters More Than Budgets: Authenticity as Advantage in Higher Ed

  Sep 30, 202518 minS0

  <p>In a saturated higher education landscape, how can a business school stand out without the budget or brand power of top-tier competitors? In this episode, we talk with Matt Alex, Director of Marketing at Drucker School of Management at Claremont Graduate University, who is leading a comprehensive brand refresh rooted in Peter Drucker’s legacy. Matt shares how the school is navigating the challenges of differentiation in Southern California’s crowded MBA market, balancing the weight of Drucker’s global reputation with the need to connect authentically with modern students. From faculty buy-in to enrollment outcomes, this conversation explores the fu...

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  Episode #58

  Ep. 58: What Stanford Is Learning About Gen AI in the Classroom

  Aug 8, 202523 minS0

  <p>The notion of reimagining education alongside generative AI is no longer a simple sentiment but a necessity. Chris Agnew, Director of the Generative AI for Education Hub at Stanford Accelerator for Learning, joins Ray to outline three roles AI plays in higher education: efficiency, outcomes, and reimagining the classroom. Chris shares what his team has learned about AI’s ability to support educators and why most current tools miss the opportunity to deeply transform how students learn. He also addresses concerns around academic integrity and suggests how real change requires a reevaluation of long-held faculty practices.</p><p>Join us...

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  Episode #57

  Ep. 57: When AI Meets Old Governance: Canadian Higher Ed at a Crossroads

  Jul 25, 202521 minS0

  <p>As Canadian higher education faces unprecedented financial pressures and rapid technological change, AI has emerged as both a solution and a challenge. In this episode, Dr. Andre De Freitas, Founder of EdVisingU, joins Ray to explore how AI is reshaping governance, teaching, and student engagement across Canadian universities and colleges. From the risks of top-down decision-making to the urgency of embedding AI literacy in every classroom, Andre shares candid insights on how institutions must adapt without compromising their core values. </p><p>Join us as we discuss: </p>[1:38] Financial pressures and the "Uberization" of education[9:10] Why bottom-up leadership and st...

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  Episode #56

  Ep. 56: The Runway Model: Where Research Meets Entrepreneurship

  Jul 11, 202515 minS0

  <p>What happens when brilliant PhD researchers want to turn groundbreaking ideas into real-world ventures, but lack the entrepreneurial playbook? In this episode, Ray sits down with Michael Escosia of Cornell Tech’s Runway Startups Program, a unique postdoctoral initiative that helps PhDs become startup founders. Michael shares how the program fills critical gaps in business skills, fosters team-building, and creates a strong network to support postdocs as they transition from academic research to commercial ventures.</p><p>Join us as we discuss: </p>[1:51] How Runway fills the gap between research and business[7:15] The power of community, mentorship, and networks[10:32] Suc...

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