Nearpod

Nearpod offers an interactive, instructional platform that merges formative assessment and dynamic media for live and self-paced learning experiences. Nearpod was acquired by Renaissance Learning in February 2021.

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U.S. & Canada
Selected: 2018
Education & Talent
K-12

Emiliano Abramzon

Emiliano Abramzon is a Co-Founder of Nearpod. Nearpod offers an interactive instructional platform that merges real-time formative assessment and dynamic media for live and self-paced learning experiences inside and outside of the classroom. In March 2021, Nearpod was acquired by Renaissance Learning.

Emiliano also co-founded RESMA LLC, which offers Real Estate investment advice and property management to foreigners investing in the US.

In his free time, Emiliano enjoys spending time with his family, reading, and playing sports. He is now paying it forward as an Endeavor Mentor and is part of Endeavor Miami’s Board of Directors.

Felipe Sommer

Felipe Sommer is a seasoned entrepreneur, advisor and investor focused on education and technology. He has over 20 years of experience as a Founder and C-level operator of companies in Edtech, SaaS, Marketing and Real Estate.

As Co-Founder of Nearpod, Felipe built one of the most recognizable brands in Edtech and developed a mobile digital platform that empowers educators to create learning experiences that engage and inspire millions of students around the world. In 2021, Felipe led Nearpod to a successful exit to Renaissance Learning. Currently, Felipe is working as an advisor to education companies at all stages of growth, venture funds, PE firms and corporate innovators.

Guido Kovalskys

Guido Kovalskys has been an entrepreneur for most of his career, Co-Founding Nearpod, Bionexo, and Hexacta. He loves to work on fixing problems that he finds both meaningful and interesting. Guido has an MBA from UC Berkely and an undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires, Argentina.