Gradcut Joins the NSW Going Global Export Program Texas Austin

Gradcut Joins the NSW Going Global Export Program and Heads Out to Texas for SXSW EDU!

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We are thrilled to announce that Gradcut has been accepted into the NSW Going Global Export Program and will be showcasing our innovation at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas, on 3 March 2025! 

This incredible opportunity, supported by the NSW Government, will help us expand into the U.S. EdTech market—one of the largest and fastest-growing education sectors in the world.

SXSW EDU 2025: Where Education Leaders and Innovators Connect

SXSW EDU is where educators, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders come together to shape the future of education. With key trends like personalized learning, digital assessments, and mobile-first education solutions driving change, we’re excited to share how Gradcut is transforming the graduation experience—one video at a time.

Gradcut at SXSW EDU: Shaping the Future of Education

We capture milestones and create memories by delivering instant, personalized graduation videos, ensuring every student gets a professional-quality clip of their big moment on stage. Universities benefit from an effortless, efficient, and impactful way to enhance the graduation experience.

We’re incredibly proud to be part of this journey, representing Gradcut at SXSW EDU 2025. This milestone event brings together some of the most forward-thinking minds in education, technology, and innovation, providing a unique opportunity to engage with industry leaders who are shaping the future of learning. Being selected as part of the NSW Going Global Export Program reinforces our commitment to enhancing the graduation experience and expanding the impact of EdTech solutions worldwide.

This event isn’t just about sharing our journey—it’s about learning from others, exchanging insights, and discovering new ways to improve the education sector. From personalized learning solutions to advancements in digital storytelling, SXSW EDU is the perfect environment for meaningful discussions that inspire growth and innovation. We look forward to exploring emerging trends, gaining valuable perspectives, and forging collaborations that drive positive change in the EdTech space.

As we prepare for SXSW EDU, we’ll be sharing updates on our journey, insights from the program, and highlights from the event itself. We’re eager to connect with like-minded professionals, universities, and partners who are passionate about enhancing student experiences through technology. If you’re attending, we’d love to hear from you—let’s connect and shape the future of education together!

GradCut Unveils Groundbreaking Innovations at NAACO 2025 Annual Conference

Reflecting on NAACO 2025: Shaping the Future of Graduations

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After three inspiring days at the NAACO 2025 Annual Conference, we reflect on the insightful discussions, cutting-edge innovations, and meaningful connections formed with commencement professionals across North America.

Hosted in Long Beach, CA, NAACO 2025 united leaders in higher education to examine the latest advancements in commencement planning, from digital transformation to enhancing the graduate experience. The conference served as a dynamic platform for exchanging ideas, strategies, and collaborations, emphasizing the evolving nature of graduation ceremonies to align with the shifting needs of universities and their students.

Understanding NAACO

The North American Association of Commencement Officers (NAACO) is a professional organisation that supports commencement officers from colleges and universities in creating meaningful, well-executed graduation experiences. By facilitating knowledge-sharing, best practices, and innovation, NAACO strengthens the collective expertise of professionals responsible for planning and delivering these significant academic milestones.

NAACO 2025 focused on addressing the complex challenges facing commencement officers today. From managing safety in times of activism to risk management, the cultural significance of academic regalia, career progression, and the role of social media in modern ceremonies, the conference delivered essential insights for crafting seamless, engaging, and impactful graduation experiences.

Highlights from NAACO 2025

Sessions such as “More Than Just a Party Planner” underscored the evolving role of commencement officers, while “Slash Manual Work While Improving the Graduate Experience” showcased how AI and automation are streamlining university ceremonies. The conversations throughout the conference reinforced the growing need for enhanced, digital-first, and shareable graduation experiences—an ethos that aligns with Gradcut’s commitment to revolutionising how these moments are captured and shared.

The event also provided excellent networking opportunities, expert-led sessions, and deep dives into the dynamic responsibilities of commencement officers, who balance event management, project planning, alumni engagement, and cross-campus coordination.

