Jonathan Harber
Chairman at Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Profile
Jonathan Harber is a Senior Advisor at Bridge Growth Partners.
Mr. Harber has over 30 years of experience as a pioneer in education technology.
Mr. Harber was the CEO and Co-Founder of SchoolNet, a company that helped school systems use data to increase academic achievement.
In 2011, SchoolNet was acquired by Pearson, a global education and publishing company, where Mr. Harber served as CEO Pearson K12 Technology.
Mr. Harber is a former Director of Finalsite, which is backed by Bridge Growth.
Finalsite is the leader in marketing and communications solutions for K-12 independent and public schools.
Mr. Harber received his M.S.
from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) where he completed a thesis on education technology at the MIT Sloan School of Management and the MIT Media Lab.
He received his B.A.
with Honors in Cognitive Science from Wesleyan University.
Jonathan Harber active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School | Chairman | - |
The Fund For Public Schools, Inc.
 The Fund For Public Schools, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The Fund for Public Schools, Inc. serves as a vehicle for public-private partnerships as means of supporting public education reform and building support for New York's public schools. It works to secure critical funding for system-wide education reform initiatives; facilitating strategic public-private partnerships; managing a targeted set of programs to support city schools; and building citywide public awareness. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Bridge Growth Partners LLC
 Bridge Growth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bridge Growth Partners LLC (Bridge Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Joseph M. Tucci, Alok Singh and Sander Morton Levy. The firm headquartered in New York. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-10-31 |
Started Cos., Inc.
 Started Cos., Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Started Cos., Inc. provides fund raising services. The private company is based in Brooklyn, NY. The CEO of the company is Ashantha Kaluarachchi. | Chairman | 2016-03-31 |
Former positions of Jonathan Harber
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Active Internet Technologies LLC
 Active Internet Technologies LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Active Internet Technologies LLC provides web software products to schools, colleges and organizations. The firm's services include design, search engine marketing, strategic guidance, and training and support. Its online learning and communications platform facilitates the distribution of digital content across school communities and in classrooms from both desktops and mobile devices. The company was founded by Jonathan Moser in 1998 and is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT. | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
Pearson Education Ltd.
 Pearson Education Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Pearson Education Ltd. provides textbooks and professional learning books. Its offerings include computers, finance, business, mathematics and history. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-01-30 |
Schoolnet, Inc.
 Schoolnet, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Schoolnet, Inc. engages in the provision of an online assessment and reporting system. Learners can see their progress in real time, and know where they need to improve. Teachers and administrators can create online tests, analyze data and better plan instruction. The company was founded by Jonathan D. Harber and Denis P. Doyle in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-05-31 |
NewKidCo International, Inc.
 NewKidCo International, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services NewKidCo International, Inc. develops and publishes video games for game console systems for children between the ages of three and twelve. The company's products are sell through the retail channel throughout North America. It was founded on September 18, 1998 by Jonathan D. Harber and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 1998-12-30 |
| Kinderactive | Founder | 1997-05-31 |
Training of Jonathan Harber
| Wesleyan University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Graduate Degree |
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| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| EDUCATION MANAGEMENT CORPORATION | Consumer Services |
| AVANT GROUP CORPORATION | Technology Services |
| Private companies | 12 |
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NewKidCo International, Inc.
NewKidCo International, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services NewKidCo International, Inc. develops and publishes video games for game console systems for children between the ages of three and twelve. The company's products are sell through the retail channel throughout North America. It was founded on September 18, 1998 by Jonathan D. Harber and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
New York City Outward Bound, Inc.
 New York City Outward Bound, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services New York City Outward Bound, Inc. operates as a non-profit educational organization that changes lives, builds teams and transforms schools. The company was founded by Kurt Hahn in 1941 and is headquartered in Long Island City, NY. | Commercial Services |
Trail Blazers, Inc.
 Trail Blazers, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Trail Blazers, Inc. engages in the management of professional basketball franchise. The firm is part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association (NBA). It markets sports merchandise, match tickets, and collectable game items. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Consumer Services |
| Kinderactive | |
| Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School | |
Schoolnet, Inc.
Schoolnet, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Schoolnet, Inc. engages in the provision of an online assessment and reporting system. Learners can see their progress in real time, and know where they need to improve. Teachers and administrators can create online tests, analyze data and better plan instruction. The company was founded by Jonathan D. Harber and Denis P. Doyle in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Technology Services |
Active Internet Technologies LLC
Active Internet Technologies LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Active Internet Technologies LLC provides web software products to schools, colleges and organizations. The firm's services include design, search engine marketing, strategic guidance, and training and support. Its online learning and communications platform facilitates the distribution of digital content across school communities and in classrooms from both desktops and mobile devices. The company was founded by Jonathan Moser in 1998 and is headquartered in Glastonbury, CT. | Technology Services |
The Fund For Public Schools, Inc.
The Fund For Public Schools, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services The Fund for Public Schools, Inc. serves as a vehicle for public-private partnerships as means of supporting public education reform and building support for New York's public schools. It works to secure critical funding for system-wide education reform initiatives; facilitating strategic public-private partnerships; managing a targeted set of programs to support city schools; and building citywide public awareness. The company was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Health Services |
Bridge Growth Partners LLC
Bridge Growth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bridge Growth Partners LLC (Bridge Growth Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2013 by Joseph M. Tucci, Alok Singh and Sander Morton Levy. The firm headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Started Cos., Inc.
Started Cos., Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Started Cos., Inc. provides fund raising services. The private company is based in Brooklyn, NY. The CEO of the company is Ashantha Kaluarachchi. | Miscellaneous |
Pearson Education Ltd.
Pearson Education Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Pearson Education Ltd. provides textbooks and professional learning books. Its offerings include computers, finance, business, mathematics and history. The company is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Consumer Services |
Diva Corp. of America
 Diva Corp. of America Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Diva Corp. of America develops computer software. The company is headquartered in Burlingame, CA. | Technology Services |
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