BrightBytes


Overview

Schools are under enormous pressure to improve teacher technology use, but they don't have a scalable way to measure teacher skills & provide professional growth. BrightBytes provides a SaaS-based platform with (1) Tech Index © a web-based application that scores a school’s technology use and delivers plans for improvement, and (2) Tech Hub © a modular training platform that uses game mechanics to make teacher learning social, engaging and fun

Management Team

CEO

Rob Mancabelli

A speaker and writer on educational innovation, Rob's the co-author of the book Personal Learning Networks (2011). He has over a decade of experience leading school technology programs, and he’s helped thousands of educators develop dynamic, 21st Century learning environments. Rob is a keynote presenter at education conferences and a columnist for District Administration. He serves on the educational advisory boards for Dell & Acer.

COO

Hisham Anwar

Hisham’s core expertise is focused on building and managing global technology strategies and new product portfolios. He has over 12 years of leadership experience in senior management with a variety of technology companies ranging from seed stage startups to established market leaders such as Moody’s, Royal Dutch/NWA, Mamapedia, GiftCast, Dorado and most recently at Zynga where manages the company’s global technology strategy.