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Ben Kornell

Ben is the Managing Partner of Common Sense Growth Fund at Common Sense Media, a School Board Member for the San Carlos School District as well as the Co-Founder and Podcast Host of Edtech Insiders. 


In 2021, Ben took on the role of Chief Growth Officer at Higher Ground Education, where he played a key role in acquiring Altitude Learning and expanding the Montessori Schools Network. Before that, he served as the President & CEO of Altitude Learning and AltSchool, where they focused on shifting educational models to be learner-centered. 


Prior to their roles in the education sector, Ben worked as the Executive Director and COO at Envision Learning Partners. Ben also gained experience in the healthcare industry as a Regional Operations Director and Director of Strategic Business Development and Corporate Strategy at DaVita.