In the fast-paced world of live broadcast, technology is shifting beneath our feet. We are moving from a hardware-centric industry to a software-defined one. As we navigate this transition, I have been reflecting deeply on what it means to be a true expert—and more importantly, a true educator—in 2025. As the founder of the University of Television, my primary loyalty is not to a specific logo or a manufacturer’s stock price. My loyalty is to the operator in the truck, the st