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How AI Is Reshaping Global Education with Coursera Chief Product Officer Patrick Supanc
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- Shift AI
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- Feb 6, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Patrick Supanc, Chief Product Officer at Coursera, joins host Boaz Ashkenazy for an in-depth conversation on how AI is transforming education, workforce skills, and lifelong learning at a global scale. Patrick shares his deeply personal and unconventional journey—from growing up as the son of two educators and immigrating to the U.S., to working in public policy at the World Bank, having a formative experience in a rural classroom in Brazil, and ultimately transitioning into education technology. The conversation dives into how baseline AI literacy is rapidly becoming essential for everyone, not just technologists. Patrick explains how learner demand on Coursera has surged, with AI enrollments accelerating and shifting from introductory content toward more advanced topics like agentic AI, orchestration, and role-specific application of AI tools. Boaz and Patrick explore how large language models are being integrated directly into learning experiences through Coursera Coach—an AI-powered tutor designed to deliver personalized, efficient, and high-integrity learning. Patrick outlines why memory, contextual relevance, fast feedback loops, and verified assessments are critical for adult learners who need to upskill quickly while balancing real-world constraints. Finally, the episode looks ahead to the future of education and work, touching on global access, AI-powered translation and dubbing, voice-based interaction, role-play simulations, and the potential role of avatars. Patrick closes by framing the future as “skills-first and accessible,” underscoring Coursera’s mission to ensure that verified, job-relevant skills are available to learners everywhere. This episode is essential listening for founders, operators, educators, and p…