Eric Neuner

Eric Neuner, the Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Empowered Education, oversees Health Coach Institute and Functional Nutrition Alliance, renowned online schools for wellness coaches and health practitioners. With a global team spread across 30 states and 10 countries, Neuner has been instrumental in training over 20,000 students since 2015, establishing HCI and FxNA as top-tier learning institutions worldwide. Prior to Empowered Education, Neuner's entrepreneurial journey includes founding partner roles in successful ventures like Trilogy Education Services, Vital Digital Group, Forensiq, and Zeta Global, collectively valued at over $1.5 billion. His rich experience traces back to the early dot com era with notable stints at WebMD, Music Boulevard, CDNOW, and N2K (later acquired by Amazon). A Cornell University alumnus, Neuner relocated from New York City to San Rafael, CA, where he curates a purpose-driven community space and nurtures his role as a devoted father.