Unlike traditional memorization, our platform is designed to optimize learning by fostering true understanding. Research shows that self-quizzing with practice questions enhances comprehension, and our technology takes this a step further, ensuring each study session is purposeful and effective.
For Learners, Thea is your personalized Al-guided experience, to prepare you dynamically and adaptively
across all subjects to achieve success.
For Educators, tutors, teachers, parents, and coaches, Thea seamlessly allows you to place automated,
personalized learning in the hands of your students that adapts to meet them where they are and provides
valuable feedback when you are not there.
The idea behind Thea came from our founder, Baker, a rising senior in high school. Baker saw a market gap: he believed that there were “no good study applications”. Enthusiastic about all things technical, he started programming his own.
When ChatGPT emerged, he signed up the first day and integrated Al into his developing program. He envisioned and prototyped a platform that could do all the busywork needed to start studying (flashcards, summaries) and dynamically tutor high schoolers and even PhD candidates! Baker designed Thea to serve learners with questions and explanations of increasing complexity to prioritize understanding rather than memorization.
In what Baker (jokingly) refers to as a hostile takeover, Baker agreed to let his father, Anthony, join him. Anthony would be the first of a team of experienced technologists and educators drawn to Baker’s vision. Baker currently works full-time as a Software Engineer at Thea but plans to return to finish high school at Saint Albans School in the fall and to pursue his passion for robotics – Go Robodogs and 343X!
At Thea, we are a group of technologists, educators, and mentors who are passionate about helping others succeed. We are energized by the positive potential for artificial intelligence to revolutionize how we learn. We are working hard to help fulfill AI’s promise of enabling interactive, adaptive, personalized learning experiences that drive insight and mastery.
Anthony 
Anthony has decades of experience in Big Data and AI. He co-founded, led as CEO, and sold Applied Predictive Technologies to Mastercard where he served as President, Applied Analytics. He has been named a Technology Entrepreneur of the Year by EY, was a consultant with McKinsey & Company, and was an investment banker at Morgan Stanely. Anthony enjoys playing the piano (poorly) and singing (off-key). Anthony is Thea’s CEO.
Emily
Emily is an innovator and experienced executive across education and social impact. Emily founded and led DC Prep, a high-performing charter school network serving thousands of students in Washington, DC. Other roles included launching new initiatives at Ashoka and evaluating education start-ups at New Mountain Capital. With three kids, two cats, and one husband, Emily enjoys the gym. Emily co-leads Thea’s partnership efforts.
Greg
Greg is a leader in education and finance, having served as Chief Business Officer at Guild Education, a multi-billion-dollar leader in education finance mobilizing the corporate world to solve the US skills crisis. Greg led partnerships with universities, ed-tech, and corporations, transforming how businesses advance employees’ careers. Personally, Greg recently completed culinary training. Greg co-leads Thea’s partnership efforts.
Lauren
Lauren has years of experience as a people and process leader in operations and client facing roles scaling teams and foundational processes to support rapid growth. Prior roles include digital marketing at Wired Impact and both managing teams of customer service and operations specialists and serving as an Education Coach Lead at Guild Education. Lauren co-leads Thea’s Student Outreach and Community Management.
Marek
Marek is an expert in analytics, AI, and technology with deep experience advising Fortune 500 management teams. Prior roles include leading Mastercard’s Data & Services global team for sales and service to merchants. At APT, Marek leveraged his computer science background and technical knowledge to connect product and client impact. Marek enjoys lawncare and basketball (both playing and watching). Marek is Thea’s President.
Maria
Maria’s background in Sociology along with experience in coaching and leadership roles within higher education provides the foundation for how Maria transforms initiatives from good to great, connects people and ideas, and mentors others to succeed. Prior roles include serving as Manager, Education Coaching at Guild Education. Maria co-leads Thea’s Student Outreach and Community Management.
Mike
Mike is an expert technologist with a passion for culture and architectural excellence. Prior roles included Vice President at Mastercard responsible for technology foundations underpinning Mastercard’s customer-facing software platforms. As a people manager, Mike focuses on supporting and coaching his teams and making the companies he serves Great Places to Work. Mike leads Thea’s technology team.
Allison
Allison is an executive and organizational leader with deep expertise in growth and scale. Allison served as President of KIPP DC, where she led strategy, finance, operations, talent, and external affairs, growing KIPP DC over her tenure from 575 students to over 7,300. Prior, Allison served as served as the Special Assistant to the Chief of Staff in the United States Department of Treasury. Allison is an advisor to Thea.
Dan
Dan is a proven people and technology leader for high profile, high impact, large scale deployments of technology. Prior roles include Senior Vice President, Enterprise Technology at Mastercard and Senior Vice President, Operations at APT. Dan’s expertise spans Commercial Technology, Information Security, and scaling Enterprise Technology. At home, Dan keeps bees and bottles honey. Dan guides Thea’s technical operations.
James
James is an experienced technology leader with cross-functional talents cutting across algorithms and design. Prior roles include technical lead at HubSpot where James managed a six-person engineering team across large project release cycles and roles at APT and Mastercard including Senior Software engineer on the Core Platform team. Personally, James performs improv at multiple DC venues. James is a Lead Engineer at Thea.
Kevin
Kevin is an experienced technology leader with deep expertise in consumer applications, both mobile and desktop. Prior roles include co-lead server engineer for DomiNations, a hit multiplayer videogame with 200,000 daily active users made by Big Huge Games. Kevin’s experience includes software engineering roles at Appian Corporation. Kevin is a Lead Engineer at Thea.
Mary Charlotte
Mary Charlotte is an accomplished marketer with a focus on analytics and measurement. Prior roles include Associate Director of Business Intelligence at Mindshare supporting Discover Credit Cards and Nestle as well as Experience Executive at MESH supporting Delta, Bank of America, LG, and Hershey’s. MC enjoys studying random topics on Thea to create our “Question of the Day”. Mary Charlotte is Director of Marketing at Thea.
Mat
Mat is a distinguished engineer with a deep expertise in development operations, infrastructure scaling, and software development. Prior roles include Principal Engineer and Distinguished Engineer at Mastercard and APT. Mat has led teams and technical efforts including successful scaling of core client-facing platforms. Outside work, Mat prepares for his upcoming wedding. Mat is a Principal Engineer at Thea.
Patrick
Patrick has deep experience growing companies from start-up to success with a focus on go-to-market excellence. Prior roles included President and Chief Operating Officer, Applied Predictive Technologies. Patrick serves as a Board Member and advisor to numerous companies including MarginEdge, Precise Target, Courier Health, and 4G Clinical. Patrick enjoys being blunt with a wry, knowing smile. Patrick is an advisor to Thea.
Will
Will is a skilled engineer with a particularly deep expertise in machine learning. Prior to a software engineering role at Mastercard, Will studying Computer Science at Dartmouth and was awarded a Goldwater Scholarship for his work in neuroscience and education linking human learning and memory. Will enjoys frustrating his colleagues by outperforming them on Thea tests. Will is a Senior Software Engineer at Thea.
