Pickleball Session with Gary Gugino

Date: April 4, 2025
Location: Pickleball courts, Las Vegas
Participants: Gary Sheng, Gary Gugino, Yan Zhang, and other pickleball players
Recording: #73

Summary

Played pickleball with Gary Gugino and others. During breaks, discussed educational reform, AI technology, and Gugino's family. Had a phone conversation with Gugino's wife Judy about charter schools and the educational model she works with. Shared details about my AI education reform plans including Alpha Schools, the concept of AI tutors combined with human guides, and educational philosophy focusing on intrinsic motivation.

Key Points

• Met Gary Gugino at pickleball courts in Las Vegas
• Gugino's wife Judy works for Nevada State High School, a charter school helping students take college courses
• Shared vision for educational reform using AI tutors and human guides
• Discussed Alpha Schools and the educational model being developed
• Talked about working with founder MacKenzie Price and principal Joe Liemandt
• Mentioned writing a book about the educational approach
• Discussed AI technology, including Meta glasses and potential applications
• Mentioned manufacturing opportunities in Tulsa, Oklahoma as alternative to Shenzhen

Follow-ups

• Potential dinner on Saturday with the Guginos
• Stay in contact about educational ideas
• Look for potential business connections for the person seeking corporate AI customer service contacts

Full Transcript

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