Leadership
Our executives lead a passionate team of InStriders who are focused on changing lives through education, with the oversight of a knowledgeable board of directors and an experienced advisory board.
Executives
Chief Executive Officer & Founder
Vivek Sharma
Vivek Sharma has extensive experience building and growing profitable businesses through the application of digital technology, with roles spanning CEO & Founder, eCommerce and product leader, Fortune 500 board director, data science professor and strategy consultant.
Chief Learner Officer & Co-Founder
Jonathan Lau
Jonathan Lau brings years of experience at leading technology, education, consulting and investment firms, along with a passion for building purposeful and sustainable organizations.
Chief Customer Officer
Sean Flynn
Sean Flynn is an accomplished sales leader with more than 15 years of experience at venture-backed startups, global technology companies and in public service.
Chief Financial Officer
Ryan Johnson
Ryan Johnson is an experienced finance and operations leader with more than 15 years of experience and a track record of helping technology companies establish the infrastructure and processes required to scale and accelerate growth.
General Counsel
Betsy Tucci
Betsy Tucci is a seasoned legal counsel with a passion for digital innovation and complex transacting. She oversees all legal affairs for InStride.
Chief Technology Officer
Tarun Malhotra
Tarun Malhotra leads the end-to-end strategy and execution of the technology, applications, infrastructure and operations that power InStride’s offerings.
Senior Vice President, Brand Communications
John James Nicoletti
John James Nicoletti has a 30-plus year background in communications, public affairs and issues management with extensive experience in sports and entertainment, local government and entrepreneurial start-ups.
Senior Vice President, Academic Partnerships
Michelle Westfort
Michelle Westfort brings more than 20 years of professional experience in higher education programs and partnerships to InStride.
VP of Talent & Chief of Staff
Brian MacDougall
Brian MacDougall has over a decade of experience building and leading high-performing teams, driving organizational performance and delivering on business and financial goals for technology, media and entertainment organizations.
