Isabella Gipson
Summary:
In this episode, Isabella Gipson and Andy Bennetts discuss personal anecdotes and professional experiences. Isabella shares her personal and professional journey, from growing up in Germany to her current role as the Director of Channel Sales at Merge EDU. They also engage in a detailed discussion about the Merge Cube and Merge EDU platform, showcasing its innovative capabilities and educational potential.
The conversation also touches on...
Isabella Gipson
Summary:
In this episode, Isabella Gipson and Andy Bennetts discuss personal anecdotes and professional experiences. Isabella shares her personal and professional journey, from growing up in Germany to her current role as the Director of Channel Sales at Merge EDU. They also engage in a detailed discussion about the Merge Cube and Merge EDU platform, showcasing its innovative capabilities and educational potential.
The conversation also touches on Merge's trajectory and development, with Isabella providing insights into her experience working with the company since its early days. They explore the company's transition from selling VR headsets to the launch of the Merge EDU platform, highlighting the pivotal moment when Merge collaborated with educators to create educational content. Isabella also shares details about the founders and the company's growth, including the milestone of selling 1 million Merge Cubes to Walmart.
They also delve into the importance of empowering students to become leaders and the transformative role of technology in education. They highlight the positive impact of technology on student empowerment, confidence, and engagement and the significance of tactile learning.
Andy and Isabella also talk about the two-week free trial promotion for Merge. Sign up here: www.trymerge.com/WardsMediaTech.
BIO:
Isabella Gipson, Director of Channel Sales at Merge, brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to her role. Raised in Germany, Isabella earned both her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and an MBA from German universities while advancing her career. She began her professional journey in the oil and gas industry with her employer sponsoring her education. After three years, she transitioned to a direct sales manager role, focusing on AI-based software solutions. In December 2016, Isabella moved to the United States, where she has been an integral part of Merge for the past seven years. Her contributions have been crucial in developing sales strategies, optimizing processes, and collaborating with resellers worldwide. Isabella is a regular presence at industry conferences and frequently visits schools to demonstrate the innovative Merge EDU platform. Committed to continuous learning, she is currently pursuing a second Master's degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology at Harvard Extension School.
Links:
- Isabella’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabella-gipson-mba-pmp-b14536b7/
- Merge EDU: https://mergeedu.com/
- Research: Impact of AR/VR on Student Achievement: https://mergeedu.com/edu-resources/research
- Free 2-Week Trial of Merge EDU: trymerge.com/WardsMediaTech
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