Chip PaucekCo Founder

United States - Annapolis, Maryland

Christopher "Chip" Paucek is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Pro Athlete Community. Pro Athlete Community (PAC) is an exclusive network connecting the biggest talent in sports with the best in business to get the education, mentorship, and personal connections needed to see – and relentlessly pursue – their future.

Prior to PAC, Chip founded and was CEO of 2U, Inc., (Nasdaq:TWOU), an education technology company that partners with leading colleges and universities to deliver the world’s best digital education. 2U grew from a startup to one of the largest online education companies in the world, approaching $1 billion in revenue and generating great student outcomes worldwide.

Paucek’s innovative work at 2U earned him many accolades, including the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2012, the Goldman Sachs 100 Most Intriguing Entrepreneurs Award in 2013, and multiple Highest Rated CEO awards from Glassdoor. In 2017, Paucek was named among America's best chief executives by Institutional Investor magazine, ranking third among mid-cap technology, media, and telecom companies. He is a leading voice and speaker on entrepreneurship and the global education and technology landscape.

Prior to 2U, Paucek served as CEO of Smarterville, Inc., the parent company of Hooked on Phonics. Paucek began his entrepreneurial career in 1993 when he co-founded his first company, Cerebellum Corporation, which produced the award-winning educational television program and video series Standard Deviants. He led Cerebellum as co-chief executive officer until 2003. In 2004, Paucek took a break from the business world to serve as deputy campaign manager for the successful re-election of United States Senator Barbara Mikulski.

Paucek holds a BA from the George Washington University and an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School. As a native of South Florida, he is an avid Miami Dolphins fan. Paucek lives in Annapolis, MD with his wife Gabbi. His two sons Noah and Henry both attend Syracuse University.