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Ray Batra

Co-Founder, Future of Higher Ed

Ray Batra is a prominent figure in the education sector, currently serving on the Advisory Board at Interplay Learning. He is also the Co-Founder of the Future of Higher Ed, a global community aimed at advancing higher education through collaboration among founders, operators, and investors. This initiative has grown to include over 2,000 members since its inception in September 2018.1

Batra has a diverse professional background, having founded ShiftUp, a job training system that was acquired by Springboard in September 2023. His previous roles include working as a Venture Associate at Entangled Group and contributing to EdSurge, an edtech media startup. He has also engaged in various advisory roles with organizations like Teach For America and the College Board, focusing on educational innovation and community development.1

He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy from the University of Michigan, where he also completed minors in Business and Urban Studies. His early career included internships with the U.S. Department of Education and the City of Detroit, showcasing his commitment to public service and education reform.1

Highlights

Mar 24 · EdSurge
HigherEd Year in Review: What We’ve Learned (and Loved) in Our First 365 Days - EdSurge
Dec 7 · EdSurge
Higher-Ed Edtech Conferences You Need to Know for 2017 - EdSurge

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Experience

Co-Founder at Future of Higher Ed since September 2018
Founder at ShiftUp, January 2018 - September 2023

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Public Policy with minors in Business and Urban Studies from University of Michigan

Location

New York, New York, United States