Michael Chasen
FounderFounder at Class Technologies
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
FoundedClass Technologies
About
Michael Chasen is a technology entrepreneur and the CEO of Class Technologies, which develops virtual classroom software for platforms including Zoom and Microsoft Teams. He co-founded Blackboard Inc., an education software company used by over 20,000 institutions in more than 70 countries, which he took public, led as CEO for seven years, and sold for $1.8 billion. He currently serves as a strategic and financial advisor at IBO Advisors and works as an angel investor and consultant to founders and company owners.
Founder at Class Technologies
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Experience
- IBO AdvisorsStrategic and Financial Advisorcurrent2025 — presentWashington, DC
- ClassFounder & CEOcurrent2020 — presentWashington, DC
- PrecisionHawkCEO2017 — 2020Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
- SocialRadarFounder & CEO2013 — 2017Washington, DC
- BlackboardFounder & CEO1997 — 2012
- KPMGConsultant1996 — 1997
- FBIManagerial Assistant in the Criminal Justic Information Services Division1992 — 1993FBI Headquarters, Washington, DC
Skills & more
public company experienceCEOsCourse Management SystemsBoard of DirectorsLocation Based ServicesMobile Application DevelopmentEnergyConsultingHardwareManagementDronesMicrosoft Teams
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virtual classroomZoomCorporate TrainingSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)Liquidity SolutionsE-learningStart-upsStrategic PartnershipsOnline TrainingE-LearningLearning ManagementFrom Michael's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Chasen?
- Michael Chasen is a technology entrepreneur and the CEO of Class Technologies, which develops virtual classroom software for platforms including Zoom and Microsoft Teams. He co-founded Blackboard Inc., an education software company used by over 20,000 institutions in more than 70 countries, which he took public, led as CEO for seven years, and sold for $1.8 billion. He currently serves as a strategic and financial advisor at IBO Advisors and works as an angel investor and consultant to founders and company owners.
- Where does Michael Chasen work?
- Michael Chasen is Founder of Class Technologies.
- What companies did Michael Chasen found?
- Michael Chasen founded Class Technologies.
- Where did Michael Chasen go to school?
- Michael Chasen studied at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business (MBA); American University (Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science).
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American University mafia17
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Blackboard mafia2
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PrecisionHawk mafia2
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Same school
Also attended Georgetown University McDonough School of Business129
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Also attended American University96
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Shared employers
Also worked at Class1
Also worked at Blackboard8
Dean NewtonInvestor at Relevance VenturesTom KalinskeInvestor at Alsop Louie PartnersMaia HeymannFounder & General Partner at ConvergeDavid LeePartner - Asia-Pacific, Middle East, & Africa at VU Venture PartnersBob GradyAdvisor at Blockchain CapitalHilliary TurnipseedHead of Platform at Kapor Capital
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Also worked at KPMG357
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Also worked at FBI9
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