Key Takeaways from NAACO 2025

  • Embracing Innovation in Higher Education – Keynote Speaker Ken Okel inspired attendees to adopt innovative approaches and confidently navigate change to create exceptional student experiences in today’s evolving academic landscape.
  • Advancing the Careers of Commencement Officers – A panel featuring Dani Bomgaars, Carmela Arstill, Yvonne Moar, James Cuaresma, and Amber Sega explored professional growth opportunities and emphasised the expertise required to execute flawless graduation ceremonies.
  • Addressing Growing Security Concerns – Kristin McDaniel and Jeff Housman shared insights on how Texas State University revamped its security policies to strike a balance between safety and celebration at commencement events.
  • Maximising Instagram for University Engagement – Jess Leggett provided practical strategies on using Instagram to enhance university visibility, drive engagement, and elevate the student experience.
  • Modernising Commencement While Preserving Tradition – Courtney Buzan highlighted how the University of South Carolina is leveraging technology to enhance graduation ceremonies while honouring long-standing traditions.
  • Real-Time Crisis Management in Commencement Planning – Alanna Vernon and Denise Luong shared expert strategies for responding swiftly to security threats, ensuring that ceremonies proceed smoothly despite unexpected challenges.

Gradcut’s Role in Transforming Graduation Ceremonies

At Gradcut, we believe every graduate deserves an instant, shareable moment to celebrate their achievement. Our AI-powered video solution captures live-streamed ceremonies and delivers each graduate a personalised, branded video clip of their stage-crossing moment—ready for social media within an hour.

Why universities choose Gradcut:

  • Instant, personalised video clips for each graduate 
  • Seamless social media integration to boost engagement 
  • Zero additional workload for commencement teams—just enhanced benefits

Looking Ahead

NAACO conference was an incredible opportunity to connect with universities looking to modernise their graduation ceremonies. As we move forward, we’re excited to continue working with institutions to make every graduate’s moment more personal, shareable, and impactful.

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The Technology Behind Gradcut: Delivering Instant Graduation Videos

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Graduation day is one of the most important moments in a student’s life. It marks the end of years of hard work, dedication, and learning while celebrating the start of a new chapter. It’s a time to reflect on achievements, overcome challenges, and recognise the support of family, friends, and teachers along the way. This day is about more than just receiving a certificate—it’s a moment of pride, joy, and excitement for what lies ahead. This is the moment to capture, celebrate and remember. 

This is where Gradcut comes in. With our instant personalised graduation videos, we help students preserve the memories of their big day and share their achievements with those who matter most.

We understand that graduation is not just an event—it’s a deeply personal and memorable milestone. That’s why we’ve harnessed cutting-edge technology to transform the way graduation memories are captured and shared by students and their families in Australia, Canada and the US. Our innovative system combines advanced video editing software, AI-driven personalisation, and secure digital delivery platforms to create a seamless experience for graduates and their families.

How Gradcut Brings Change to the Way Graduation Videos Are Traditionally Created.

Gradcut sets a new standard for how graduation videos are created and shared with its advanced technology. Here’s how it works:

  1. Automatically Edited Videos

Our innovative platform takes graduation video production to the next level by capturing the live-stream, automatically identifying each graduate during the ceremony and editing videos. Using state-of-the-art technology, it creates personalised video clips for every student, without disrupting the ceremony and working with the current set-up the educational institution has in place, we deliver high-quality, shareable clips shortly after the event.

Through an easy-to-use client portal, campuses can schedule multiple ceremonies, share QR codes with graduates, and students can receive videos effortlessly. With a delivery time of less than 1 hour, graduates can download and share their branded clips on social media and with family and friends. 

  1. High-Quality Video Clips

Gradcut captures the graduation ceremony in resolution it’s been recorded and live-streamed, so graduates get the video with the best focus, angle, lighting and sound. No more blurry, phone-recorded videos from the audience! The camera preserves every detail, from a graduate’s proud smile to the emotional moments in the audience, in exceptional clarity. 

Once the video is edited, it’s uploaded into a cloud-based secure platform. This way, graduates and their families can download and share them from anywhere and at any given time, from their phone or any browser.  

The web-based system supports scalability, allowing it to deliver hundreds, thousands, or more videos at one time, especially during peak graduation seasons. For example, during May and October graduations, Gradcut delivered over 80,000 video clips to 11,500 University of Sydney graduates.  

  1. AI-Powered Personalization

Using event data and customised templates, Gradcut makes videos unique. Integrating details like names, degrees, university logos, fonts and colour schemes, makes a video special, highlighting graduates’ achievements.

