Jonathan Finkelstein

Jonathan Finkelstein is a seasoned advisor providing practical and strategic support to CEOs and leaders, aiding them in unlocking their potential and expanding the impact, growth, and operations of their organizations.

He is the former founder and CEO of Credly, a company later acquired by Pearson, known for enabling a global common language regarding individuals' knowledge, skills, and abilities through digital credentials accepted by numerous employers and certification programs.

Having founded LearningTimes and co-founded HorizonLive (acquired by Blackboard), Jonathan played a pivotal role in spearheading online workforce development programs and learning platforms on a large scale, contributing to the digital transformation in skills development for emerging careers.

Jonathan Finkelstein is the author of 'Learning in Real Time' (Wiley) and a prominent figure in discussions about the future of work and learning. He has been instrumental in advocating for accessible forms of credentialing, digital transformation, up-skilling, and workforce equity.

With a passion for education and roots in a family of educators, Jonathan graduated with honors from Harvard University, majoring in Visual and Environmental Studies.