David Koehn

About David Koehn

As a transformational leader in AI-driven innovation and product strategy, I specialize in turning complex challenges into scalable, customer-focused solutions that redefine industries. With a track record of driving businesses to IPO readiness, scaling SaaS platforms to over $500M ARR, and fostering cross-functional collaboration, I thrive at the intersection of technology, strategy, and leadership.My journey includes leading the Brightspace learning platform at D2L to IPO as SVP of Product, pioneering Oracle\'s first fully multi-tenant SaaS learning product, and driving AI-powered innovation as VP of Product at Udemy. These experiences reflect my passion for building agile, high-performing teams and creating groundbreaking products that deliver measurable results.As a founder of The Batchery, a Berkeley-based accelerator, and as a Partner at Investor Advisor Seed Ventures, I am deeply committed to nurturing start-ups and empowering the next wave of AI and Blockchain innovators. My academic credentials—from Carnegie Mellon to Johns Hopkins—further underscore my dedication to lifelong learning and thought leadership.A public speaker, published author, and active board member, I combine vision with execution to inspire teams and achieve transformational outcomes in global markets. Let\'s connect to explore opportunities to innovate and grow together!

Experience

1. SVP Product & Design

   Skillsoft

   Jan 2026 — Present

   I lead product management for Content Ecosystem and AI Content Creation, including LX Design Studio and the Skills Suites (Leadership & Business, Technology, and Compliance & Risk).

Education

• Middlebury College

  Annenberg Fellow, BSE

  1996 — 1997

• University of Florida

  MFA, Writing

  1990 — 1992

• The Johns Hopkins University - Carey Business School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Innovation

  2020 — 2025

• University of Alaska Fairbanks

  M. Ed (cert), Education

  1995 — 1996

• Carnegie Mellon University

  BA, English

  1987 — 1990

Skills

• Edtech
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Platform
• Product Development
• Program Management
• Product Launch
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Big Data
• Platforms
• Competitive Analysis
• Professional Services
• Selling
• Start-Ups
• Learning Management
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Product Management
• Lead Generation
• Saas
• Collaboration Solutions
• Innovation
• Business Development
• Strategy
• Mobile
• Product Marketing
• Social Networking
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Entrepreneurship
• Strategic Partnerships
• Location Based Services
• Marketing
• Crm
• New Business Development
• Executive Management
• Solution Selling
• Business Alliances
• Business Intelligence
• Consulting
• Management
• Thought Leadership