What sets Gradcut apart is its ability to merge tradition with technology. While graduation photos and videos have been around for decades, Gradcut’s instant, personalised clips redefine the experience for both graduates and educational institutions. With advanced AI, seamless integration, and a focus on user satisfaction, Gradcut is leading the way in making graduation memories unforgettable.

In today’s instant-sharing world, why wait for your professional videos? 

Real-time moments = real-time memories.

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Gradcut is Coming to Canada and Transforming University Graduation Video Production with AI

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We are excited to announce that Gradcut, the leading-edge solution for university graduation video is coming to Canada. University students and institutions can both benefit from Gradcut’s personalised graduation video solution, as it’s expanding its reach. It is fast, easy to use, and benefits both students and universities.

Graduations are monumental moments in students’ lives, and they deserve to be captured in a way that is both meaningful and shareable. Video and live streaming have become integral parts of academic life, especially for sharing key milestones; Gradcut works with existing video production and live-streaming companies to capture the graduation ceremony, automatically transforming it into personalised video clips for each graduate. 

Not only are these videos enhanced with the university’s branding, but they are delivered within just an hour of the ceremony, making them a keepsake that students can share with friends and family. Students can relive their special day as they share their personalised video clips on social media, promoting their institution’s brand globally.

With the increasing demand for university video production in Canada, institutions are looking for innovative ways to commemorate significant moments like graduations. Gradcut was designed exclusively for educational institutions to offer a unique way to enhance graduation ceremonies through personalised, high-quality video clips.

How Gradcut Works for Universities

Gradcut’s cloud-based platform is designed to be as seamless and efficient as possible:

  1. Integration with Video Services: Gradcut works alongside the university’s existing video production teams or live-stream services.
  2. Personalised Video Clips: The platform generates personalised clips for each graduate, complete with school branding.
  3. Same-Day Delivery: Videos are delivered to graduates within 1 hour of the ceremony, allowing them to quickly download and share their accomplishments.
  4. Client Portal Setup: Universities can choose to manage multiple ceremonies through a client portal, making it easy to organise and distribute personalised videos.
  5. Graduates’ Portal: Graduates have secure access to their clips, which they can download in various social media formats.

The concept of university video production in Canada has evolved from basic live-streams to more engaging and personalised experiences. Previously, universities simply broadcasted graduation ceremonies with little customisation for individual graduates. Today, there’s a growing demand for personalised, professional videos that allow graduates to keep and share their proudest moments.

Gradcut addresses this demand by offering a solution that not only personalises the video experience but also integrates school branding, making graduation videos a powerful tool for promoting university identity.

Additionally, Gradcut’s platform is built for scalability—no matter how many students graduate each year, our technology can handle the demand. 

Innovations like Gradcut are paving the way for a bright future for university graduation videos in Canada and around the world. As more and more institutions adopt modern technology, students can expect high-quality productions that record their unforgettable moments.  Gradcut establishes new benchmarks for university graduation videos by focusing on creative storytelling methods and ensuring that everyone’s journey is beautifully documented.

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Gradcut Joins The Ascent Project: Empowering Female Founders to Scale Australia-wide

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We are thrilled to announce that Gradcut has been accepted into The Ascent Project, a prestigious initiative by Fishburners and Westpac dedicated to increasing the representation of female founders in the startup ecosystem. 

The Ascent Project is a groundbreaking program powered by Fishburners and sponsored by Westpac, specifically designed to empower female founders in the startup world. With a mission to boost inclusivity and representation, the project aims to establish these values as enduring pillars in the startup ecosystem. The program reflects a commitment not just to inspire change, but to actively build a more diverse and inclusive future for the business community.

Westpac Business Lending has shown a strong commitment to promoting financial inclusion and removing barriers for all business founders, especially women. In March 2023, Westpac introduced new measures to help small businesses start and grow, including a $500 million commitment to support more women in business. According to Westpac research, 51% of women plan to apply for finance to support short to medium-business growth, yet women find it harder to access finance compared to men. This initiative is a crucial step in addressing these disparities and empowering female entrepreneurs to succeed.

“It cannot be overstated how important programs like The Ascent Project are at a time when programs like Boosting Female Founders are ending, and we are excited to be a part of it” – says Anastasha Renaud, the founder of Gradcut. 

