Founder

Charles Thornburgh

Advisors

Charles Thornburgh
Founder
Protagonist

I am an Entrepreneur in Residence at Humanist Venture Studio, where I’m focused on leveraging advancements in AI to create transformative experiences for learners.

As a six-time edtech founder, I have dedicated my career to building category-defining companies and products that unlock human potential. As the founder and CEO of Civitas Learning, I pioneered a new category of student success solutions, helping institutions improve outcomes at scale and empowering millions of students to achieve meaningful results.

Beyond founding companies, I’ve been privileged to support exceptional education entrepreneurs as a mentor, board member, and advisor, contributing to ventures that have enhanced learning and outcomes for students from K-12 through higher education and beyond.

Today, I’m applying the lessons from my entrepreneurial journey to address persistent challenges in education. Energized by the potential of AI and large language models, I’m focused on creating tools that will help more of us thrive in our rapidly evolving world.

My family and I are currently on a worldschooling adventure, drawing endless inspiration from learning and exploring together across continents.