Vic Vuchic

About Vic Vuchic

Seasoned leader in education technology, product and philanthropy. Expert in learning science, innovation, product strategy and scaling what works. Launched game-changing initiatives that have increased access to education and improved learning for 10s of millions of learners in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa.Vic is the Sr Advisor to the President of US Programs at the Gates Foundation. His focus is across AI and Digital Initiatives, as well as motivation and engagement in learning for priority populations. Prior, Vic was the Chief Strategy Officer at Digital Promise Global(DPG) and Founder of the Learner Variability Project(LVP). Vic raised over $40 million to conceptualize and launch the Learner Variability Project and he helped lead growth of DPG from 25 to over 200 employees in just 7 years. Prior to DPG Vic developed strategies and managed over $100 million in technology focused grants at the Hewlett Foundation to fund and grow the Open Education/Open Courseware movement and create and advance the Deeper Learning strategy. The Open Education movement uses technology to create free, high quality educational material to close the gap for access to education around the world. The Deeper Learning strategy focuses on improving the assessment of higher order skills in order to increase the quality of K12 education.He completed his Masters degree in Education and Technology at Stanford University and Bachelors degree in Systems Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania. Previous experience includes 8 years in high tech in Silicon Valley across startups and big businesses including Internet and Mobile Consulting with expertise in human centric system design and innovation methodologies. Extensive experience designing and developing large scale systems across a wide range of industries.Specialties: Education and TechnologyLearning ScienceProduct StrategyPhilanthropyStrategic GrantmakingInnovation Methodologies/Design thinkingEnd-User centric system/technology designSystems and process modeling

Experience

1. Member Board of Directors

   Thinkster Learning

   Apr 2022 — Present

   Member of Board of Directors for Thinkster. From comprehensive, AI-driven math coaching to at-home practice materials, Thinkster provides math tutoring programs for every student and family.

Education

• Berklee College of Music

  Jazz Flute Performance

• University of Pennsylvania

  BSE, Systems Science Engineering

• Stanford University

  MA, Education - Learning Design and Technology

  2006 — 2007

Skills

• Educational Leadership
• System Design
• Digital Strategy
• Strategic Partnerships
• Blended Learning
• Information Architecture
• Systems Engineering
• Product Management
• Private Foundations
• Grants
• Start-Ups
• Higher Education
• IT Strategy
• Strategic Planning
• User Experience Design
• Experience Design
• Strategy
• Entrepreneurship
• Project Management
• User-Centered Design
• User Experience
• Fundraising
• Mobile Devices
• Education
• Interaction Design
• Philanthropy
• Innovation
• Consulting
• Program Management
• Educational Technology