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Mike O'Brien reposted thisMike O'Brien reposted thisHere we are in Washington DC, kicking off the Career Schools Private Education Network (CSPEN) Higher Education Polucy Meeting with the highly anticipated workshop “SIS SOS: Finding Our Way Out Of The Tangle”. We’ve brought together the minds from 5 different system to share their platforms and insights. David Mohr Conext Orbund LLC Fame Ellucian Student First
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Mike O'Brien shared thisJeri is 100% correct here. An AI aided contact strategy allows th complex conversations to live with your best staff and moves the low-reward but necessary contact attempts to Conext VAI agents.Mike O'Brien shared thisSave money while increasing enrollments, compliance and reducing burn out. I’d love to show it to you!
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Mike O'Brien reposted thisMike O'Brien reposted thisYear after year, we’re told that this is the one meeting every year that’s a “don’t miss”, and each year we strive to do better. I think we nailed it this year! There are only a couple spots left, register now. Check out this amazing agenda: https://lnkd.in/g9F-vBifJoin Us at CSPEN's 2026 Higher Education Policy MeetingJoin Us at CSPEN's 2026 Higher Education Policy Meeting
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Mike O'Brien reposted thisMike O'Brien reposted thisHow much time and effort does your school spend training to assure your reps are having accurate, compliant and effective conversations? That answer is probably “a lot”. Introducing Conext Train, The AI solution that uses bots as potential students for inbound and outbound calls that are recorded, transcripted and scored according to your institutions guidelines. The results? Far more effective and at a fraction of the cost of your current efforts, and everyone has more time to spend with actual students. Works in other departments too! Hello 2026!!! Check it out and hit me up for a demo!
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Mike O'Brien shared thisThank you for such an amazing event. My favorite line I heard was, “this is the best conference I have ever been to!” I continued to be humbled by our partners who have become friends and our friends who have become family.Mike O'Brien shared thisTeam Conext was honored to host many of our clients and partners at ConextCon in Nashville last week. Crazy informative sessions, sharing of new and best practices, reconnecting and recharging and enjoying some nightlife. Most importantly, the big takeaway was Voice AI, and what sets Conext far ahead of the others. If you’re not utilizing VAI and it’s integration and reporting, your losing business to those that do. In the coming weeks. I’ll be sharing more on how our agents are game changing in: Student enrollment, admissions training and scoring, compliance monitoring, financial aid walk throughs, placement verifications, secret shopping… and more! Ask me for more info or check out conext.me Danielle Sadighi Daron Rodriguez Kristen Torres Jeremy Schoen Marlo Robinson Ben Bankoff Drew Fasold Mike O'Brien Nick Jimenez Gina Castleberry Hope Martin, MBA, MHRM Shellee Kilbride, FAAC® Dylan Cooley Brandon Paul Bill Schnell Scott Murphy Tom Netting Devin Baptiste April Enniss Erica Kraay
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Mike O'Brien shared thisThrilled to share that I just spoke at Conext | Con 2026! Big thanks to the organizers and everyone who joined the session.🌟 Your presence made it special! - via #Whova event app
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Mike O'Brien reposted thisMike O'Brien reposted this🎙️ Teaser Post – “Einstein’s AI” 😂 What if AI stood for Albert’s Intelligence? In this clip from The Clark Connection Podcast, we’re talking about Einstein, old-school communication, and why maybe the best kind of AI is still a little bit of Aaron’s Intelligence. Watch the full laugh (and the full conversation with Mike O'Brien) here 👇 🎧 https://lnkd.in/g-tK7iQp #PodcastClip #AI #AlbertEinstein #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #PersonalGrowth #TheClarkConnectionPodcast #AaronClark #MikeOBrien #EinsteinsAI
