Rich Padula is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in finance, strategy, and business development. After graduating from the University of Notre Dame, Padula spent several years working in various financial firms, including serving as an investment banker for JPMorgan Chase. He then moved on to work at powerhouse companies like Google and Twitter, where he focused on strategy and business development. Currently, Padula is the CEO and co-founder of a company called Whiteboard Advisors, which provides strategic consulting services to education technology and policy organizations. With his broad range of experience and expertise in finance and strategy, Padula is a sought-after speaker and thought leader on education policy and technology.