Gradcut utilises Edit on the Spot technology to edit graduation live-stream and delivers branded video clips to graduates within an hour of graduation, just click and download, like a photo. 

The key advantage of Gradcut lies in its ability to deliver branded video clips to graduates within 1 hour of the ceremony. This rapid turnaround enables graduates to download and share their videos while the excitement is fresh. Gradcut also benefits universities by enhancing their brand visibility, as videos are shared on social media, amplifying the institution’s presence.

Gradcut was launched in May and tested by the University of Sydney and was a great success, with over 50,000 video clips being delivered individually to 8,500 graduates. One of the big challenges Gradcut addressed was ensuring the technology could handle a large volume of data in real-time. Gradcut’s AI-powered system successfully met these challenges, ensuring each video was edited with the correct student footage, enhanced with the university’s branding, and delivered within just one hour of the ceremony. It not only processes the immense volume of live-stream footage but also maintains impeccable accuracy and speed in delivering personalised clips.

With an emphasis on social responsibility, Gradcut is not only bringing innovation to graduation ceremonies but also contributing to educational equity. Through its commitment to donating a portion of profits to student scholarships and supporting educational programs in developing regions, Gradcut combines technological innovation with a strong social mission.

Now, with the support of The Ascent Project, Gradcut is well-positioned to expand its reach to more universities, high schools, and colleges, bringing real-time personalised video delivery to graduation ceremonies worldwide.

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Gradcut exhibited at EduTECH 2024: A Gathering of Visionaries and Innovators

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We had the privilege of exhibiting at the Innovation Valley at EduTECH International Congress & Expo 2024, held in Melbourne 13-14th of August. There was no shortage of knowledge exchange at this conference, which featured the latest market disruptions, trends, and technologies shaping the future of education.

This event, hosted by EduTECH Australia, brought together over 10,000 educators, training professionals, and industry leaders from across the globe. This year, the event provided a unique platform for leading educational institutions, startups, and global organisations to share their insights and experiences. The diverse topics covered ranged from Maths, Sports, Future Forward School Libraries, and Tertiary ICT Management to Wellbeing, Diverse Education Needs & Inclusion, EduBUILD, Business Managers, and Ed-Tech Innovation.

Sal Khan, a leading expert on AI in education, delivered the keynote address at the event on “The Future of Education in an AI-Powered World” set the tone for an unforgettable conference, sparking meaningful conversations about the role of artificial intelligence in education.

The focus on AI was evident throughout the event, with sessions dedicated to topics such as “AI and the Future of Education,” “AI Enabling Creativity in STEM Education,” and “Transforming Education: Harnessing AI to Improve Our Human Intelligence.”

Gradcut introduced an innovative AI solution for graduation videos. The software transforms graduation ceremonies into personalised video clips, complete with the institution’s branding, and delivers these videos to graduates within one hour of the ceremony. Gradcut integrates seamlessly with existing video and streaming setups, providing educational institutions with a powerful tool to enhance the graduation experience.

Big thanks to EduGrowth for creating an electric atmosphere filled with collaboration, support and opportunities to pitch and showcase innovations. We are proud to have been a part of this event and are eager to see how the ideas and connections made here will continue to influence the world of education in the years to come.  

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Tradition Meets Innovation: How Gradcut’s Instant Video Delivery Enhances the Graduation Experience

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At Gradcut, we are dedicated to transforming how graduation memories are captured and shared. Graduates and their families can often find traditional methods of documenting this milestone slow and time-consuming, leaving them waiting for days and weeks to relive their special day. By delivering personalised video clips within an hour of the ceremony, our platform offers a fresh and modern approach to this cherished tradition.

Gradcut seamlessly integrates with existing video production and live-streaming services educational institutions use to capture the significant moment of the ceremony. Through the use of our sophisticated AI editing tools, we are able to rapidly create and deliver customised video clips, eliminating long wait times and enhancing the quality of the experience for each graduate. Even though graduation ceremonies are steeped in tradition, these modern advancements in technology and innovation can certainly enhance them.

Graduates can quickly post their clips on social media, celebrating their achievements with friends and family around the world. Having loved ones from far and wide join in on the celebration instantly enhances the celebration, making it even more memorable.

