Welcome to MBAE new member, George Kane! George has spent his career at the intersection of education and technology and now leads ed-tech venture investing at Emerson Collective. He joined Emerson from Apple, where he served as Director of Education Partnerships. In previous roles at Pearson, Blackboard, School Specialty, ZDNet, and Houghton Mifflin, he led development of new products, new markets, and strategic planning and partnerships.

George is especially interested in early literacy and its central role in unlocking lifelong success, and in helping youth understand and access pathways to college and career. He has served on the boards of Amplify, LearnPlatform, the Education Industry Association, and other companies and nonprofits.

MBAE members inform our work by sharing their experience and perspective on education and workforce development issues. Together with our partners and affiliates, we’re working to promote a high-quality public education system that prepares every student for success leading to more equitable opportunities, a stronger, more diverse workforce, and a thriving Massachusetts economy. Visit www.mbae.org/membership for more information.