The Innovation Forge Podcast
The Innovation Forge Podcast
Podcast Description
Data, marketing, and strategy converge to shape the future of Higher Education through Adaptive Enrollment Management. Whether you’re an enrollment manager, an ed tech professional, or someone excited about shaping the future of higher education, this podcast is your new workshop for forward-thinking ideas.
We’ll be running two main types of episodes. First, From the Foundry, where I’ll read unabridged chapters from my book, The Innovation Forge. Think of it as your personal audiobook session—no subscription or separate download needed. In each reading, we’ll explore the principles of scoring systems, predictive modeling, and adaptive enrollment management, that can transform how institutions understand, recruit, and craft their incoming class.
In the second type of episode we’ll have interviews featuring innovative leaders and artisans in data, marketing, admissions, and even specialized platforms like Slate. These 'Visiting Artisans’ are the people actively reshaping traditional practices, and together we’ll hammer out insights you can bring back to your institution or organization. We’ll talk about real-world applications, success stories, and challenges, all while highlighting the practical strategies that spark true innovation.
Join me as we explore Adaptive Enrollment Management in The Innovation Forge Podcast.
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Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast addresses key topics in higher education such as data analysis, marketing strategies, and enrollment techniques, emphasizing modern practices through examples like predictive modeling and real-world applications of platforms like Slate. Episodes include insightful explorations of scoring systems and feature narratives that highlight innovations in college admissions and student engagement, showcasing practical strategies for transformative change.
Data, marketing, and strategy converge to shape the future of Higher Education through Adaptive Enrollment Management. Whether you’re an enrollment manager, an ed tech professional, or someone excited about shaping the future of higher education, this podcast is your new workshop for forward-thinking ideas.
We’ll be running two main types of episodes. First, From the Foundry, where I’ll read unabridged chapters from my book, The Innovation Forge. Think of it as your personal audiobook session—no subscription or separate download needed. In each reading, we’ll explore the principles of scoring systems, predictive modeling, and adaptive enrollment management, that can transform how institutions understand, recruit, and craft their incoming class.
In the second type of episode we’ll have interviews featuring innovative leaders and artisans in data, marketing, admissions, and even specialized platforms like Slate. These ‘Visiting Artisans’ are the people actively reshaping traditional practices, and together we’ll hammer out insights you can bring back to your institution or organization. We’ll talk about real-world applications, success stories, and challenges, all while highlighting the practical strategies that spark true innovation.
Join me as we explore Adaptive Enrollment Management in The Innovation Forge Podcast.
🎙️ Empowering Journeys: Tristan Deveney on From Admissions to Independent Slate Consulting
In this episode, David Dysart sits down with Tristan Deveney, founder of Predicate Higher Ed, to explore his unique journey from admissions counselor to independent Slate consultant. Together, they dive into what it means to empower institutions through thoughtful consulting, agile development, and data-informed strategy.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
* How Tristan went from building fan sites in high school to leading complex Slate implementations
* Lessons from his time at Technolutions, FGI, and Kennedy & Co.
* Why internal team capacity matters more than external fixes
* Insights from his original white paper analyzing 1,000+ college inquiry forms
* Trends in portals, predictive modeling, and Slate training needs
* A powerful philosophy of consulting rooted in enablement and collaboration
Whether you’re a Slate captain, technologist, or higher ed leader, this conversation offers valuable takeaways on how to grow your team’s confidence, capabilities, and impact.
💡 Featured Quote: “Maybe it’s weird, but I like being in those situations where there isn’t a checklist, or where the only checklist is asking yourself, does this help us to grow as a team? Is this the best thing to be spending our time and energy on right now?” — Tristan Deveney
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Music
“Cold Sober” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Wholesome” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Teller of the Tales” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Midnight Tale” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Galway” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Goblin_Tinker_Soldier_Spy” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Southern Gothic” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Village Consort” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Club Seamus” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Also featured was Click, Build, Empower, an original song based on this interview, created with the help of AI.
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