Kevin Alster

Strategic Advisor

Kevin Alster is a Strategic Advisor at Synthesia, where he helps global enterprises apply generative AI to improve learning, communication, and organizational performance. His work focuses on translating emerging technology into practical business solutions that scale. He brings over a decade of experience in education, learning design, and media innovation, having developed enterprise programs for organizations such as General Assembly, The School of The New York Times, and Sotheby’s Institute of Art. Kevin combines creative thinking with structured problem-solving to help companies build the capabilities they need to adapt and grow.

Blog posts by Kevin Alster

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Sales Enablement
The 6 Best AI Sales Roleplay Tools in 2026 (Tried & Tested)
I tested the top AI sales roleplay tools for realism, feedback quality, analytics depth, customization, ease of use, integrations, and sales fit.
Kevin Alster
July 21, 2026](/content/post/best-ai-sales-roleplay-tools/index.html)

Video Production
Introducing the FOCA Video Creation Framework
The FOCA framework is a 4-step process for creating training videos. It helps you structure your video content to predictably create informative and engaging videos.
Kevin Alster
June 18, 2026](/content/post/foca/index.html)

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Video Production
How to Make Interactive Videos (+6 Video Templates)
Learn how to create interactive videos in Synthesia. Add clickable buttons, branching scenarios, quizzes, and CTAs to boost engagement.
Kevin Alster
June 15, 2026](/content/post/interactive-video/index.html)

L&D & Training
Instructional Design Trends: 2024 Survey Insights
Kevin Alster
June 1, 2026](/content/post/state-of-instructional-design-survey/index.html)

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L&D & Training
The 17 Best Learning and Development Tools (2026)
The best L&D tools for 2026, curated by our learning expert. Compare top LMSs, authoring platforms, video tools, analytics, and microlearning.
Kevin Alster
May 21, 2026](/content/post/learning-and-development-tools/index.html)

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L&D & Training
The 15 Best Employee Training Software & Platforms (2026)
Discover the 15 best employee training software and platforms in 2026, featuring tools for content authoring, LMSs, microlearning, and more.
Kevin Alster
May 19, 2026](/content/post/employee-training-software/index.html)

L&D & Training
The 7 Best AI Tools for Training and Learning & Development
A hands-on review of 7 AI tools L&D teams actually use in 2026, based on real instructional workflows, trade-offs, and where each tool fits best.
Kevin Alster
May 18, 2026](/content/post/ai-learning-and-development-tools/index.html)

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L&D & Training
The 13 Best eLearning Authoring Tools & Software (2026)
Find the perfect eLearning authoring tool for your needs with this in-depth expert guide to the best tools for creating digital learning content.
Kevin Alster
May 13, 2026](/content/post/elearning-authoring-tools/index.html)

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L&D & Training
The 7 Best Training Video Software of 2026 (Tried & Tested)
My practitioner-led review of the 7 best training video software tools for 2026. See how each tool performs in real-world instructional design workflows.
Kevin Alster
March 10, 2026](/content/post/training-video-software/index.html)

L&D & Training
Conversational Agents Won’t Replace Training — They’ll Make It Work
Kevin Alster
February 20, 2026](/content/post/conversational-agents-wont-replace-training/index.html)

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L&D & Training
20 (AI) Training Video Stats You Need to Know In 2024
In this report, discover the latest trends and insights into the use of video in training, challenges of video creation, and traditional vs AI video production.
Kevin Alster
November 1, 2023](/content/post/training-video-statistics/index.html)

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Video Production
Knowledge Base Video: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the power of knowledge base video. Learn how to create, optimize, and leverage video content for effective customer support.
Kevin Alster
October 24, 2023](/content/post/video-knowledge-base/index.html)