Meet the Team
Head of RDI Strategy & Operations
John brings a strong blend of corporate strategy, ops management, business development, and emerging AI/EdTech experience. With a background in startups, major project execution, and operational/fiscal leadership, he helps move education ventures from concept to scalable enterprises. John strengthens commercialization strategy, operational scalability, partnership development, and long-term venture execution, ensuring that RDI’s innovations are sustainable, market-ready, and positioned for growth.
Head of Education & Ethos
Rachel brings a blend of educational leadership, curriculum innovation, staff development, and strategic planning expertise. Her background positions her to bridge the gap between instructional realities and scalable innovation, helping ensure that new ventures, products, and operating models are grounded in authentic school needs rather than abstract theory. Rachel’s leadership is critical for connecting product strategy, educator adoption, operational implementation, and long-term school impact into a cohesive innovation pipeline.
Head of Policy & LaunchEd
Kirianne brings deep expertise at the intersection of K–12 education, strategic operations, external affairs, and education policy. Her background in driving large-scale initiatives across school systems, innovation, and stakeholder engagement positions her as a connector between education operators, policymakers, industry partners, and emerging technologies. Kirianne helps translate policy shifts, regulatory realities, and public-sector dynamics into actionable growth strategies, partnerships, and scalable solutions that can successfully operate within real educational ecosystems.