Learning Games Studios, Inc.

Website http://www.LearningGamesStudios.com

Founded 2015

Employees 4

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Overview

Coming out of a research network led by the MIT Education Arcade, Learning Games Studios offers evidence-based educational games for adult education and workforce training to help underserved learners unlock skills and level up. Our educational games excite, motivate and engage learners, with proven efficacy. Mobile delivery not only makes access by learners easier but also drives value for employers and training providers by lowering costs.

Management Team

CEO & Founder

Ira Sockowitz

Ira brings management and P&L experience, having previously led a game-based learning research network and managed U.S. Dept. of Education awards totaling $135 million. He has also been a consultant to the New York City Dept. of Education and several education not-for-profits. Previously, Ira served in a number of senior-level posts in local, state and federal governments, gaining domain expertise on workforce development and funding streams.

SVP, Sales & Marketing

Mark Engelter

Mark has worked for several successful startups, where he was a key contributor to significant growth that led to acquisitions. Most recently, he launched a new business within Pearson English focused on digital/mobile products. Mark brings expertise on analyzing markets and understanding customers, product marketing and brand positioning, and executing marketing and sales enablement plans to deliver business results.