School For Startups Radio

Nicholas Svensson – CEO of SMART Technologies Smart Technologies has been around since 1987 and we are the inventors of the interactive white board category. We are in the majority of classrooms around the world. We are the inventors of the category  and are the Kleenex of our category. Nicholas’ vision has been indispensable in SMART’s growth and innovation as a brand. He deftly navigated the COVID-19 pandemic and the supply chain crisis that resulted, positioning SMART as a much-needed solution for educators and businesses everywhere. He has overseen SMART’s re-entry into the business sector with cutting-edge collaborative technology, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to SMART’s priorities in the world of education. Nicholas keeps the SMART brand focused on the things that really matter, like prioritizing student wellness, remaining easy to use for teachers, and best-in-class privacy and security for all customers. As a workplace leader, Nicholas places a high emphasis on authenticity and rem