# Euan Blair

> Euan Blair MBE is the London-based co-founder and CEO of Multiverse. After Bristol, Yale, Morgan Stanley and leadership at employment provider Sarina Russo Group, he co-founded WhiteHat with Sophie Adelman in 2016. Renamed Multiverse in 2021, the business expanded from early-career apprenticeships into workplace data and AI training, with European expansion and the Mastry platform shaping its next stage.

- **Role:** Co-founder and CEO at Multiverse
- **Organizations:** Multiverse (formerly WhiteHat), Sarina Russo Group (former UK CEO), Morgan Stanley (former employee)
- **From:** London, United Kingdom
- **Nationality:** British
- **Education:** London Oratory School, BA, Ancient History, University of Bristol, MA, International Relations, Yale University
- **Known for:** MBE for services to education, 2022., Co-founded the company that became Multiverse in 2016., Led Multiverse as it secured degree awarding powers in 2022.

## Career timeline

- **2005** — Graduated from Bristol with a degree in ancient history.
- **2006** — Undertook internships in the US Congress.
- **2008** — Completed his Yale MA; subsequently worked in corporate debt and derivatives at Morgan Stanley for five years.
- **Before 2016** — Worked at Sarina Russo Group and became its UK chief executive.
- **2016** — Co-founded WhiteHat with Sophie Adelman.
- **2021** — WhiteHat rebranded as Multiverse and launched in the US.
- **2022** — Awarded an MBE for services to education; Multiverse raised $220 million at a $1.7 billion valuation and gained degree awarding powers.
- **2026** — Multiverse acquired StackFuel, raised $70 million at a $2.1 billion valuation and unveiled Mastry.

## Achievements

- MBE for services to education, 2022.
- Co-founded the company that became Multiverse in 2016.
- Led Multiverse as it secured degree awarding powers in 2022.
- Led Multiverse through its May 2026 $70 million funding announcement at a $2.1 billion company valuation.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Multiverse unveiled Mastry on 14 October at Workforce 2030. Eligible development partners can join a waitlist; full launch is planned for early 2027.
- **2026-06** — Blair announced an AI-first early-talent apprenticeship planned for September, targeting 2,000 opportunities annually.
- **2026-05** — Multiverse announced $70 million in primary funding led by Schroders Capital at a $2.1 billion valuation, reporting its first cash-positive quarter for January-March 2026.
- **2026-05** — The Ofsted report published on 21 May graded four evaluation areas needs attention and inclusion expected standard; Multiverse announced delivery improvements.
- **2026-01** — Multiverse acquired StackFuel, with a joint goal of training 100,000 German workers in AI skills.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/euan-blair

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