Profile
Jonathan D.
Harber was the founder of DIVA Corp.
of America (1990) serving as CEO from 1990 to 1993; Kinderactive (1995) serving as President from 1995 to 1997; NewKidCo International, Inc. (1997) serving as Chairman from 1997 to 1998; and Schoolnet, Inc. (1998) serving as Chief Executive Officer from 1998 to 2011.
Current jobs included Chief Executive Officer at Schoolnet, Inc.; Chairman at Started Cos., Inc. since 2016; Founding Chairman at Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School; Director at The Fund For Public Schools, Inc.; and Senior Advisor at Bridge Growth Partners LLC since 2021.
Former jobs included CEO at Pearson Education Ltd. from 2011 to 2014; Chairman at NewKidCo International, Inc.; Director at Trail Blazers, Inc.; Director at Active Internet Technologies LLC; Director at New York City Outward Bound, Inc.; Director at Education Management Corp.; Director at Active Internet Technologies LLC from 2016 to 2022; and President at Avant Group Corp.
Education history included an undergraduate degree from Wesleyan University conferred in 1986 and a graduate degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology conferred in 1990.
Jonathan Harber active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is a public charter school system serving grades 6 through 12 across two campuses: Launch Middle School at 1580 Dean Street and Launch High School at 475 53rd Street. The private company is based in Brooklyn. The schools focus on experiential learning, emphasizing hands-on projects and real-world problem solving to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and character needed for future success. Core values include community, close-knit student groups, equity, restorative practices, social justice, sustainability, and college and career readiness. | Chairman | - |
The Fund For Public Schools, Inc.
The Fund For Public Schools, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides funds for public schools | Director/Board Member | - |
Bridge Growth Partners LLC
Bridge Growth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bridge Growth Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology and technology enabled services sectors. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Consultant / Advisor | 2021-10-31 |
Started Cos., Inc.
Started Cos., Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides fund raising services | Chairman | 2016-03-31 |
Schoolnet, Inc.
Schoolnet, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides online assessment and reporting system | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Jonathan Harber
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Active Internet Technologies LLC
Active Internet Technologies LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software services for schools | Director/Board Member | 2021-12-31 |
Pearson Education Ltd.
Pearson Education Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides education and publishing services | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-01-30 |
Schoolnet, Inc.
Schoolnet, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides online assessment and reporting system | Chief Executive Officer | 2011-05-31 |
NewKidCo International, Inc.
NewKidCo International, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and publishes video games for game console systems | Founder | 1998-12-30 |
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Education Management Corp.
Education Management Corp. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Offers academic programs to students through campus-based and online instruction | Commercial Services |
NewKidCo International, Inc.
NewKidCo International, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and publishes video games for game console systems | Technology Services |
DIVA Corp. of America
DIVA Corp. of America Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Provides computer consulting services | Technology Services |
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Functions as a College/University | Finance |
Wesleyan University
Wesleyan University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Schoolnet, Inc.
Schoolnet, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides online assessment and reporting system | Technology Services |
Trail Blazers, Inc.
Trail Blazers, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates and manages basket ball teams | Consumer Services |
Avant Group Corp.
Avant Group Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Develops and sells consolidated accounting package software | Technology Services |
New York City Outward Bound, Inc.
New York City Outward Bound, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit educational organization that changes lives, builds teams and transforms schools | Commercial Services |
The Fund For Public Schools, Inc.
The Fund For Public Schools, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Provides funds for public schools | Health Services |
Pearson Education Ltd.
Pearson Education Ltd. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Provides education and publishing services | Consumer Services |
Kinderactive | |
Active Internet Technologies LLC
Active Internet Technologies LLC Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides software services for schools | Technology Services |
Bridge Growth Partners LLC
Bridge Growth Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bridge Growth Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology and technology enabled services sectors. It provides financing for buyout transactions. | Finance |
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School is a public charter school system serving grades 6 through 12 across two campuses: Launch Middle School at 1580 Dean Street and Launch High School at 475 53rd Street. The private company is based in Brooklyn. The schools focus on experiential learning, emphasizing hands-on projects and real-world problem solving to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and character needed for future success. Core values include community, close-knit student groups, equity, restorative practices, social justice, sustainability, and college and career readiness. | Consumer Services |
Started Cos., Inc.
Started Cos., Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Provides fund raising services | Miscellaneous |
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