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Jeremy Johnson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Andela, a company that builds high-performing, distributed engineering teams with Africa’s most talented software developers. Founded on the premise that brilliance is evenly distributed, Andela is solving the global technical talent shortage while catalyzing the growth of tech ecosystems on the African continent.
Prior to founding Andela, Jeremy co-founded 2U, one of the fastest-growing education technology startups to date. 2U went public in 2014 (NASDAQ: TWOU) and continues to transform higher education by delivering the world’s best online degree programs with top tier universities.
Jeremy is recognized broadly for his work as an education innovator. He has spoken on education and entrepreneurship at meetings hosted by the White House and Congress. His speaking appearances include conferences and college campuses around the world as well as media outlets like NBC, ABC, FOX, and CNBC. Jeremy was named “30 Under 30” by Inc. Magazine in 2012 and Forbes in 2013 and 2014.
Outside of Andela, Jeremy serves on the board of the Young Entrepreneur Council and the education non-profit PENCIL and co-authored a book for the World Economic Forum: ‘Education & Skills 2.0: New Targets & Innovative Approaches.’
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2014
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Information Technology, Software, Consulting, Human Resources, B2B
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2U
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Zandigo
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2006 - 2007
Fitz Gate Ventures
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Jeremy Johnson is the Co-founder and CEO at Andela, based in New York, New York, United States, North America. With a background in Information Technology, Jeremy Johnson has a rich history of leadership and innovation. Explore their detailed professional journey, key connections, and contributions to the industry on our platform.
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Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Money Raised |
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Jul 05, 2023 | Bluesky | Seed Round - Bluesky | 8.0M |
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