Neal Shenoy

Neal is CEO & Co-Founder of Begin. Begin’s mission is to provide children the best educational start possible. Neal manages Begin’s purpose and vision, sets its strategic plan, recruits talent and manages its relationships with investors and partners. Begin is a market leader in the fast growing early learning segment of ed tech: top 5 in the world as measured by revenues and subscribers. Early childhood is the most critical segment of learning: 85% of a child's cognitive development occurs before age 5, yet 98% of spending occurs after age 5. Begin has a proprietary, proven early learning system that prepares children 0 - 10 for school and life through digital apps, tangible kits, classes, and tutoring under the Learn with Sesame, HOMER, codeSpark, Little Passports, and Kidpass brands. Begin products are best in class: 65+ industry awards, average NPS score of 70+, Fast Company's "10 Most Innovative Companies Globally in Education in 2021". BEGiN is supported by world class investors including Wellington Management, Sesame Street, LEGO Ventures, Gymboree, Advancit Capital, Great Oaks Ventures, Interlock Partners, GSV Acceleration, ideaLab, and others.