LEADING THE DIGITAL CREDENTIAL MOVEMENT

Jonathan Finkelstein, CEO

A nationally-recognized innovator in workforce development and learning, Jonathan co-founded HorizonLive (acquired by Blackboard) and LearningTimes and has co-authored numerous articles and reports on digital credentials, employee engagement, and up-skilling in the workforce. He also authored the book Learning in Real Time.  The son of two New York City public school teachers who inspired lifelong learning, Jonathan received his AB with honors from Harvard.

John Walber, COO

John was previously CEO of LearningTimes - which helped mission-driven organizations produce high-quality online learning experiences - and Chief Operating Officer of HorizonLive - the first synchronous learning platform designed for education. John has spent his life building organizations driven by social purpose, starting out producing educational television and live on-demand events programing for the City of Boston.

Jarin Schmidt, Chief Experience Officer

Jarin brings nearly 20 years of credentialing industry experience to Credly. While at Pearson, he built badging into a vital component of the company’s global business. With a background in design, strategy and product development, Jarin is passionate about uniting traditional and alternative learning models with emerging technology to surface career opportunities for individuals. Jarin holds a BA in Economics from Central College in Pella, IA.

Daniel Doktori, Chief of Staff

Daniel served as Director of Higher Education for the New York State Governor’s office and executive director of an Industry-University Task Force promoting entrepreneurship and technology transfer. He counseled startup companies as a transactional lawyer at WilmerHale. Daniel’s paper-based credentials include a JD from Harvard Law School, a Master’s from Columbia and a Bachelor’s from Stanford.

Robert Cockburn, CFO