James Shelton
Director/Board Member chez DUOLINGO, INC.
Fortune : 938 127 $ au 31/03/2024
Profil
James H.
Shelton was the founder of LearnNow, Inc. (founded in 1999) where he served as President & COO from 1999 to 2002.
He currently holds multiple positions including Advisory Board Chairman at NMGF Management LLC, Director at District of Columbia College Access Program, Independent Director at Duolingo, Inc. (since 2020), Director at My Brother's Keeper Alliance, Chief Investment & Impact Officer at Blue Meridian Partners LLC (since 2020), and Partner at Amandla Enterprises LLC (since 2018).
Previously, he held positions such as Director at Graham Holdings Co. (2015-2016), Director at Intrepid Holdings, Inc., Director at Knowledge Universe, Inc. (1998-1999), Program Director at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (2003-2010), President & Chief Impact Officer at 2U, Inc. (2016), Chief Operating Officer at US Department of Education (District of Columbia) (2013-2015), Partner at NewSchools Venture Fund (2002-2003), and President-Education at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative LLC (2016-2018).
Mr. Shelton's education includes a graduate degree from Stanford University, an undergraduate degree from Morehouse College, and an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Détentions connues dans des sociétés publiques
| Société | Date | Nombre d'actions | Valorisation | Date de valorisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
DUOLINGO, INC. CLASS A
0,01% | 01/02/2024 | 4 253 ( 0,01% ) | 938 127 $ | 31/03/2024 |
Postes actifs de James Shelton
| Sociétés | Poste | Début |
|---|---|---|
| DUOLINGO, INC. | Director/Board Member | 01/10/2020 |
NMGF Management LLC
 NMGF Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance NMGF Management LLC (New Markets Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Mark Anthony Grovic and Robb Tyler Doub. The firm is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland. | Chairman | - |
| Amandla Enterprises LLC | Private Equity Investor | 01/07/2018 |
Blue Meridian Partners LLC
 Blue Meridian Partners LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Blue Meridian Partners LLC is a philanthropic organization that aims to find and fund scalable solutions to problems that limit economic and social mobility for young people and families in poverty. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company provides transformative capital, capacity-building support, and strategic advice to empower visionary leaders to expand their impact and reach. The organization works nationwide and within specific communities to address challenges from cradle to career. Blue Meridian Partners recognizes that economic mobility is tied to racial equity and invests in strategies that tackle systemic inequities. The company was founded by Nancy Roob, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2020 |
District of Columbia College Access Program
 District of Columbia College Access Program Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services District of Columbia College Access Program provides assistance to the students. It is a non-profit organization funded by Washington-area companies and foundations, encourages and enables DC public high school students to enter and graduate from college. It offers individual and group counseling, financial and application assistance and student support services. District of Columbia College Access Program is located in Washington, DC | Director/Board Member | - |
| My Brother'S Keeper Alliance | Director/Board Member | - |
Anciens postes connus de James Shelton
| Sociétés | Poste | Fin |
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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative LLC
 Chan Zuckerberg Initiative LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Chan Zuckerberg Initiative LLC (CZI) is a private foundation headquartered in Redwood City, California. The firm was founded was co-founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of their local communities. CZI is composed of four funding entities: the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC (the main operational funding vehicle); the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation (a 501(c)(3) private foundation); the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation; and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy, (a 501(c)(4) organization). In addition to traditional grantmaking to support people and organizations working toward their missions in Science, Education, and within their communities, CZI makes venture investments in impact-focused companies, builds tools and products that they can scale and give away for free, and supports capacity building to achieve progress across their work. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/07/2018 |
| 2U, INC. | President | 01/07/2016 |
| GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY | Director/Board Member | 12/05/2016 |
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Formation de James Shelton
| Stanford University | Graduate Degree |
| Morehouse College | Undergraduate Degree |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
Expériences
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Entreprises liées au 1er degré
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Sociétés liées
| Sociétés cotées | 3 |
|---|---|
| GRAHAM HOLDINGS COMPANY | Consumer Services |
| 2U, INC. | Technology Services |
| DUOLINGO, INC. | Technology Services |
| Entreprise privées | 12 |
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| Intrepid Holdings, Inc. | Commercial Services |
Knowledge Universe, Inc.
