I believe education needs ed tech more than ever. Our world is becoming increasingly complicated, and disruptive technological waves are challenging long-held assumptions about education. But good education is good education, and awesome ed tech makes the difficult things simpler, and the seemingly impossible things achievable for teachers, students, staff, and families.

A growing number of entrepreneurs and investors are excited about ed tech because it stands to deliver both humanistic and financial returns. But these will only happen if ed techs find ways to strategize better, grow smarter, and plan for a future that will continuously delight customers and stakeholders alike.

When I work with ed techs, I bring knowledge and experiences from 11+ years inside Instructure (Canvas LMS), one of the world’s most successful ed tech startups, from Series B through 2 IPOs. I also leverage my 12+ years as a leader in online and blended education at US universities

Over my career, I’ve become a sought-after presenter and speaker on ed tech, teaching and learning, and online education. I’m also the author of Essentials for Blended Learning: A Standards-Based Guide, now in its 2nd edition.