This week, Jessica sat down with Greg Brown, former CEO of Udemy. Greg is a lifelong advocate for growth through learning, with a leadership journey shaped by a childhood surrounded by educators, a growth mindset rooted in family, and a belief that learning creates economic opportunity. Greg shares how that philosophy guided his decision to join Udemy, where he helped transform the company from a consumer marketplace into a $500 million enterprise learning platform used by global brands. They discuss AI’s impact on learning, the future of higher education, and why Greg believes corporations have a growing responsibility to educate the next generation of workers. Plus, the power of embracing change, whether it’s stepping away from the CEO seat or learning to surrender what you can’t control. About Greg Brown Greg Brown is a senior software executive with over 20 years of experience in enterprise software and technology companies. He served for four years as the CEO of Udemy, a leading global platform for online learning and skills development, where he was instrumental in reshaping the company’s strategic direction, expanding its enterprise learning solutions and integrating advanced AI-driven learning technologies. Before joining Udemy, Greg served as CEO of Reflektive and has held roles at companies including Blackhawk Network, Achievers, Mindjet, PivotLink, and WebEx. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregsbrown/ https://www.udemy.com/ Host: Jessica Kriegel Website: jessicakriegel.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: @jess_kriegel Culture Partners Website: culturepartners.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/culturepartners

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