Mark Angel

Mark Angel, CEO Amira Learning Mark Angel is the CEO and Co-founder of Amira Learning, a company revolutionizing the way children learn to read through the use of artificial intelligence. Amira, a venture-funded startup, has introduced the first intelligent reading assistant designed specifically for K-5 classrooms. Prior to founding Amira Learning, Mark served as the Chief Technology Officer at Renaissance Learning, where he led the R&D organization and contributed to the success of two of the most widely used reading apps in the United States – Accelerated Reader and STAR.With over 30 years of experience in Silicon Valley, Mark has held roles as a CEO, CTO, and General Manager for several pioneering companies in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Natural Language Processing, including Ernst & Young, Nuance, and KANA Software. He has founded two successful startups: Papyrus Technology, an early leader in Wall Street trading technology acquired by Ernst & Young, and Knova, a company that pioneered contact center technology, went public, and was eventually acquired by a leading private equity firm.Mark is a named inventor on more than 10 patents in the areas of natural language processing. His extensive background and innovative contributions have positioned him as a leading figure in the development of AI-driven educational technology.