Jason Towne Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

United States

About Squirrel AI Learning Inc.Squirrel AI Learning Inc. is a leading educational technology company specializing in artificial intelligence-driven personalized learning solutions. Our mission is to revolutionize education through innovative AI technology, providing customized and effective learning experiences for students around the world.Role and Responsibilities:As the Director of Corporate Strategy, I am responsible for shaping and driving the strategic direction of Squirrel AI Learning, North America. Key responsibilities include:Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-term strategic plans to achieve business goals and drive growth.Market Analysis: Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and competitive dynamics.Partnership Development: Forge and manage strategic partnerships and alliances to expand our market presence and enhance our offerings.Operational Efficiency: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency and drive business performance.Innovation Leadership: Lead initiatives to innovate and enhance our AI-driven learning solutions, keeping us at the forefront of educational technology.Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders, including potential franchisees, investors, and industry partners, to communicate our vision and strategic priorities.Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.Achievements:Successfully launched strategic initiatives that have driven significant growth and market expansion.Established key partnerships that have enhanced our technological capabilities and market reach.Led the development of innovative AI solutions that have improved educational outcomes for thousands of students.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

R&D on the most effective uses of artificial intelligence in education.

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Lead the planning, development, and operations of HIVE's Study Trek, a networking platform that organizes select students from across Harvard University, and the greater Boston community, that show a committed dedication and passion in the areas of innovation, education technology, and/or educational entrepreneurship. HIVE provides access to resources, mentors, networks, workshops, and competitions to develop impactful solutions to worldwide education problems.

United States

Co-Author (with Apple VP of Education John Couch) of the books Rewiring Education: How Technology Can Unlock Every Student's Potential (Amazon http://a.co/ekHz1Zl), My Life at Apple (https://a.co/d/gA6XKOe), and System Failure (forthcoming).

Orlando, Florida

Member of the Y's senior leadership team with association-wide oversight of 27 youth programs across six counties. Lead a team of twenty-two directors and five vice-presidents in a collaborative organizational effort that used innovative methods to create the organization's first best-practices handbook. Implemented a team-based leadership structure involving over seventy staff and volunteers, which successfully transformed the competitive and decentralized system into a culture of knowledge sharing, collaboration, and mentoring.

Winter Park, Florida

Researched, wrote, and published the critically acclaimed book, Conversations with America's Best Teachers, which consists of 18 exclusive, in-depth interviews with National Teachers of the Year. Since its publication in 2009, I have spoken at hundreds of education events, K-12 schools, colleges, and nonprofits across the country. I have had several articles published in Education Week, and advised educators from all over the world.

Beverly Hills, California, United States

Master’S Degree, Education

Bachelor’S Degree, Public Policy Analysis