John Olsen
About John Olsen
John Olsen serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Teaching Strategies, LLC, where he has worked since 2019. With over 20 years of experience in the Early Childhood Ed-Tech sector, he has a strong background in strategy execution, growth-stage scaling, and digital transformation.
Work at Teaching Strategies
John Olsen has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Teaching Strategies, LLC since 2019. In this role, he focuses on executing strategies that drive scalable impact in the Early Childhood Ed-Tech sector. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to enhancing technology-enabled products and services aimed at improving educational outcomes.
Previous Leadership Roles
Before joining Teaching Strategies, John Olsen held several key leadership positions. He was the Interim CEO and Executive Chairman at Envision Experience from 2014 to 2018. Prior to that, he served as President and CEO of Delta Career Education Corporation from 2013 to 2018. His experience also includes a role as EVP Operations and General Manager at K12 from 2004 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
John Olsen earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Sciences from the United States Naval Academy, where he studied from 1985 to 1989. He later obtained an MBA with a focus on Strategy and International Business from the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business, completing his studies from 1997 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in Ed-Tech digital transformation and customer lifecycle management.
Professional Experience
John Olsen has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles within the Early Childhood Ed-Tech sector. His career includes positions at America Online as Vice President of Performance Improvement and at the United States Navy as a Supply Officer. He also worked as a Strategy and Operations Consultant at DiamondCluster International and served as a White House Military Social Aide.
Skills and Specializations
John Olsen specializes in growth-stage scaling, mergers and acquisitions, and six sigma process management. He possesses significant experience in managing multi-site operations, which enhances his capability to lead organizations through digital transformation and operational improvements.