 Knowledge Universe, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Knowledge Universe, Inc. provides online information and consulting services. It invests in companies such as internet-oriented education, day care & childhood learning, and B2B companies. The company has offices in Menlo Park and Los Angeles. Knowledge Universe was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Menlo Park, CA | Technology Services |
LearnNow, Inc.
 LearnNow, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Part of Independent Charter Academy Network Inc., LearnNow, Inc. operates public schools. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company was founded by James H. Shelton, Eugene V. Wade, Juan Torres. LearnNow was acquired by EdisonLearning, Inc., part of Independent Charter Academy Network Inc. from November 14, 2003 on July 05, 2001 for $31.53 million. | Consumer Services |
NMGF Management LLC
NMGF Management LLC Investment ManagersFinance NMGF Management LLC (New Markets Venture Partners) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002 by Mark Anthony Grovic and Robb Tyler Doub. The firm is headquartered in Fulton, Maryland. | Finance |
US Department of Education (District of Columbia)
 US Department of Education (District of Columbia) General GovernmentGovernment US Department of Education promotes student achievement and preparation for global competitiveness. Its publications include a list of titles aimed at educators, students, parents, and administrators. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Government |
NewSchools Venture Fund
 NewSchools Venture Fund Investment ManagersFinance NewSchools Venture Fund provides funds to other non-profit organization that improves public education. It provides education through powerful ideas and passionate entrepreneurs so that all children especially those in underserved communities have the opportunity to succeed. It supports education entrepreneurs, a special breed of innovators who create new nonprofit and for-profit organizations that redefine the sense of what is possible in public education. The company was founded by Brook H. Byers, Kim Smith and Louis John Doerr in and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. | Finance |
District of Columbia College Access Program
District of Columbia College Access Program Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services District of Columbia College Access Program provides assistance to the students. It is a non-profit organization funded by Washington-area companies and foundations, encourages and enables DC public high school students to enter and graduate from college. It offers individual and group counseling, financial and application assistance and student support services. District of Columbia College Access Program is located in Washington, DC | Commercial Services |
| My Brother'S Keeper Alliance | |
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative LLC
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Chan Zuckerberg Initiative LLC (CZI) is a private foundation headquartered in Redwood City, California. The firm was founded was co-founded by Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg in 2015 to help solve some of society’s toughest challenges — from eradicating disease and improving education, to addressing the needs of their local communities. CZI is composed of four funding entities: the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, LLC (the main operational funding vehicle); the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Foundation (a 501(c)(3) private foundation); the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) at the Silicon Valley Community Foundation; and Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Advocacy, (a 501(c)(4) organization). In addition to traditional grantmaking to support people and organizations working toward their missions in Science, Education, and within their communities, CZI makes venture investments in impact-focused companies, builds tools and products that they can scale and give away for free, and supports capacity building to achieve progress across their work. | Miscellaneous |
Blue Meridian Partners LLC
Blue Meridian Partners LLC Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Blue Meridian Partners LLC is a philanthropic organization that aims to find and fund scalable solutions to problems that limit economic and social mobility for young people and families in poverty. The private company is based in New York, NY. The company provides transformative capital, capacity-building support, and strategic advice to empower visionary leaders to expand their impact and reach. The organization works nationwide and within specific communities to address challenges from cradle to career. Blue Meridian Partners recognizes that economic mobility is tied to racial equity and invests in strategies that tackle systemic inequities. The company was founded by Nancy Roob, who has been the CEO since incorporation. | Miscellaneous |
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
 Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is a nonprofit organization that aims to help people lead healthy and productive lives. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA, and has subsidiaries in the United States. The company's mission is to create a world where everyone has equal opportunities. The company is guided by the belief that every life has equal value. The foundation is currently working on 'the big catch-up' project, which aims to increase vaccination levels among children to pre-pandemic levels and strengthen primary healthcare services for essential immunization in the future. The company was founded by Melinda French Gates and William H. Gates, and the CEO is Mark Suzman. | Commercial Services |
| Amandla Enterprises LLC |