As a result, the university gains significantly more visibility because of the sheer volume of these posts. Enhanced with University branding, each clip extends the institution’s reach, engaging a broader audience and attracting both current and prospective students’ attention. As a result of this widespread exposure, the university’s presence and impact are elevated.

Apart from enriching the ceremony’s experience, Gradcut strives to contribute positively to the global community. By directing a portion of our profits towards supporting education in developing countries and underserved communities, we empower the next generation of students to achieve their dreams. And every clip you buy from Gradcut contributes to the future of students worldwide.

Discover today how Gradcut can elevate your graduation ceremony – www.gradcut.com

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University of Sydney Pilots Automated Graduation Video Service from Edit on the Spot

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Gradcut breakthrough technology delivers over 50,000 video clips to 8,500 University of Sydney graduates in a 19-day AI video processing marathon!

Designed for universities by the startup founders of Edit on the Spot – a real-time automated video editing software for events, Gradcut automatically edits live-streamed footage into personalised video clips for each graduate.

“We have been developing Edit on the Spot technology for the past 2 years and saw a great application for it in graduation ceremonies and awards. Gradcut saves unending hours of editing, rendering, exporting and uploading by analysing the footage to identify each graduate, automatically editing and delivering social media clips, while the moment is still relevant – shares Martin Renaud, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer.

“Graduation is such a momentous occasion,” said Christine Fairchild, Graduations Manager at the University of Sydney. “The Gradcut product allows graduates to share this significant moment, as widely as they wish after the event, and re-live the memory again and again.”

The University of Sydney will pilot Gradcut till the end of May offering graduates a memorable keepsake of their special day.

“We’re grateful to the University’s Graduation Team for supporting innovation and providing a startup with an opportunity to launch a new product, ” says Anastasha Renaud, CEO and co-founder of Edit on the Spot. “Graduates we interacted with, and especially, parents, were extremely excited about this opportunity to receive an up-close video on stage. It is a truly memorable moment when you receive your hard-earned qualification, and it happens only once or a few times in your life.”

Gradcut seamlessly integrates with existing video production or live-streaming services; its user-friendly online portal is designed for an effortless setup for multiple ceremonies, providing the university with metrics and reporting. Videos are delivered to graduates via a secure student portal in various social media formats for purchase shortly after graduation.

“We chose Akamai for its continuous cloud security compliance and with the support Fastlane Solutions delivered platform in record timing,” says Martin Renaud.

Beyond capturing memories, Gradcut aims to make a meaningful impact by donating a portion of profits to support education initiatives in developing countries and indigenous communities. Making a difference, one graduation video at a time.

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Gradcut: Turning Graduation Memories into Meaningful Impact

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At Gradcut, we believe that graduation is a significant occasion that deserves to be celebrated and preserved. Our cloud-based software platform empowers universities to provide their students with personalised video clips of their graduation ceremony, making it easy for them to cherish their special day and share with family and friends.

Our purpose extends beyond just capturing memories. We aim to make a meaningful impact by donating a portion of our profits to support education in developing countries and underserved communities and empower the new generation of student to pursue their academic goals and aspirations.

A Seamless Solution for Universities

Gradcut is designed exclusively for universities that are looking to provide their students and families with a unique and memorable graduation experience. Our SaaS subscription model makes it easy for institutions to set up as many ceremonies as they need, and our user-friendly online portal ensures that every student receives a tailored, edited video clip of their graduation ceremony.

Elevate Your University's Brand

But Gradcut is more than just a video service – it’s a powerful marketing tool that helps universities enhance their brand visibility and reach. By seamlessly integrating with existing video production or live streaming services, we deliver customised, branded video clips to each graduate, amplifying your institution’s presence and creating a multiplying marketing campaign.

Instant Gratification, Lasting Impact

The main advantage of Gradcut is our ability to deliver individual branded video clips to students soon after the graduation ceremony. Graduates download and share their videos on social media while the moment is still fresh, creating a powerful marketing campaign for the university and a cherished keepsake for the students and their families.

With Gradcut, you can celebrate graduation in a way that’s both meaningful and memorable, all while making a positive impact on the world. Join us in our mission to transform the graduation experience and create a brighter future for students everywhere.