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    Brian Jacobs

    CEO and Founder at panOpen Education

    Brian Jacobs, PhD is the CEO and Founder of panOpen Education, a company that provides a white-label learning platform and services for educational publishers and institutions.12 He founded panOpen to support the independence of educational publishers and improve learning outcomes through innovative technology.12

    Career Highlights

    • Founded panOpen Education in April 20131
    • Previously founded Akademos, Inc. in 1999, serving as CEO until 2011 and remaining on the board14
    • Held academic positions, including Visiting Fellow at Yale University (2004-2006) and Visiting Assistant Professor at Cornell University (1998-1999)1

    Education

    • Ph.D. in political philosophy and social theory from Cornell University14
    • B.A. (Hons) in English and Political Science from State University of New York at Albany1

    Expertise

    Brian Jacobs specializes in education entrepreneurship, focusing on making instructional content accessible and pedagogically valuable.2 He has published articles on political theory, philosophy, and the growing market for Open Educational Resources (OER).2

    panOpen Education

    Under Jacobs' leadership, panOpen Education offers a comprehensive content delivery platform that allows institutions and publishers to:

    • Customize courses and integrate multimedia content1
    • Improve learning outcomes and expand opportunities for new courses1
    • Reduce costs for students and institutions3
    • Provide intuitive user experiences for faculty and students1

    Brian Jacobs continues to drive innovation in educational technology, aiming to transform higher education through advanced learning technologies and AI-powered tools.56

    Highlights

    Jan 1 · ellfound.com
    panOpen Education Careers - Wellfound
    Sep 29 · ourcrowd.com
    panOpen Company Profile: Overview and Full News Analysis
    Jun 6 · panopen.com
    About Us - panOpen
    About Us - panOpen
    Jun 6 · panopen.com
    panOpen – Education
    Sep 3 · edsurge.com
    Brian Jacobs | Writers | EdSurge
    Brian Jacobs | Writers | EdSurge

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    Location

    New York, New York, United States