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Company Research Report: 2U, Inc.



Company Overview



  • Name: 2U, Inc.

  • Mission: 2U's mission is to eliminate the back row in higher education by advancing technology and innovation to produce strong learner outcomes at scale. They aim to provide education that fuels ambition and helps transform lives through accessible online programs.

  • Founded: The company was founded in 2008. However, the specific founders are not mentioned in the provided information.

  • Key People:

  • Brian Napack, Executive Chairman

  • Matt Norden, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer

  • Brad Adams, Chief Transformation Officer

  • Anant Agarwal, Chief Academic Officer of 2U & Founder of edX

  • Lillian Brownstein, General Counsel

  • Adam Drudge, Chief People Officer

  • Andrew Hermalyn, President, Degree Program Segment

  • Michael Kurbjeweit, Chief Marketing Officer

  • Andy Morgan, Head of Corporate Development

  • Headquarters: No specific location mentioned in the provided data.

  • Number of Employees: No information is available.

  • Revenue: No information is available.

  • Known For: 2U, Inc. is recognized for its global online learning platform, edX, which provides high-quality, career-relevant education in partnership with leading universities and industry experts.


Products



  • High-level Description:

  • edX Platform: Developed in 2012 by Harvard and MIT, edX connects learners with online programs ranging from free courses to degrees. It caters to various professional disciplines, including AI and public health.

  • Key Features:

  • Thousands of affordable online programs.

  • Partnerships with hundreds of universities, companies, and organizations.

  • A network of 91 million learners across the globe.

  • Digital offerings exceeding 4,700 courses.


Recent Developments



  • New Partnerships and Programs:

  • University of Birmingham: Launch of online master’s programs in Strategic Marketing and Digital Media & Global Communication.

  • MGH Institute of Health Professions: Expanded partnership to offer an online Master of Health Administration and a graduate certificate in healthcare administration.

  • New Products and Features:

  • Expansion of online master's degrees through partnerships with prominent universities.

  • Corporate Changes:

  • 2U announced a Chief Executive Officer transition, with details on a new interim CEO as the company enters a new growth phase.

  • Financial Developments:

  • Completion of a financial restructuring that positions 2U to expand its services and advance its mission of making high-quality education accessible worldwide.


This report provides an in-depth overview of 2U, Inc., highlighting its mission, leadership, product offerings, and recent developments. Further detailed revenue and employee information, if needed, is not available in the provided data.