EChalk
Executive Team
Martin Brutosky
CEO/COOMartin joined eChalk in 2008, bringing over 30 years of experience in the education technology space, software and software services. Prior to eChalk, Martin led TetraData Corporation as Chairman, CEO and COO. Previously, he served as Executive Vice President and CIO for Umbro International; President of Technology, Marketing Associates; and President of Alltel Information Services’ Cellular Division.
He is a graduate of Penn State University and holds a Master of Divinity degree from The Theological Seminary of the Reformed Episcopal Church and has completed executive management programs at INSEAD and the University of Edinburgh.
Why did you choose to work in education?
An education executive once asked me, “Now that you’ve been very successful in business, do you want to be significant?” That question caused me to pause and reflect upon the importance of striving to help drive American education toward effective lifelong learning. eChalk is central to the mission of U.S. education and I’m pleased to be aligned with the vision of eChalk.
Tell us about the eChalk culture.
The eChalk culture is very entrepreneurial—full of passion, hard work and driven to make a difference in education. The best part of eChalk is its people. They’re very aggressive workers and passionate about their accomplishments. They’re serious in their work and, at the same time, they know how to laugh and are hardy in their humor. They motivate me to accomplish more. I enjoy being with our customers and the employees I’m excited about working with all of them.
What excites you about the future of eChalk?
In order to compete globally, the United States needs to provide a learning environment that exists more than 180 days per year and 7 hours a day, since other countries have kids in school for 270 days each year. In order to extend the learning day, we need to “think beyond the building” because we will not give our children the learning they need to compete globally within the context of the school building alone. Thousands of schools are doing just that with eChalk. They’re avidly using the applications we provide and it’s satisfying to see that they’re achieving positive results like increased parental involvement, reduced discipline problems, and increased student achievement.
Tell us what you look forward to most.
Within the past four months I have received 20+ calls from capital market firms that see eChalk as a high achieving company and want to invest in our future. Two or three investors may be guessing based upon entertaining risk, 20+ rightly see a bright future. eChalk grew double digits last year—one of the worst years in the economic history of America. We are part of the solution in delivering a hopeful future.