Michael Horn

Michael B. Horn is a prominent figure in the education and digital learning space, focusing on the future of education and work. He is a senior strategist at Guild Education, where he partners with employers to offer education and upskilling opportunities to America's workforce.12 Horn is also an adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.4

As an author, Horn has written several books on education, including the upcoming "Job Moves: 9 Steps for Making Progress in Your Career" (November 2024).23 He co-hosts popular education podcasts "Future U" and "Class Disrupted," and is a regular contributor to Forbes.com.3

Horn's expertise extends to various roles:

1. Co-founder and distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation13
2. Executive editor at Education Next12
3. Venture partner at NextGen Venture Partners14
4. Board member and advisor for various education organizations, including Imagine Worldwide and Minerva University3

He holds a BA in history from Yale University and an MBA from Harvard Business School.12 Horn was selected as a 2014 Eisenhower Fellow and named one of the 100 most important people in education technology by Tech&Learning magazine.13