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    The what's what...

    About the Episode: In this episode, hosts JC Bonilla and Ardis Kadiu explore how AI is disrupting traditional search and revolutionizing knowledge discovery in higher education. They discuss Element451's groundbreaking AI search tool, which combines the power of large language models with university-specific content to provide students with a highly personalized, engaging search experience. The conversation highlights how this new approach could potentially replace static university websites, increase student engagement, and transform the attention economy in higher ed marketing.

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    Ardis Kadiu

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/ardis/
    https://twitter.com/ardis

     Dr. JC Bonilla

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/jcbonilla/
    https://twitter.com/jbonillx

    About The Enrollify Podcast Network:
    Generation AI is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you’ll like other Enrollify shows too!  Some of our favorites include The EduData Podcast and Visionary Voices: The College President’s Playbook. 

    Enrollify is made possible by Element451 —  the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. 

     Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:
    Exciting news — Ardis will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we’d love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. 

    Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $200. 

    Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can’t wait to see you there!

    About the Podcast

    Dr. JeanCarlo (JC) Bonilla

    Host

    Dr. JeanCarlo (JC) Bonilla

    Dr. JeanCarlo (JC) Bonilla specializes in next-generation data analytics strategy and insight delivery for enrollment management. JC serves as the Global Chief Analytics Officer at VaynerMedia. Previously, JC was also Chief Analytics Officer at Element451. Prior to Element451, JC was part of the senior management at DataKind where he guided a global portfolio of over 200 advanced analytics projects in the data for good movement. At NYU, he led multiple recruitment, admissions, and academic initiatives with yearly intakes of 1500 students. At New York University he led multiple recruitment, admissions, and academic services initiatives that yielded intakes of more than 1600 new students per year. Also, JC is a Faculty member at New York & Rice University where he teaches Business Analytics. JC Bonilla holds and Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering and a Ph.D. in Technology Management from New York University.

    Ardis Kadiu

    Host

    Ardis Kadiu

    Ardis Kadiu is the CEO and founder of Element451, the intelligent admissions marketing and CRM platform. Element451 grew out of Ardis’s passion for creating solutions that empower admissions and enrollment teams to work more efficiently as they develop stronger, more personalized engagements with prospective students. AI and great design are two of the most important ingredients at the core of any great user experience.

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