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Mike O'Brien shared thisI had the joy of being a guest on Aaron’s podcast to discuss the passion of Entrepreneurship. I believe education and entrepreneurship lifts people up. If we want to really want to lift people up, they should make a life doing what they love and enjoying the pride in the direct stewardship of their life. Give it a listen and enjoy! Aaron ClarkMike O'Brien shared this🚀 New Episode: The Clark Connection Podcast In this episode, I sit down with Mike O'Brien, founder of Conext, to talk about how his team is transforming communication between schools and students. We dive into: ✅ How COVID reshaped the way education connects with students ✅ The real challenges and lessons of entrepreneurship ✅ Why delegation is essential for growth and leadership ✅ How client-led development keeps businesses relevant ✅ The growing role of AI in strategy and innovation Mike shares valuable insights on communication, leadership, and continuous learning — lessons that apply whether you’re leading a business, managing a team, or building something new from the ground up. 🎧 Watch the full conversation on YouTube: 👉 https://lnkd.in/g-tK7iQp Let’s keep growing, learning, and leading with purpose. #LeadershipDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #AIinBusiness #EducationTechnology #Conext #Communication #Delegation #PersonalGrowth #ContinuousLearning #BusinessStrategy #StartupJourney #ClientLedDevelopment #Innovation #AaronClark #TheClarkConnectionPodcast #MikeOBrienEntrepreneurship, AI, and Education: A Conversation with Mike O’Brien - EP67 - CCPEntrepreneurship, AI, and Education: A Conversation with Mike O’Brien - EP67 - CCP
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Mike O'Brien reposted thisMike O'Brien reposted thisConext is growing big time, and we are looking for talent to grow our best-in class , 100% US based customer service team: Client Success & Product Operations Specialist — Conext (Remote, US) Conext helps colleges streamline student engagement, scheduling, and communications. We ship fast with clients in the loop—and we’re hiring a client-facing operator to keep that loop tight. What you’ll do • Lead recurring client calls; set agendas, capture decisions, drive follow-ups. • Intake & triage requests as bug, enhancement, or single student/lead with repro steps + impact. • Work in Freshdesk (tickets/SLAs) and Basecamp (enhancement intake + prioritization with Leadership). • Turn daily push logs into clear release notes and Tango walkthroughs. • Improve comms across Development, Implementation/Training, Leadership, and clients; co-create weekly agendas with key accounts. You bring • 3–5+ yrs in Client Success, Product Ops, TAM, or PM (SaaS). • Strong ticket hygiene and crisp writing. • Confident leading client meetings; quick with Freshdesk, Basecamp, Tango. • Bonus: higher-ed SaaS; light SQL/data curiosity. Why Conext Impact real users, ship continuously, remote-first culture, competitive comp/benefits, flexible PTO. Apply: Email careers@conext.me
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This is great Chris! I have been bitten by the same bug. Your report looks awesome, we just rolled out a complete rebuild or our entire reporting suite with ai analysis built in. Your sentiment regarding strategic thinking is on point. We have more time to ask important questions and iterate faster than ever before, cheers!
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Mike O'Brien liked thisA true leader in career and trades education, Tracy knows what she’s talking about!Mike O'Brien liked thisEmpowering the next generation of skilled professionals. We’re proud to share that our Division President, Tracy Lorenz, was recently featured in an EdTech Chronicle Q&A! She shared insights on why exposure to high-impact career pathways — especially in skilled and technical fields — is essential in today’s job market. From dispelling outdated perceptions to expanding opportunities for learners nationwide, this is a must-read for anyone passionate about workforce education. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gdhK8Vhm #EdTech #Leadership #SkillsGap #FutureOfWork #SkilledTrades #CTEMonthEducation Leader Tracy Lorenz, Division President of Universal Technical Institute, Says This Will MatterEducation Leader Tracy Lorenz, Division President of Universal Technical Institute, Says This Will Matter
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Mike O'Brien liked thisMike O'Brien liked thisKrystal Marie Fitts was only 26 years old when war asked everything from her. And she gave it. In 2012, Krystal served with the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan. A young soldier from Houston. Far from home. Far from comfort. Living every day under threat. Heat. Dust. Explosions. Fear. She stayed. In Kandahar, her unit came under direct enemy fire. Chaos erupted. Bullets cut through the air. Positions were hit. Lives were on the line. Krystal did not hide. She held her ground. She protected her teammates. She did her job. Until she was k*lled in action. No warning. No goodbye. No second chance. One moment she was serving. The next, she was gone. A daughter. A sister. A friend. A soldier. Her family received a folded flag. America moved on. But her sacrifice did not fade. She gave her future so others could keep theirs. She never became famous. Never wrote a book. Never told her story. She lived it. And paid the price. Krystal stood where danger lived. So others could sleep in peace. She did not ask to be remembered. She earned it. Story based on historical records. This post is for educational purposes.
