Head of Synthesia Academy with Kevin Alster

In episode 38 of Surveying the L&D Landscape podcast, I sit down with Kevin Alster to analyze his role as the Head of Synthesia Academy at Synthesia. 

During our conversation, we unpack:

• How he became an expert for videos in L&D by seeing the opportunity to enhance learning experiences and raising his hand to learn on the job;
• Why he advocates for applying a product mindset to learning interventions;
• How he uses his FOCA framework to guide videos through four elements of the production process: Foundation, Organization, Content, and Action;
• AND SO MUCH MORE!

 

ABOUT THE GUEST:

Kevin Alster is an L&D professional obsessed with technology, learning, and design and has a track record of creating high-end branded learning products.

His journey led him to collaborate with industry titans like The New York Times, Sotheby's and General Assembly, where he crafted impactful digital and blended learning experiences. Now, at Synthesia, Kevin is teaching others how to use synthetic humans and AI for workplace learning. 

Kevin enjoys traveling and is currently based in Copenhagen. He loves engaging with the vibrant AI and learning community and invites you to connect.

 

WANT MORE OF KEVIN?

Connect with him on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kevinalster