Benefits Think Why smart employers are doubling down on training, educational benefits

By Rachel Carlson and Jonathan Finkelstein

Published April 13, 2017 12:47 PM EDT Updated April 13, 2017 4:11 PM EDT 5 Min Read

Co-founder and CEO

Rachel Carlson is the co-founder and CEO of Guild Education, a Denver, CO-based startup that provides online classes, programs, and accredited degrees for working adults.

Jonathan Finkelstein

Founder and CEO

Jonathan Finkelstein is the Founder and CEO of Credly, a platform for digital credentials and open badges.

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