In this episode, I sit down with Scott Virkler, CEO of Hawkes Learning, a company making quiet but significant strides in the EdTech space. Already a top-four player in college-level math, Hawkes is now expanding into new disciplines where it’s seeing strong momentum.
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We discuss what sets the company apart—especially its commitment to mastery learning and its unusually strong reputation for customer service.
Scott shares how Hawkes is integrating AI Tutor technology within a well-defined educational framework—one built on the principle that students should fully comprehend course material before moving on. This mastery-based approach shapes both their product design and their disciplined expansion strategy.
We also touch on Hawkes’ recent technology leadership hires, including Kuljit Dharni as Chief Technology Officer, and how the company is using AI to deepen, rather than dilute, its pedagogical mission.
For anyone tracking meaningful innovation in EdTech, this conversation offers insight into how a focused, instructor-aligned company is adapting to a fast-changing landscape—without losing sight of what works.
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