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Conner Burt

Founder

Founder at Lessonly

Greater Indianapolis

FoundedLessonly

About

Conner Burt is the co-founder of Lessonly, later known as Seismic Learning, which was acquired by Seismic in 2021. He advises and invests in early-stage companies, including Kibbies, Reins, and NeighborServ, and serves on the board of NeighborServ. He is based in Indianapolis, where his wife operates a local bookstore called The Whispering Shelf.

Founder at Lessonly

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Lessonly's investors · 13

a16z cryptoMenlo Park · since 2025Allos VenturesCincinnati · $1M – $6M checksAmber GroupGurgaon · since 2025Atlantic Vantage PointParis · $1M – $150M checks · since 2020AXA Venture PartnersNew YorkElevate VenturesIndianapolis · $20K – $2M checksHigh AlphaIndianapolis · since 2016Jackson Square VenturesSan Francisco · $1M – $5M checksJMI EquityLa Jolla · $25M – $250M checksOpenView Venture PartnersBoston · $5M – $20M checks · since 2017Polychain CapitalSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checks · since 2025Rethink Capital PartnersNew York · $1M – $3M checksSapphire VenturesMenlo Park · $5M – $20M checks

Co-founders at Lessonly

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John Maxwell YoderExecutive Officer, Director

Experience

  1. Neighbor ServeBoardcurrent2025 — present
  2. KibbiesBoardcurrent2024 — present
  3. Orr FellowshipBoard Chaircurrent2023 — presentIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
  4. LessonlyCo-Founder, President (acquired by Seismic)2013 — 2023
  5. Sales AssemblyAdvisory Board Member2019 — 2021
  6. NC State SoccerAssistant Coach2013 — 2014Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
  7. ExactTargetEnterprise Account Executive2012 — 2013Indianapolis, Indiana Area
  8. Orr FellowshipOrr Fellow2011 — 2013
  9. iGoDigitalStrategic Account Manager (acquired by ExactTarget)2011 — 2012Greater Indianapolis
  10. Back to Earth CompostFounder2009 — 2010

Skills & more

Collaborative Problem Solving3leadership4Fly Fishing4Entrepreneurship52Business Planning12Social Media25Online Marketing20Online Advertising9Email Marketing11Leadership56Business Development13E-commerce12
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Frequently asked questions

Who is Conner Burt?
Conner Burt is the co-founder of Lessonly, later known as Seismic Learning, which was acquired by Seismic in 2021. He advises and invests in early-stage companies, including Kibbies, Reins, and NeighborServ, and serves on the board of NeighborServ. He is based in Indianapolis, where his wife operates a local bookstore called The Whispering Shelf.
Where does Conner Burt work?
Conner Burt is Founder of Lessonly.
What companies did Conner Burt found?
Conner Burt founded Lessonly.
Where did Conner Burt go to school?
Conner Burt studied at Butler University (Bachelor of Science, Economics, Biology).

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Butler University mafia3

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Brodie MeyerBachelor's DegreeFounded YourcoLisa JarrettPhysiologyFounded BabyPlus

Neighbor Serve mafia2

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Aman BrarDirectorFounded Jobvite

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Frank LevinsonInvestor at Phoenix Venture PartnersChloe KindermanDirector, Investment Management at TitletownTechJoel BrightfieldPrincipal at SixThirty VenturesHayes BarnesDirector of Marketing at Elevate VenturesBrighid KingPlatform Operations Manager at Elevate VenturesAdam BauerManaging Partner at Caduceus Capital Partners

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Shared employers

Also worked at Orr Fellowship7

Mike FitzgeraldInvestor at High AlphaAva HuntAnalyst at Miami University Redhawk VenturesBlake KoriathPartner and CFO at High AlphaAmanda CarrollSenior Executive Assistant & Director of Real Estate at High AlphaErin CrowtherAnalyst at HG VenturesDrew BeechlerVP, Marketing at Alloy Partners

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Also worked at Lessonly5

Eric TobiasInvestor at High AlphaMike FitzgeraldInvestor at High AlphaKristian AndersenCo-founder and partner at High AlphaDon AquilanoManaging Director at Allos VenturesRicky PelletierPartner at OpenView Venture Partners

Also worked at Sales Assembly2

Jason FelgerPartner at Jump CapitalJonathan EllisFounder and Managing Director at Sandalphon Capital

Also worked at NC State Soccer23

Blake PattonFounder & Managing Partner at Tech Square VenturesJulia YanSenior Associate at Prelude VenturesLucy LiuPrincipal at Longwood FundJay PatelInvestment Advisor at PICUS CAPITALPeter WurmanAdvisor at Cybernetix VenturesBo ZhaoDirector of Commercialization at First Bight Ventures

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