Ray Henderson
Chairman at HelioCampus, Inc.
Profile
Ray Henderson is an educational technology entrepreneur, strategic advisor, and seed stage investor.
As an operating executive he helped launch several of the most successful companies in education technology.
Ray led product and service development at eCollege, which went public in 1999 and was later acquired by Pearson.
He was president of Pearson’s digital products business unit and assisted the company in developing its first lines of business in online products.
While at Angel Learning he helped pioneer the development of open industry standards that are now the foundation for systems and data interoperability in the education industry.
When Angel was acquired by industry leader Blackboard, Ray became president and CTO of the organization and was recognized for significantly expanding the company’s vision for education and its reputation for service delivery in the industry.
Today Ray leads Lessons Learned Ventures, LLC, a boutique education technology advisory where he is developing portfolio companies and management teams.
He has helped launch a series of successful new companies including Vericite (a plagiarism detection firm acquired by Turn It In/Insight Venture Partners), HelioCampus (institutional analytic spin off from the University of Maryland system) and Lumen Learning (open educational resource alternatives to textbooks).
Ray advised the Pamlico team that acquired Metametrics Inc., where he now serves as Lead Director.
As a member of the Pamlico advisory board, Ray’s focus is helping us source new deals in the rapidly growing education sector.
Ray Henderson active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc.
 IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IMS Global Learning Consortium is a non-profit organization that focuses on advancing technology to improve educational participation and attainment affordably. The private company is based in Lake Mary, FL. The company collaborates with leading suppliers, higher education institutions, K-12 districts and schools, and government organizations to enable better teaching and learning through interoperability and adoption initiatives. IMS sponsors an annual program that recognizes the impact of innovative technology on educational access, affordability, and quality while developing leadership and ideas to help shape the future of educational technology. The CEO of the company is Rob Abel. | Director/Board Member | - |
Pamlico Capital Management LP
 Pamlico Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Pamlico Capital Management LP (Pamlico Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Frederick W. Eubank II, Watts L. Hamrick III and Scott Bullock Perper. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Consultant / Advisor | 2017-12-31 |
HelioCampus, Inc.
 HelioCampus, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services HelioCampus, Inc. develops business-intelligence platform for education services. It offers student analytics, financial analytics, and advancement analytics. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Chairman | 2019-12-31 |
Former positions of Ray Henderson
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|---|---|---|
AEFIS, Inc.
 AEFIS, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services AEFIS, Inc. is a web-based assessment management platform that facilitates the collection and application of real-time assessment data. It provides SaaS solution platform. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Chairman | 2021-12-30 |
MetaMetrics, Inc.
 MetaMetrics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MetaMetrics, Inc. engages in development of scientific measures of academic achievement and complementary technologies. It offers training, resource measurement, and customized consulting services. The company was founded by A. Jackson Stenner and Malbert Smith III in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-12-30 |
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
 Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. provides private education to preschools, elementary, and middle schools. It also operates as an accredited private online school, offering programs for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The firm also offers summer camp programs including sports and games, swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, science, and nature. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in West Chester, PA. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-30 |
Vericite, Inc.
 Vericite, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Advance Publications, Inc., Vericite, Inc. provides software services to the educational sector. Vericite was acquired by Turnitin LLC, part of Advance Publications, Inc. from April 30, 2019 on February 09, 2018. | Chairman | 2018-12-30 |
Lumen Learning LLC
 Lumen Learning LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lumen Learning LLC develops digital course materials that replace expensive textbooks. It helps educational institutions to reduce textbook costs, reinvigorate pedagogy, and improve student success using open educational resources and learning analytics. The firm?s courses include biology, economics, sociology and mathematics. The company was founded by Kim Thanos and David Wiley in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Director/Board Member | 2018-12-30 |
Training of Ray Henderson
| Trinity University | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 12 |
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Nobel Learning Communities, Inc.
Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Nobel Learning Communities, Inc. provides private education to preschools, elementary, and middle schools. It also operates as an accredited private online school, offering programs for students in kindergarten through twelfth grade. The firm also offers summer camp programs including sports and games, swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, science, and nature. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in West Chester, PA. | Commercial Services |
Blackboard, Inc.
 Blackboard, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Blackboard, Inc. provides software applications and related services to the education industry. The firm offers recruitment, student success, and consulting services. Its services are utilized by academic institutions around the globe, including colleges, and universities. The company was founded by Michael L. Chasen, Daniel E. Cane, Stephen Gilfus and Matthew L. Pittinsky in 1997 and is headquartered in Reston, VA. | Technology Services |
Pamlico Capital Management LP
Pamlico Capital Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Pamlico Capital Management LP (Pamlico Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 1988 by Frederick W. Eubank II, Watts L. Hamrick III and Scott Bullock Perper. The firm is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. | Finance |
Pearson Education, Inc.
 Pearson Education, Inc. Publishing: Books/MagazinesConsumer Services Pearson Education, Inc. publishes educational and professional books. Its brands include Prentice Hall, Longman, Scott Foresman, Addison Wesley, Allyn & Bacon, Benjamin Cummings, PASeries, ELLis, Celebration Press, PEMSolutions, SuccessMaker, Waterford, and Family Education Network. The company was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in Upper Saddle River, NJ. | Consumer Services |
ANGEL Learning, Inc.
 ANGEL Learning, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services ANGEL Learning, Inc. develops and markets enterprise learning software. It offers ANGEL Learning Management Suite and the ANGEL ePortfolio system. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. | Technology Services |
Safari Books Online LLC
 Safari Books Online LLC Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services Safari Books Online LLC operates as an online library for technology, digital media and business professionals. The company was founded by Timothy F. O'Reilly and is headquartered in Sebastopol, CA. | Technology Services |
MetaMetrics, Inc.
MetaMetrics, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services MetaMetrics, Inc. engages in development of scientific measures of academic achievement and complementary technologies. It offers training, resource measurement, and customized consulting services. The company was founded by A. Jackson Stenner and Malbert Smith III in 1984 and is headquartered in Durham, NC. | Technology Services |
IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc.
IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services IMS Global Learning Consortium is a non-profit organization that focuses on advancing technology to improve educational participation and attainment affordably. The private company is based in Lake Mary, FL. The company collaborates with leading suppliers, higher education institutions, K-12 districts and schools, and government organizations to enable better teaching and learning through interoperability and adoption initiatives. IMS sponsors an annual program that recognizes the impact of innovative technology on educational access, affordability, and quality while developing leadership and ideas to help shape the future of educational technology. The CEO of the company is Rob Abel. | Technology Services |
Lumen Learning LLC
Lumen Learning LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Lumen Learning LLC develops digital course materials that replace expensive textbooks. It helps educational institutions to reduce textbook costs, reinvigorate pedagogy, and improve student success using open educational resources and learning analytics. The firm?s courses include biology, economics, sociology and mathematics. The company was founded by Kim Thanos and David Wiley in 2012 and is headquartered in Portland, OR. | Commercial Services |
Vericite, Inc.
Vericite, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Part of Advance Publications, Inc., Vericite, Inc. provides software services to the educational sector. Vericite was acquired by Turnitin LLC, part of Advance Publications, Inc. from April 30, 2019 on February 09, 2018. | Technology Services |
HelioCampus, Inc.
HelioCampus, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services HelioCampus, Inc. develops business-intelligence platform for education services. It offers student analytics, financial analytics, and advancement analytics. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Bethesda, MD. | Technology Services |
AEFIS, Inc.
AEFIS, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services AEFIS, Inc. is a web-based assessment management platform that facilitates the collection and application of real-time assessment data. It provides SaaS solution platform. The company is headquartered in Philadelphia, PA. | Technology Services |
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