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

Chief Operating Officer & Co-Founder

Chief Customer Officer

Chief University Officer

Chief Financial Officer

General Counsel

Chief Technology Officer

Chief Human Resources Officer

Director of Strategy & Chief of Staff

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.