NICK GUPTA- FOUNDER & CEO

 

After a long career in management consulting, Nick launched TestCred to pursue his entrepreneurial dream. During his consulting tenure, Nick worked for a Private Equity firm – RivenRock Capital as well as global consulting firms including Deloitte and BearingPoint. At RivenRock, Nick advised executive leadership of RivenRock’s invested portfolio companies on strategic direction, operational efficiencies and workforce management. During his years with consulting firms, Nick drove large scale Organizational Redesigns which included rolling out corporate training programs for workforces of client organizations. Nick has designed and implemented training programs for corporate clients including Wal-Mart, NBC Universal and Tokio Marine Nichido. Nick attended University of Maryland for his Bachelors and Purdue University for his MBA. Nick recently relocated to Chicago with his wife and son.

 

 

 

FARHAN RAUF- DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

 

Farhan is a serial entrepreneur, who has operated and managed several start up ventures. Prior to joining TestCred, Farhan's ventures included managing both online and traditional "brick and mortar" businesses. His prior ventures include iPostShippingSolutions, MRauf Corporation and launching a cosmetics retail brand. Farhan has successfully grown his ventures from seed to healthy, EBITDA positive businesses that have returned 20X investment upon exit. Farhan graduated from DePaul University with a concentration in Business & Accounting. Farhan lives in Chicago with his wife and three year old daughter.

 

 

 

ISABEL AMEND- HEAD OF CURRICULUM AND CONTENT



Isabel is responsible for developing the curricular content that is delivered through TestCred’s adaptive learning platform. She is also currently studying Ethics, Politics and Economics at Yale University. Isabel brings ample experience as a SAT tutor for Kaplan and a private high school tutor for Cauhoi Tutors in Northern Virginia. She also brings previous start-up experience, having started her own independent tutoring practice in Arlington, VA and a stint as a freelance reporter and development intern at a Cleveland-based start-up. During her free time Isabel travels with friends and coaches track and field.

 

 

 

BECK LEWELLEN

 

Beck brings a deep passion for education innovation and an entrepreneurial drive to TestCred. He holds a Bachelors in Secondary Science Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Teacher Leadership from Miami University. In addition to his academic credentials, Beck has several years of experience tutoring high school and college level students.  He has called Chicago home for the past two years.

 

 

 

CALLIE FOSBURGH

 

Callie has come to TestCred by way of Yale University, where she studied Classical Civilizations. She has extensive experience in both writing and technology, and as a student worked for Yale’s ITS department. Callie enjoys working with students, coaching swimming, and playing the bass in her free time.