Capital Class invites audiences into the c-suite of market-leading businesses to share candid conversations that explore complex business challenges while humanizing the journey of constructing an enterprise. Through storytelling and humor, Capital Class provides insights to support a vibrant innovation ecosystem.
Capital Class
Claim This Podcastby Adam Giery
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40 episodes
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Capital Class invites audiences into the c-suite of market-leading businesses to share candid conversations that explore complex business challenges while humanizing the journey of constructing an enterprise. Through storytelling and humor, Capital Class provides insights to support a vibrant innovation ecosystem.
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Recent Episodes
June 1, 2026
How Julia Rafal-Baer Empowers Education Leaders to Thrive in an Era of Rapid Change
<p>In this episode of Capital Class, Strategos Partner Adam Giery sits down with Julia Rafal-Baer, CEO and Co-Founder of ILO Group, for a grounded conversation about leadership, systems change, and the future of education in an era defined by complexity. Drawing on two decades of experience spanning the classroom, state government, philanthropy, and national policy, Julia offers a rare, inside look at what it truly takes to lead education systems today.</p><p>The conversation begins with a bold and hopeful premise. While headlines often focus on the crisis, Julia makes the case that the real story is the strength of today’s education leaders. As power shifts toward states and districts, the demand has moved beyond vision and communication to execution, operations, and community trust. Julia explains why this moment requires a new kind of leader, one who can navigate politics, technology, finance, and human relationships simultaneously.</p><p>Adam and Julia explore the rise of artificial intelligence in education and why leadership, not technology, must be in the driver’s seat. Julia shares how ILO Group anticipated this shift, convening system leaders early to move past hype and toward ethical, operationally sound AI adoption that reduces administrative burden while preserving what matters most: human connection and judgment.</p><p>The episode also traces Julia’s personal journey, from a pivotal moment as a special education teacher in the Bronx to founding organizations that now shape national leadership pipelines, particularly for women. Throughout, Julia returns to a central theme: sustainable change happens when leaders are supported, not isolated, and when systems are built to endure beyond any one individual.</p><p></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>04:55 "Leadership Challenges in AI Era"</p><p>09:19 "Broadening Leadership Frameworks Through AI"</p><p>12:15 AI Leadership and Strategic Vision</p><p>13:55 AI Streamlining Education Processes</p><p>19:45 AI Accountability and Oversight Intensifies</p><p>23:59 Passion for Education and Leadership</p><p>27:36 Building Frameworks for Leadership Communities</p><p>30:52 Scaling While Maintaining Quality Culture</p><p>33:09 "Leadership, Pressure, and Partnerships"</p><p>35:13 "Family, Skiing, and Vermont Adventures"</p><p>38:21 "Building Durable, Scalable System Change"</p><p></p><p><strong>Connect with Julia Rafal-Baer</strong></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrafal" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrafal</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://www.ilogroup.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ilogroup.com/</a></u></p>
May 8, 2026
Forging Access: Jacob Kantor on Unlocking School District Doors and Lasting Partnerships
<p>This episode of Capital Class features Jacob Kantor, founder of JK K12, known across the industry as the “District Office Door Opener” (DODO). In a crowded, AI-saturated K-12 landscape, Jacob has built a business around one of the hardest problems in education: access.</p><p></p><p>Adam and Jacob unpack the reality that great products alone don’t win in education. Trust, timing, and alignment with real district priorities are what ultimately open doors—and keep them open.</p><p></p><p>Jacob shares how his work goes far beyond setting meetings. It’s about helping companies truly understand district needs, refine their messaging, and build genuine relationships that lead to long-term partnerships. With exposure to 15–20 companies a week, he brings a unique perspective on what separates signal from noise in today’s market.</p><p></p><p>The conversation also explores key trends shaping K-12 decision-making, including attendance recovery, special education funding pressures, and the growing complexity of district leadership. Jacob highlights how districts operate like CEOs managing competing priorities, making it critical for companies to position themselves within those top priorities—not outside them.</p><p></p><p>On a personal level, Jacob reflects on his journey from early career struggles to building a thriving, relationship-driven business. He emphasizes authenticity, human connection, and long-term trust as the foundation of success—especially in a world increasingly driven by AI and automation.</p><p></p><p>Key Moments</p><p></p><p>03:39 Increasing student attendance rates</p><p>07:47 Building relationships with partners</p><p>13:48 Special ed funding challenges</p><p>14:39 School attendance and funding</p><p>19:38 Importance of genuine connections</p><p>23:34 Transitioning to entrepreneurship advice</p><p>26:02 Building a useful professional network</p><p>29:44 Parenting and future travel plans</p><p>32:24 Struggles with client conversions</p><p>35:50 Working with chosen clients</p><p></p><p>Connect with Jacob Kantor</p><p></p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejacobkantor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/thejacobkantor</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://thejacobkantor.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thejacobkantor.com/</a></u></p>
May 8, 2026
From Classroom to Boardroom: Chris Hull’s Journey Building Otus for Education
<p>In this episode of Capital Class, Adam Giery sits down with Chris Hull, President and Co-Founder of Otus, to explore how one of education’s biggest challenges—data fragmentation—sparked the creation of a platform built to help teachers truly see and support the whole student.</p><p></p><p>Chris brings a rare dual perspective as both a former middle school teacher and now a founder scaling a growing EdTech company. He reflects on the daily reality teachers face: managing 150+ students while navigating a growing number of disconnected tools, dashboards, and data points. The promise of technology has always been clarity and personalization, but in practice, it has often led to more noise and less actionable insight.</p><p></p><p>The conversation dives into how Otus was born not from a software-first mindset, but from a teacher problem—how to organize scattered data into a meaningful, unified student profile. Chris shares powerful classroom stories that highlight the consequences of missing context, including moments where critical student information simply didn’t transfer between grades. These gaps, he argues, are exactly what technology should be solving.</p><p></p><p>Adam and Chris also explore the evolving role of AI in education. Rather than replacing teachers, AI has the potential to act as a powerful assistant—helping educators interpret data, identify patterns faster, and free up time for what matters most: building relationships with students.</p><p></p><p>At its core, this episode is about clarity—cutting through complexity to empower educators with the insights they need to act with confidence. It’s also a reminder that the best innovations in education don’t start with technology—they start with real classroom problems.</p><p></p><p>Key Moments</p><p>05:20 Navigating digital education changes</p><p>07:26 Wanting better student progress reports</p><p>11:25 Using AI to track student progress</p><p>15:24 Preparing for Project Citizen Presentation</p><p>17:50 Building the Otis team</p><p>20:46 Creating a comprehensive student profile</p><p>23:08 Challenges in teacher professional development</p><p>26:23 Fostering growth at Otis</p><p>29:43 Discussing upcoming AI advancements</p><p></p><p>Connect with Christopher Hull</p><p>LinkedIn: <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/chull9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/chull9</a></u></p><p>Website: <u><a href="https://otus.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://otus.com/</a></u></p>
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