Our Story
Founded in 2022, Stiegler EdTech was created to bridge the gap between education and employment through innovative, tech-enabled solutions. Named in honor of Rick Stiegler, we carry on his legacy by providing opportunities for people to learn, grow, and establish careers in technology.
Our Mission
Opportunity Access
Create pathways to careers in technology for all individuals regardless of background and provide access to skill development and employment.
Tech Talent
Develop regionally-aligned skills matching employer needs and expand the pipeline of qualified technology professionals.
Our Future Leaders
Transform a passion for games into career readiness by combining esports with industry-specific STEM education to prepare students for careers.
Industry Alignment
Connect qualified job-seekers with businesses through our skills verification platform and generate positive economic impact through placement into technology roles.
Our Journey
2022
CTAC Program
Stiegler EdTech is formed. The Careers in Technology Apprenticeship Cohort (CTAC) goes beyond the WIN program by expanding to Detroit, MI and Minneapolis, MN.
2022
CMS League
An esports and STEM league is created for students at Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) to provide a new way of learning tech skills through esports and STEM challenges.
2023
VESL
The NC Varsity Esports + STEM League (VESL) is created and partners with the NC school system to provide STEM and esports opportunities for all high school students in North Carolina.
The People Changing EdTech
Tariq Bokhari
Chairman & Co-Founder
Pasha Maher
President & Co-Founder
Hector Gonzalez
Chief Technology Officer
Doug Lebda
Founding Partner & LendingTree Founder