Aaron Skonnard Co-founder and CEO

Aaron Skonnard is CEO of , a technology learning Prior to founding Pluralsight, Aaron earned his degree platform that empowers developers and CIOs to close critical in computer science at . After skills gaps and innovate faster than ever before. Aaron college, he worked at , and Axiom Technologies, cofounded Pluralsight in 2004 and has since grown the and also as a professional instructor at DevelopMentor, company to 800+ employees and 1,400 expert authors. where he became passionate about teaching technology.

Aaron’s passion for technology began when his father Aaron is a thought-leader in the industry, speaking bought him an Apple Macintosh and one of the first at events around the world. He is a founding board Compaq PCs. His father taught him about the impact and member of Silicon Slopes. The nonprofit empowers possibilities of technology from an early age, which is why ’s startup and tech community to learn, connect, Pluralsight’s mission—to democratize technology skills—is and serve in an effort to make entrepreneurship and so close to him. opportunity in Silicon Slopes open and accessible to all. As a result of his efforts in the business world Through his leadership, the company has flourished. and community, Aaron was inducted into the Utah Pluralsight acquired eight companies in the last several Technology Council Hall of Fame in 2017. Other years to widen the scope of its library and add new accolades include the 2015 Utah CEO of the Year from features to the platform to provide a seamless, robust StartSLC and MountainWest Capital’s 2016 Entrepreneur experience. Aaron also led Pluralsight through two rounds of the Year. of funding, including a $135 million Series B round in August 2014. Believing that technology has the power to create freedom, equality and opportunity around the globe, He believes the key to a healthy business is establishing Aaron launched Pluralsight One in 2017. Pluralsight One is a strong culture and hiring people who believe in its core the company’s commitment to serving a larger purpose values. In 2017, Pluralsight landed on the Forbes Cloud 100 by equipping nonprofits with the technology skills they List, Entrepreneur 360 Top Company list, and Great Places need to drive significant, lasting social impact and in turn to Work® Best Workplaces List, among others. equipping those they support with access to high-quality learning resources and the technology skills to chart their As CEO, Aaron focuses on business strategy, future own futures and strengthen their communities. direction, product development and strategic partnerships. On a day-to-day basis, he works closely with the entire executive team in different capacities, including recruiting, brand management, marketing, sales, feature planning, and content acquisition. 78226-18