Michael Cohn co-founded GSV Ventures' edtech investing platform and plays an unusual dual role as both deal-maker and firm operator, having helped raise $97M and $180M institutional funds while leading investments. He has been a long-term architect of the ASU+GSV Summit, helping grow it from a smaller industry gathering to an event with over 15,000 participants, and serves on multiple edtech company boards including BEGIN, QuillBot, Lightneer, and Toucan.

• A strong commitment to the education technology sector, frequently highlighting portfolio companies that democratize access to learning. This includes celebrating milestones for platforms like Verto Education, which helps students afford gap years abroad, and Course Hero.
• Active promotion of the ASU GSV Summit and its associated pitch competitions. Repeatedly encourages founders to apply for opportunities to win significant capital, such as the one million dollar prize for edtech startups, and highlights the value of presenting at these events.
• Interest in the future of work and workforce development, specifically tools that bridge the gap between education and employment. This is evident in support for Degreed's acquisition strategies to lead the market in skill-building, as well as investments in hiring automation platforms like GoodTime.
• Enthusiasm for the intersection of modern culture and education, including the integration of competitive gaming into professional learning conferences. Tweets often mention the presence of esports and games like League of Legends at major industry summits.
• A focus on workplace equity and transparency, demonstrated by partnering with founders who are building platforms to improve company culture and fairness, such as the team behind Fairygodboss.