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Matt Lerner
Entrepreneur in Residence & Startup Coach
Matt Lerner is a prominent tech entrepreneur and co-founder of the nonprofit organization Two Screens for Teachers, which was established to support educators during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing them with second computer monitors. This initiative aims to enhance remote teaching by allowing teachers to view their students on one screen while managing lesson plans on another. The organization has successfully delivered thousands of monitors to teachers, significantly impacting their ability to connect with students during online classes.134
Before founding Two Screens for Teachers, Lerner co-founded Walk Score, a service that provides walkability scores for neighborhoods, which was later acquired by Redfin. His extensive background in technology includes roles such as Senior Vice President of Product and Design at Redfin and Lead Program Manager for the Windows UX Team at Microsoft. Lerner holds a degree in Computer Science from Brown University and has been involved in various mission-driven startups.245
Lerner's efforts with Two Screens for Teachers have garnered attention for addressing the urgent needs of teachers who often lack adequate technology for remote instruction. The organization operates in partnership with DonorsChoose, facilitating donations and ensuring that contributions are tax-deductible. Lerner's commitment to improving educational experiences through technology continues to shape his professional endeavors.1346