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BrainPOP

Educational videos and quizzes for K-8.

Overview

BrainPOP creates a digital learning platform for K-8 students with a library of over 1,000 short animated videos starring Tim and Moby, followed by quizzes and interactive activities. Its products include BrainPOP Jr, BrainPOP, BrainPOP ELL, and BrainPOP Science, plus Spanish and French versions and an Educators portal with lesson plans. Access is subscription-based for schools, districts, and families, with freemium content like a daily free movie to sample the platform. The company stands out through its memorable characters, a large catalog of teacher-ready resources, and a dual focus on classroom licenses and home use to make topics easier to understand and accessible to diverse learners.

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Industries

Enterprise SoftwareEducation

Company Size

201-500

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Total Funding

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Headquarters

New York City, United States

Founded

1999

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EdTech Chronicle
Apr 23rd, 2026
BrainPOP names Rob Warren as Chief Revenue Officer to drive next phase of growth.

BrainPOP names Rob Warren as Chief Revenue Officer to drive next phase of growth. BrainPOP, a learning company for K-12 schools and districts and the best part of a learner's day, announced the appointment of Rob Warren as its new Chief Revenue Officer. "We are thrilled to welcome Rob Warren to our executive team," said Lorin Thomas-Tavel, CEO of BrainPOP. "Warren brings a combination of exceptional go-to-market expertise and a career built on meaningful, lasting partnerships in K-12 education. With his leadership, we're positioned to expand our reach across schools and districts, deepening the impact of BrainPOP on students and educators every day." Warren brings more than 20 years of experience scaling revenue, driving market expansion, and leading high-performing teams that deliver measurable results. Most recently, he served as Chief Revenue Officer at Transfr, and prior to that spent over 12 years at Discovery Education, where he scaled the national sales team, supported mergers and acquisitions integrations, and secured some of the most notable and largest partnerships in the company's history. Known for building long-term, solution-oriented partnerships, Warren has worked closely with school districts, state leaders, and global organizations to improve learning outcomes through the use of impactful technology in the classroom. As a strategic, people-first leader, he is passionate about building teams and operations that drive impactful results. Warren shared his enthusiasm about the new role, saying, "I'm incredibly excited to join BrainPOP at such an important moment in its journey. The company's commitment to engaging, high-quality learning experiences has had a meaningful impact on educators and students, and I'm energized by the opportunity to help expand that reach and deepen that impact globally." Warren's appointment reflects BrainPOP's continued investment in leadership that understands the unique challenges and opportunities in K-12 education and is committed to delivering lasting impact. About BrainPOP For more than 25 years, BrainPOP has been turning complex topics into lessons that students understand, relate to, and love - sparking curiosity, confidence, and genuine joy in classrooms around the world. Through research-based storytelling and relatable characters, BrainPOP is the partner educators count on to deliver the kind of learning every student leans in to. In 2022, it became the first digital learning investment of KIRKBI, the family-owned holding and investment company behind the LEGO brand. * April 23, 2026

PR Newswire
Apr 21st, 2026
BrainPOP appoints Rob Warren as chief revenue officer to scale K-12 growth

BrainPOP, a K-12 learning company, has appointed Rob Warren as chief revenue officer to drive its next phase of growth. Warren brings over 20 years of experience scaling revenue and leading high-performing teams in educational technology. Most recently chief revenue officer at Transfr, Warren previously spent more than 12 years at Discovery Education, where he scaled the national sales team and secured major partnerships. He has worked extensively with school districts and state leaders to improve learning outcomes through classroom technology. BrainPOP CEO Lorin Thomas-Tavel said Warren's go-to-market expertise and K-12 partnerships will help expand the company's reach across schools and districts. The appointment reflects BrainPOP's continued investment in leadership to deepen its impact on students and educators.

PR Newswire
Jul 10th, 2025
BrainPOP Names Lorin Thomas-Tavel as Chief Executive Officer to Lead Next Phase of Growth, Innovation, and Impact

NEW YORK, July 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BrainPOP, a trusted learning solutions platform for K-12 schools and districts and the best part of a learner's day, announced the appointment of Lorin Thomas-Tavel as its new Chief Executive Officer.

PR Newswire
Feb 8th, 2024
Brainpop Names New Executive Team Leaders, Appoints New Board Advisor, To Spearhead Product Innovation And Brand Growth

Key marketing, sales, and product hires, alongside industry-leading advisor to the BrainPOP board, will position the iconic education company for continued impact in 2024 and beyondNEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainPOP , a leader in the U.S. edtech supplemental market, today announced the appointment of three new executive team leaders: Jay Chakrapani as chief product officer; Harris Goodman as senior vice president, growth and marketing; and Karin Simelaro as chief sales officer. The company also welcomes Jean-Claude Brizard, who currently serves as president and CEO of Digital Promise, as a board advisor."The BrainPOP platform is synonymous with student engagement—a prerequisite for learning that sticks," said CEO Scott Kirkpatrick. "Going into 2024, we are laser focused on ambitious product innovation and go-to-market strategy that prioritizes and elevates the connection between engagement and outcomes. Our new leaders will round out a stellar team that is primed to drive even deeper classroom impact."Jay Chakrapani joins BrainPOP from Avathon Capital, where he served as an executive in residence advising edtech growth companies

Benzinga
May 9th, 2023
Brainpop Appoints New Chief Financial Officer To Expand Company'S Reach And Impact

NEW YORK, May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BrainPOP , the online educational solution that makes rigorous learning experiences accessible and engaging for all students, today announced the appointment of Cathleen Danaher as chief financial officer. Cathleen was most recently CFO of McGraw Hill's K–12 division, where she led the company's largest business unit representing over $1B in revenue."Cathleen brings finance leadership expertise, broad industry perspective, and a people-centric approach," said BrainPOP CEO Scott Kirkpatrick. "I have no doubt she will lead us confidently toward continued growth as we pursue our vision to be the authority that builds and measures the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow's world."Cathleen's career spans more than 15 years in financial planning and analysis, business development, mergers and acquisitions, and operational finance within large and mid-size companies. At McGraw Hill, she helped lead the business to revenue growth and margin expansion while navigating unprecedented market volatility during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to McGraw Hill, she held leadership roles with LexisNexis and iCIMS, overseeing business planning and analysis."I'm delighted to join BrainPOP at such a momentous time in the company's growth, and I deeply admire the team's clarity of vision and purpose," said Ms. Danaher

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