--- title: 'Senior Associate, Strategy & Market Intelligence at Learneo' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-associate-strategy-market-intelligence-learneo-canada-united-states-82h20a09a91j' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-17' --- # Senior Associate, Strategy & Market Intelligence at Learneo - **Company:** Learneo - **Location:** Canada / United States - **Compensation:** $133k–$256k - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-23 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/learneo/jobs/8224838 ## Job description ## About Learneo Learneo is a platform of builder-driven businesses, including Course Hero, CliffsNotes, LitCharts, Quillbot, Symbolab, and Scribbr, all united around a shared mission of supercharging productivity and learning for everyone. We attract and scale high growth businesses built and run by visionary entrepreneurs. Each team innovates independently but has a unique opportunity to collaborate, experiment, and grow together, and they are supported by centralized corporate operations functions, including HR, Finance and Legal. ## Role Overview In this role, you'll work directly with our CEO to help determine in whom, what, where, when, and why Learneo invests. You will research and recommend potential investments across categories, asset classes, and deal types. You'll do the deep research behind those decisions and turn it into a clear view on where our capital should go. We believe AI is reshaping most of the economy, and the biggest opportunities are still ahead. We have a close-up view of how fast it's moving and where it's headed, and we want someone who sees the same opportunity and wants to help us get there early. This is a hands-on, individual-contributor role for someone with the ambition and work ethic to become a world-class investor. You'll drive the entire process, including recommending investment themes, creating market maps, deep dives, sourcing, analyzing, diligencing, and recommending specific investments. This role will have direct access to the CEO, minimal bureaucracy, and real influence over how our capital is allocated. It's a rare chance to help shape an investment strategy, not just execute one. Here are some ways you'll make an impact! - Develop Learneo's perspective on where to invest: researching, sizing, and stress-testing potential investment themes across emerging categories, verticals, and asset classes - Run rigorous quantitative and qualitative market mapping and benchmarking exercises, forming a clear thesis on competitive dynamics, market structure, and where value is being created - Conduct deep-dive investigations into companies, business models, and competitive landscapes, going beyond surface-level research to surface non-obvious insights - Track market trends and industry signals across technology and adjacent sectors, helping Learneo stay ahead of shifts relevant to its strategic direction - Source and own outreach with target companies and founders, and build systems for tracking companies and knowing when to engage - Form and present recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, answer-first format that enables fast, confident decision-making - Help build Learneo's market intelligence function from the ground up, including building scorecard criteria and a repeatable evaluation process for investment and acquisition decisions Are you our Senior Associate, Strategy & Market Intelligence? - 3+ years of experience in investment banking, venture capital, private equity, management consulting, hedge fund analysis, or an early-stage startup, backgrounds where forming and defending a view under pressure is the job - A genuine, intrinsic passion and curiosity for investing and how companies create value - Demonstrated ability to build a well-reasoned point of view on an unfamiliar market, from scoping the research question to delivering a clear, evidence-backed conclusion - Strong independent judgment; able to form a confident thesis from ambiguous or incomplete information, and defend it clearly when challenged - Gets up to speed quickly in new domains; intellectually curious and comfortable operating without a pre-existing framework or subject matter expertise - Advanced ability to translate quantitative and qualitative research into concise, actionable recommendations for senior audiences - Strong business, financial, and economic literacy; comfort reading cap tables, investor memos, and market data as primary sources Bonus Points - A point of view on how AI is reshaping specific industries or business models - Experience conducting primary research (expert interviews, founder calls, customer discovery) alongside secondary research - Familiarity with deal flow, market mapping, or investment memo writing - Proficient in analytics or data tools (Pitchbook, CB Insights, or similar) - Founder experience, especially having sold a business into or worked at a serial acquirer platform ## Benefits & Perks - Competitive salary and annual bonus - Medical coverage, including full dental and vision - Retirement savings plans - Life and disability benefits - Vacation & leaves of absence - Annual family planning stipend - Social responsibility program (volunteer time off and donation matching) - Developmental opportunities through education & developmental reimbursements & professional workshops - Maternity & parental leave - Hybrid & remote model with flexible working hours - On-site & remote company events throughout the year - Annual wellness stipend - Monthly tech stipend - Employee referral program - Premium access to Quillbot *Benefits and benefit amounts differ by region. A comprehensive list applicable to your region will be provided in your interview process. This role is eligible for hire in the US and Canada. We are a virtual-first company with employees primarily in the United States, Canada, and India. Our compensation approach is market-based and varies by location while ensuring fairness, consistency, and transparency. The base pay for this role is determined by several factors, including: - Relevant professional experience - Skills and expertise - Scope and responsibilities of the role - Internal equity considerations In addition to base salary, total compensation may include bonus, equity, and benefits. Eligibility depends on role, level, and location. We are committed to equal pay for equal work, and all compensation decisions are made using consistent, gender-neutral criteria in alignment with pay transparency requirements. