Chad Wilson

Chad Wilson is an innovative EdTech founder driven by a deep passion for history and a belief in experiential learning. His journey from a childhood history enthusiast to an investment banker and then a high school teacher culminated in the founding of immersionED, a company dedicated to transforming education through AI-powered historical learning games. His work leverages video game mechanics and AI to create engaging, adaptive simulations that teach both historical content and critical transferable skills. immersioned+3

Chad's pedagogical approach is heavily influenced by his experience as a high school history teacher during the pandemic, where he successfully implemented Twitch-based learning modules using historical video game settings. This hands-on experience demonstrated the power of gamification and immersive environments in significantly increasing student engagement and improving learning outcomes, directly inspiring the core mission of immersionED. immersioned+1

Chad possesses a unique interdisciplinary background, combining strong financial and business acumen gained during his tenure at Morgan Stanley and as an EdTech Investing Intern at Owl Ventures, with an extensive educational foundation from Dartmouth College (History and Economics) and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. This blend positions him as a leader capable of navigating both the entrepreneurial and educational landscapes, spearheading fundraising, partnerships, and curriculum development for immersionED. thepitch+1