UEN Homeroom · Utah Education Network, Dani Sloan, Matthew Winters

Ed Tech Panel with Britney Davis and Victor Karkar

·51 min·5 clips

How did a chemical engineer and a teacher end up leading ed tech companies in Utah?

This episode features an ed tech panel with Britney Davis from Lucid for Education and Victor Karkar, CEO of Scribble, discussing their careers and the industry. Hosts Dani and her co-host explore how these leaders support teachers and guide students toward ed tech careers. The conversation highlights the guests' divergent professional paths into the educational technology field. Britney Davis began her career as a classroom teacher who actively utilized educational technology tools. Victor Karkar holds a master's degree in chemical engineering and entered ed tech as an entrepreneur identifying a market need. The panel discusses the practical support their respective companies provide to educators across Utah. A significant portion of the dialogue focuses on actionable advice for students considering a future in the educational technology sector. The guests reflect on the "amazingness" and collaborative energy of the upcoming USET conference, recorded just before the event. They note the dual approaches to conference preparation, from last-minute tweaks to relaxation. One insight is that a traditional education background is not the only route into the ed tech industry, as demonstrated by the guests' experiences. The discussion suggests that identifying unmet needs in education can be a powerful driver for entrepreneurial innovation. The value of teachers who embrace technology as early adopters and advocates is also emphasized. The episode presents educational technology as a field filled with opportunity for both pedagogically-minded and technically-skilled individuals. It frames tools and technology as enablers for both teaching and efficient, last-minute presentation preparation. The tone is casual, enthusiastic, and conversational, mirroring a discussion among colleagues. The hosts maintain an upbeat and excited style, frequently using words like "amazing" and "great." The dynamic is educational and advisory, focusing on career pathways and industry support. Educators and administrators interested in technology integration would find this episode directly relevant. Students exploring careers in tech or education may gain valuable perspective from the guests' stories. Listeners seeking a deep, critical analysis of specific ed tech tools or their efficacy might find the discussion too high-level.

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