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Mike O'Brien liked thisMike O'Brien liked thisThat's a wrap from Washington DC! 🏛️ I’ve spent a fantastic few days listening and learning about the furious pace of regulatory reform in higher education. The speakers/panelists were incredibly knowledgeable. It is A LOT to process. 🤯 A personal highlight was an opportunity to spend time with former colleagues from a previous life at Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). What an amazing group of people who continue to do great things to advance quality career education opportunities for students . 🔨 🔧 ⚒️ Now, I’ve got a train to catch. All aboard! 🚂
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Mike O'Brien liked thisMike O'Brien liked thisHere we are in Washington DC, kicking off the Career Schools Private Education Network (CSPEN) Higher Education Polucy Meeting with the highly anticipated workshop “SIS SOS: Finding Our Way Out Of The Tangle”. We’ve brought together the minds from 5 different system to share their platforms and insights. David Mohr Conext Orbund LLC Fame Ellucian Student First
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Mike O'Brien liked thisMike O'Brien liked thisWell, that’s a wrap! Career Schools Private Education Network (CSPEN)’s 8th Annual Higher Education Policy Meeting was a HUGE SUCCESS!!!! On behalf of the Board of Directors of CSPEN, I’d like to say #THANKYOU to our postsecondary education executives, our (extremely qualified and impactful) presenters, our friends at the Department of Education and Department of Labor, the members of Congress that graciously shared time, and our strategic vendor partners and sponsors. It was fabulous to see such an engaged group as we continue to navigate #change and advocate for #studentsfirst. It was refreshing to see pathways that ensure #academicchoice and #equitabletreatment across the postsecondary space continue to be top of mind as we seek to address #workforcechallenges - and above all #changelives for postsecondary education students across the United States! I had a special opportunity to engage with Congressman Mark Harris (R-NC) and Congressman Adam Gray (D-CA) - two members of Congress who understand the importance of bi-partisan alignment and deeply value and support education across the K12 and postsecondary space. They reminded me how important it is to #bepartofthesolution - and how I will continue to advocate for strategic change and impact on behalf of Pima Medical Institute and others across our space. Let’s keep finding a way to #makeanimpact as we support students!! Let this be a #catalyst so we can ensure access to educational choice and opportunities across the postsecondary education space.
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Mike O'Brien liked thisMike O'Brien liked thisIt’s non stop energy and standing room only here in DC at the Career Schools Private Education Network (CSPEN) Higher Education Policy Meeting! We heard from the negotiators from both the RISE and AHEAD Rulemaking, Audit Requirements for Title IV, STAT, House Committee on Education & Workforce, Advocacy, The Urban Institute, Chris McCaghren, American Association of Community Colleges, American Council on Education and we’re still going! Huge thanks to all of our presenters! Tom Netting TC Wolfe Alex Ricci Andy Vaughn Dennis Cariello David Kafafian Aaron Drew Lacey Michale McComis Preston Cooper Marek Laco Mark Brenner Conwey Casillas Kristina Gill Jillian Klein Jason Cohn Bryan Cook Kathryn Gimborys Dr. Emmanual A. Guillory Jacob Bonifield Jonathan H. TC Wolfe
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