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. We strongly encourage you to apply if you're interested: we'd love to learn how you can amplify our team with your unique experience! For positions in San Francisco, CA, and other locations where required, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Other locations: IL, MA, NJ. ## #LEARNEO #LI-Remote ## #LI-JC1 In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the base salary range for this role in the location(s) listed below is: Canada Pay Range $151,000—$205,000 CAD In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws, the base salary range for this role in the location(s) listed below is: California and New York Pay Range $151,000—$256,000 USD Massachusetts and Washington Pay Range $151,000—$232,000 USD Minnesota and New Jersey Pay Range $151,000—$205,000 USD Colorado and Illinois Pay Range $133,000—$205,000 USD Vermont Pay Range $133,000—$179,000 USD ## Equal ​Employment Opportunity Statement ​(EEO) We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and ​inclusion within our company.  ​We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender ​identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, ​veteran status, or ​ability status. We will ensure that individuals who are differently abled are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment as provided to other applicants or employees. Please contact us to request accommodation. ## About Learneo ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Learneo is a platform company that builds and scales a portfolio of builder-driven productivity and learning businesses, including brands like Course Hero, QuillBot, and LanguageTool. - **Entity Type**: Private (Growth Stage, with backing from institutional investors) - **Headquarters**: Redwood City, California, United States - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed (the company was formed by bringing together existing businesses under a new holding structure) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Education Technology (EdTech), Productivity Software, AI-powered Writing & Learning Tools - **Target customers**: B2C (students, learners, writers, academics) and B2B (enterprises, educational institutions) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Learneo exists to help people learn and do more, faster, better, and more affordably." ## Products & Services - **Course Hero**: An online learning platform where millions of students and educators share and access educational resources, including textbook solutions and study guides. - **QuillBot**: An AI-powered writing companion that helps users paraphrase, summarize, and improve their writing across multiple languages. - **LanguageTool**: A multilingual AI-powered writing platform for spelling, grammar, and style correction, supporting over 25 languages. - **Scribbr**: A multilingual academic proofreading and editing service that combines AI tools with expert human feedback for students. - **Symbolab**: An AI-based mathematics solver used by hundreds of millions of students worldwide to solve math problems step-by-step. - **LitCharts**: A creator of literature resources, including study guides and analysis, used by millions of students and teachers. - **CliffsNotes**: The original and iconic study guide company, trusted by high school and college students for over 60 years. - **StudentBrands**: A suite of supplemental learning technologies. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company) - **Key Metric**: Total Employees ~397 (as of latest data); recognized as an Inc. 5000 company for two consecutive years (fastest-growing private companies in America) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Wellington Management, GSV Ventures; the portfolio includes legacy education brands (CliffsNotes) and fast-growing AI startups (QuillBot, LanguageTool) - **Growth Signals**: Multiple brands (QuillBot, LanguageTool) are experiencing rapid user adoption; the company has expanded to office hubs in the U.S., Canada, Germany, Israel, India, and the Netherlands; continuous hiring across engineering, data, and IT roles. ## Competitive Advantages - **Portfolio Synergy**: A unique "platform of businesses" model where individual brands operate with autonomy but share resources, data, and best practices, creating a 1+1=3 effect. - **Iconic & Trusted Brands**: Owns some of the most recognized names in education (CliffsNotes, Course Hero, LitCharts) combined with cutting-edge AI tools (QuillBot, Symbolab). - **Builder-Driven Culture**: Attracts and retains visionary entrepreneurs by giving them autonomy while providing centralized support (funding, data, operational insights). - **Global Reach**: Products are used by hundreds of millions of users worldwide, with a multilingual focus (LanguageTool, Scribbr) providing a strong international moat. ## Strategic Focus - **AI Integration**: Deepening the use of AI across all products (writing, math, proofreading) to enhance user experience and personalization. - **International Expansion**: Growing the footprint of LanguageTool and Scribbr in Europe and other non-English markets. - **Cross-Pollination**: Encouraging collaboration and mobility across portfolio companies to accelerate innovation and talent development. - **Sustainability & Efficiency**: Operating as a long-term steward of its businesses, focusing on profitable growth rather than short-term hype. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values-driven environment emphasizing "Build for learners (and doers)," "Take ownership," "Execute with teamwork," and "Improve, always." The company fosters a sense of belonging and encourages diverse perspectives. - **Work Model**: Remote-first workspace with office hubs in the U.S. (Redwood City), Canada, Germany, Israel, India, and the Netherlands. Employees can work remotely, with optional in-person collaboration. - **Engineering & Data Focus**: Current open roles include DevOps Engineer II, Engineering Manager (Data Platform), and IT Systems Engineer II, indicating a strong investment in infrastructure and data-driven decision-making. - **Growth & Impact**: Opportunity to work on products used by hundreds of millions of users globally, with the stability of a well-funded private company and the agility of a startup portfolio. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive benefits package (details available on careers page), with a focus on supporting employee well-being and professional development. ## Sources 1. [Learneo.com](https://www.learneo.com/) 2. [Learneo Careers Page](https://www.learneo.com/careers) 3. [Greenhouse Job Board](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/learneo) 4. [Built In - Learneo Profile](https://builtin.com/company/learneo) 5. [CB Insights - Learneo Profile](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/learneo) ## Other roles at Learneo - [Senior Affiliate Partnership Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-affiliate-partnership-specialist-learneo-india-ebw41wmdht1s) — India - [Senior Affiliate Marketing Specialist](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-affiliate-marketing-specialist-learneo-india-53pj1abqdkza) — India - [Senior Performance Marketing Specialist, Paid Media](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-performance-marketing-specialist-paid-media-learneo-india-93dzmr2k3zg4) — India