Will Houghteling
About Will Houghteling
Will Houghteling is the EVP of Product & Marketing at FranklinCovey, with a background in founding Strive and various roles at Google and YouTube.
Current Role at FranklinCovey
Will Houghteling currently holds the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) of Product & Marketing at FranklinCovey. He started in this role in 2023. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing product development and marketing strategies to drive business growth and innovation for the company.
Previous Roles at FranklinCovey
Prior to his current role, Will Houghteling has held various positions at FranklinCovey. He served as EVP of Product from 2022 to 2023, and as VP of Product (Platform) from 2021 to 2022. In these roles, he was instrumental in shaping the company's product strategies and furthering platform development efforts.
Founder & CEO of Strive
From 2017 to 2021, Will Houghteling founded and served as CEO of Strive, a company based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His leadership led to the eventual acquisition of Strive by FranklinCovey. During his tenure, he was key in driving the company toward its mission and business goals.
Experience at Google and YouTube
Will Houghteling's career includes significant roles at Google and YouTube. He worked as the Education Partnerships Lead for Google+ from 2012 to 2013, and as a Product Marketing Manager at YouTube from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, he was an Associate Product Marketing Manager at Google from 2009 to 2011, indicating expertise in product marketing and partnerships within major tech firms.
Educational Background
Will Houghteling earned his Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Government from Harvard University, where he studied from 2005 to 2009. Prior to attending Harvard, he completed his high school education at Head Royce, graduating in 2005.