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This list showcases the top United States based COO’ operating in the Language Learning space. If you think a COO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
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Andrew Maguire
Chief Operating Officer of Elevate Labs
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About Elevate Labs, Oakhouse Partners: Elevate is a cognitive training tool designed to build communication and analytical skills.
Benjamin Dent
COO | Co-Founder of Hallo
I am fortunate to have been involved and continue to be involved with organizations that are driven to make the world a better place through technology, innovation, research and education. Whether it has been working with startups, being a researcher in academia and medicine, contributing to the growth of global technology organizations or being involved in the community, I appreciate every opportunity to learn something new and solve challenging problems that make a lasting positive impact.
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About Hallo, The Language Summit: Hallo is a real-time language learning platform for speaking.
Adam J. Plotkin
Chief Operating Officer of EduSynch
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About EduSynch: EduSynch is a cloud-based assessment platform focused on affordable, and scalable, custom tests and language exams
Jerry Huang
Co-Founder & COO of ITutorGroup
Jerry Huang is the Chief Operating Officer of iTutorGroup, the world’s largest online education platform that provides real-time interactive language training and easy access to experts on- demand. iTutorGroup is the recognized industry leader in technology-enabled online education with its patented dynamic course generation system (DCGS). DCGS matches over 10,000 on- demand teaching consultants from over 80 countries with more than 16,000 hours of proprietary learning content based on each student’s unique background and interests. iTutorGroup’s award-winning education products include vipabc, TutorABC, and tutorJr for English-language learning, TutorMing for Mandarin Chinese language learning, vipjr for youth learning platform, and LiveH2H a robust, global communications platform supported by live translations in multiple languages. The company has raised $315 million in funding to date. To learn more about iTutorGroup and its products, visit www.itutorgroup.com. You can also follow us on Facebook. Jerry has over 20 years of experience in digital and enterprise technology management at organizations such as IBM, WorldCom and various major US retailers. Most recently, Jerry held a position as Vice President of IT and Business Process Management at The Apparel Group. Jerry holds an MBA from the University of Chicago – Booth School of Business.
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About ITutorGroup: ITutorGroup provides individualized and personalized learning experiences to students and business professionals.
Rich Tobin
Chief Operating Officer of Lionbridge
Tobin is Senior Vice President and General Manager, Global Language & Translation, responsible for the operations of Lionbridge’s Global Language & Translation business. He joined Lionbridge in September 2013 from DigitasLBi, an integrated global brand agency. At Digitas, Tobin was responsible for establishing and growing the Company’s global operations in North America, South America and Asia, managing more than 2,500 employees and the delivery of approximately $500 million in revenue across all lines of the Company’s business. Prior to Digitas, Tobin held leadership roles in operations, project management and international finance at Reed Business Information, a global data, publishing and marketing company and Converse, a global shoe and apparel company. He started his career at State Street and Brown Brothers Harriman.
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About Lionbridge: Lionbridge is a localization and AI training data company with offices in 26 countries.
Stacey Rainey
Chief Operating Officer of Middlebury Interactive Languages
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About Middlebury Interactive Languages: Middlebury Interactive is the academic leader in language instruction for K-12 students with engagin digital world language and ELL courses.
Anna Prasikova
COO of i2istudy INC.
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About i2istudy INC., WOWCube® System (CubiOs Inc.): Platform for language exchange. StartUP