It started as a Boston book publisher in 1832. Today HMH wants to be the software layer between the test a student takes and the lesson they get next.
GLG (Gerson Lehrman Group) is the world's largest expert network, connecting professionals - investors, corporations, consultancies and non-profits - with a marketplace of roughly one million vetted subject-matter experts. Through one-on-one phone consultations, surveys, roundtables, site visits and custom research, GLG turns a client's questions into direct conversations with people who have first-hand knowledge, wrapped in a compliance framework designed for regulated industries. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in New York, the firm operates in more than 20 cities worldwide and generates roughly $600 million in annual revenue.
EdConnective is a Richmond, Virginia edtech company that delivers virtual-first, one-to-one instructional coaching for teachers, coaches, and school leaders. Founded by Will Morris, it records classroom instruction, has expert coaches analyze the footage, and returns bite-sized, actionable video feedback within about 48 hours - turning district priorities into everyday classroom practice. The company reports roughly 35-40% gains in student engagement, rigor, and content mastery, and pairs its coaching with interactive workshops and PLC facilitation for educator teams.