Nerdy Inc., the parent company of Varsity Tutors, has appointed John Paszterko as its Chief Operating Officer, signaling a strategic move to scale its Live + AI™ tutoring platform. With extensive experience from Amazon, Paszterko is poised to enhance operational efficiency and drive growth in the edtech sector.
Nerdy Inc., known for its Varsity Tutors platform, has appointed John Paszterko as its new Chief Operating Officer to accelerate its AI-enhanced tutoring platform, Live + AI™. “We’re thrilled to welcome John Paszterko as Chief Operating Officer of Nerdy. John’s expertise in scaling operations, driving efficiency, and integrating cutting-edge technology at Amazon makes him the ideal leader to accelerate our Live + AI™ platform,” said Chuck Cohn, Founder, CEO, and Chairman of Nerdy Inc. Paszterko’s role will focus on driving revenue growth and profitability through operational discipline.
Paszterko joins Nerdy from Amazon, where he served over nine years, most recently as Head of North America Customer Fulfillment operations efficiency and technology integration. He led a team of over 180 managers across 200+ fulfillment centers, optimizing processes for efficiency and scale. “I’m joining Nerdy because the opportunity is clear: Live + AI™ - artificial intelligence applied to human interaction - is poised to scale high-impact learning and drive sustainable growth and profitability,” said Paszterko. His background, including a decade in the U.S. Army and advanced education from West Point and Georgetown University, positions him to lead Nerdy’s operational strategy effectively.
As COO, Paszterko will oversee Consumer Sales, Marketplace Operations, and Member Services, critical components of Nerdy’s mission to transform online learning. The Live + AI™ platform pairs expert human instruction with artificial intelligence to deliver personalized, scalable learning experiences across thousands of subjects. This appointment aligns with Nerdy’s goal to leverage AI for enhanced educational outcomes, improving accessibility and engagement for learners and educators alike.
Paszterko’s leadership is expected to strengthen Nerdy’s position in the competitive edtech market by driving operational efficiency and integrating advanced technology. The focus on AI-driven learning solutions reflects a broader trend in education technology, where scalability and personalization are key to meeting diverse learner needs. Nerdy’s strategic hire underscores its commitment to delivering long-term value through innovative, technology-driven education.
Nerdy’s appointment of Paszterko marks a pivotal step in advancing its AI-enhanced tutoring platform, positioning the company for growth and leadership in the edtech industry.
Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY) is a leading platform for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through technology. The Company’s purpose-built proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network. Nerdy’s comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across thousands of subjects and multiple formats—including Learning Memberships, one-on-one instruction, small group tutoring, large format classes, and adaptive assessments. Nerdy’s flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation’s largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions. Learn more about Nerdy at https://www.nerdy.com.
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