Megan O’Connor

Education & Future of Work Founder, Operator, Speaker, and Investor

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Bio

Megan O'Connor is an entrepreneur and operator focused on solving complex problems related to education and the future of work.

As the Head of Strategic Partnerships at Chegg Skills, O'Connor is expanding Chegg’s footprint in the skills education and the professional certificate space. Prior to Chegg, O'Connor was an Entrepreneur in Residence at Kaplan Test Prep and the Founder/CEO of Clark (acquired by Noodle). Clark provides educators with economic opportunities by giving them software tools to start tutoring businesses and prior to its acquisition was funded by leading venture investors, including Light Speed Venture Partners and Human Ventures.

In addition to her work as an operation, O’Connor is a Venture Partner at Gutter Capital, a Reach Roadrunner for Reach Capital, and on the Impact Advisory Committee of Apollo Capital's Impact Fund. She has an MPA from NYU's Wagner School of Public Service and a BA from Santa Clara University.

Speaking Engagements

World Economic Forum Davos, Switzerland

World Economic Forum Davos, Switzerland

ASU GSV San Diego, CA

ASU GSV San Diego, CA

Viva Tech Paris, France

Viva Tech Paris, France

NASDAQ, TD Ameritrade Network

NASDAQ TD Ameritrade Network

Check out Megan's column on Inc.com, “Doing Well While Doing Good”

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