Benno C. Schmidt
Founder at Avenues World Holdings LLC
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Benno C.
Schmidt is the founder of Avenues World Holdings LLC, which was founded in 2009, where he holds the title of Executive Chairman.
Currently, he is the Chairman at City University of New York, Chairman at Council for Aid to Education, and Trustee at New-York Historical Society.
In the past, he held the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at EdisonLearning, Inc. from 1992 to 2007, and was the President of Yale University from 1986 to 1992.
He also served as a Trustee at Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation and was the Dean at Columbia Law School Center for Law & Economic Studies.
Mr. Schmidt received his undergraduate degree from Yale University.
Benno C. Schmidt active positions
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Avenues World Holdings LLC
Avenues World Holdings LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Avenues World Holdings LLC operates as a learning institution that develops independent schools. It offer early learning center (nursery school and pre-kindergarten), lower school (kindergarten through grade five), middle school (grades six through eight) and upper school (grades nine through 12). The firm's services include subject area experts, college counseling and relations. The company was founded by Alan N. Greenberg, H. Christopher Whittle and Benno C. Schmidt in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Founder | 2008-12-31 |
Council for Aid to Education | Chairman | - |
City University of New York | Chairman | - |
New-York Historical Society
New-York Historical Society Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services New-York Historical Society operates as a historical museum. It offers history and art exhibitions as well as public programs that explore the political, cultural and social history of New York City and State. The firm operates a library offering books, pamphlets, maps, newspapers and other related publications. The company was founded in 1804 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Benno C. Schmidt
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EdisonLearning, Inc.
EdisonLearning, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services EdisonLearning, Inc. operates as an education management organization for public schools that provides international education services. It offers solutions in the areas of alternative education, virtual and blended learning, managed schools, and targeted consulting. The company was founded by John E. Chubb and H. Christopher Whittle in 1992 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Chief Executive Officer | 2006-12-31 |
Yale University | President | 1991-12-31 |
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation operates as a private, nonpartisan foundation that works in entrepreneurship and education to create uncommon solutions and connect people to the tools they need to shape their futures and be successful. It works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship across America and improve the education of children and youth. It works with educators and researchers nationwide to create awareness of economic impact of entrepreneurship. The company was founded by Ewing Marion Kauffman in 1966 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Director/Board Member | - |
Columbia Law School Center for Law & Economic Studies | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Benno C. Schmidt
Yale University | Undergraduate Degree |
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EdisonLearning, Inc.
EdisonLearning, Inc. Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services EdisonLearning, Inc. operates as an education management organization for public schools that provides international education services. It offers solutions in the areas of alternative education, virtual and blended learning, managed schools, and targeted consulting. The company was founded by John E. Chubb and H. Christopher Whittle in 1992 and is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, FL | Technology Services |
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation operates as a private, nonpartisan foundation that works in entrepreneurship and education to create uncommon solutions and connect people to the tools they need to shape their futures and be successful. It works with partners to encourage entrepreneurship across America and improve the education of children and youth. It works with educators and researchers nationwide to create awareness of economic impact of entrepreneurship. The company was founded by Ewing Marion Kauffman in 1966 and is headquartered in Kansas City, MO. | Miscellaneous |
New-York Historical Society
New-York Historical Society Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services New-York Historical Society operates as a historical museum. It offers history and art exhibitions as well as public programs that explore the political, cultural and social history of New York City and State. The firm operates a library offering books, pamphlets, maps, newspapers and other related publications. The company was founded in 1804 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
Council for Aid to Education | Miscellaneous |
Avenues World Holdings LLC
Avenues World Holdings LLC Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Avenues World Holdings LLC operates as a learning institution that develops independent schools. It offer early learning center (nursery school and pre-kindergarten), lower school (kindergarten through grade five), middle school (grades six through eight) and upper school (grades nine through 12). The firm's services include subject area experts, college counseling and relations. The company was founded by Alan N. Greenberg, H. Christopher Whittle and Benno C. Schmidt in 2009 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
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