Ankit Dhir

Chief Strategy Officer at The Recording Academy

Ankit Dhir is a prominent figure in the education technology sector, serving as the Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) of Yellowbrick.co, a company dedicated to providing accessible online education and career exploration in fields such as arts, media, sports, and entertainment. His leadership has been instrumental in developing innovative programs in collaboration with renowned universities and brands, aiming to help individuals pursue careers aligned with their passions.

Education and Early Career

Ankit holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, both from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated in 2010. His professional journey began in finance as an investment banker at Houlihan Lokey, focusing on restructuring from 2010 to 2012. He then transitioned into roles that combined strategy and business development, including positions at SONGS Music Publishing and as an investor for University Ventures.1 2

Professional Experience

Co-Founder & CRO at Yellowbrick (March 2014 - Present): Initially serving as COO and CFO, Ankit has been pivotal in shaping the company's strategic direction and revenue growth.
Founder of Nura Partners (January 2023 - Present): A strategic advisory firm focusing on technology and media clients.
Chief Strategy Officer at The Recording Academy (April 2023 - Present): Engaging with the music industry to drive strategic initiatives.2

Contributions to Education Technology

Under Ankit's guidance, Yellowbrick has positioned itself as a leader in online education by creating programs that not only educate but also connect students with industry professionals. His insights into subscription analytics have also enhanced operational efficiencies within the company.3 4

Ankit Dhir's diverse background in finance, strategy, and education technology underscores his commitment to transforming how individuals access educational opportunities without incurring debt.

Highlights

Jul 13 · recurly.com

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Jul 13 · Business Wire

Recurly Launches Faster, More Advanced Subscription Analytics - Business Wire

Experience

Chief Strategy Officer at The Recording Academy (April 2023 - Present)

Founder at Nura Partners (January 2023 - Present), - Senior Advisor at Yellowbrick (August 2022 - Present) - Co-Founder, CRO (formerly COO and CFO) at Yellowbrick (March 2014 - August 2022) - Investor at University Ventures (March 2014 - March 2015) - Strategy and Business Development at SONGS Music Publishing (July 2012 - February 2014) - Investment Banker at Houlihan Lokey (July 2010 - July 2012)

Education

- Bachelor of Science in Economics from University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School (2006 - 2010) - Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from University of Pennsylvania (2006 - 2010) - North Allegheny High School (2002 - 2006)