Doug Roberts
Founder/CEO
Institute for Education Innovation
For nearly 20 years, I’ve worked with school district leaders and edtech entrepreneurs, recognizing the need to bridge the gap between these two brilliant groups. When I founded the Institute for Education Innovation in 2018, I had a big vision, but I never imagined the profound impact it would have on school district leaders, education organizations, and the solutions we’ve developed to support students. The IEI Family is a dedicated group of mission-driven thought leaders committed to improving student outcomes. These entrepreneurial-minded superintendents pivot with innovation, agility, and resourcefulness—qualities that also define successful edtech companies. When they collaborate, the results are profound. This synergy led to the Supes’ Choice Awards, where superintendents—edtech’s end users—judge products based on real district needs. Launched at the 2021 ASU+GSV Summit, the response has been incredible. A few things about me: I’m passionate about every child’s right to a high-quality public education, equity, inclusion, my family, the Yankees, and bringing K-12 leaders together to shape the future of learning.