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The Talent Lab Podcast

The Talent Lab Podcast

By: Talent Lab Solutions Michael Oppong Chris Blackett
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Conversations at the intersection of learning, technology, and the future of work.


Join hosts Michael Oppong and Chris Blackett as they sit down with the thinkers, builders, and leaders shaping how we learn and work. Born from Talent Lab Solutions’ mission to learn in public and build community, this podcast dives deep into the evolving landscape of education, emerging learning technologies, and the real-world challenges of bridging the education-to-employment gap.


Each episode features in-depth conversations with innovators across education, workforce development, and tech — offering fresh insights, practical strategies, and bold ideas for the future.


Whether you're an educator, technologist, policymaker, or simply curious about the future of learning and labor, this podcast is for you.

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Episodes
  • Meet the Founders w/ Michael Oppong and Chris Blackett

    Meet the Founders w/ Michael Oppong and Chris Blackett
    Jul 29 2025

    Join hosts Michael and Chris as they kick off The Talent Labs Podcast by sharing their personal journeys into education.

    They talk about their transformative time as Teach for America corps members, their first jobs after teaching, and navigating tech layoffs.

    Edited by: Glyvolner Gabriel
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    32 mins
  • Introducing The Talent Labs Podcast

    Introducing The Talent Labs Podcast
    Jul 7 2025

    Since July 2023, we've been connecting with incredible innovators across education, workforce development, and technology. Now, we're taking those conversations public to help our community learn from each other and drive meaningful change.
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    1 min
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