Stephen Gilfus

Washington D.C. Metro Area, dc United States

Founder Blackboard Inc., EdTech Investor, Venture Capitalist, Industry Advisor, EDUpreneur, Inventor, Change Agent

Stephen is known as a "father of modern day eLearning", as the primary business, and technical lead of Blackboard Inc. one of the world's most widely used eLearning systems. Stephen is an education visionary, serial entrepreneur, business leader, and noted software designer and inventor. He sits on the board of several educational technology venture backed companies, is an LP in a number of EdTech funds and networks, and provides counsel to CEO's of education companies and President's of academic institutions Mr. Gilfus launched a distinguished career as a founder of DC based Blackboard Inc. and a principal designer of the company's platforms and products. His work with educational ins...