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Matthew Adlai Greenfield: A Prominent Educator and Investor

Full name Matthew Adlai Greenfield
Date of birth Unknown
Parents Unknown
Education Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, phd in English from Yale University
Academic  Achievements Five Academic Prizes, including a Mellon and Whitning Scholarship
Spouse MollyJong-fast (m. 1st November, 20003
Children Max (born around 2005),  Beatrice and Darwin (twins born around 2008)

Matthew Addie Greenfield

He is a renewed professor teaching English literature and managing partner of a venture centering on educational technology called ReThink Education. Greenfield is known for his rich experience in teaching and education, as he has taught in some of the best universities, including Yale University and Bowdoin University, and City University of New York, where he is highly famous for having expertise in Shakespeare and Spencer. Not only this, Greenfield has made a huge contribution in the academic field by creating a highly efficient educational software that aids more than 2000 schools in the United States.

Early Life and Career

Greenfield completed his education at Yale University, where he majored in American and Renaissance literature, and he also got a PhD in English. Moreover, he achieved five academic honors and  Mellon and Whitning goals. Greenfield was also included in the Yale Journal of Law and the Humanities editorial board. After completion of his education, Greenfield went on to teach students with his excellent teaching skills, which shaped his further career in educational interests.

Early portfolio of Matthew Greenfield:

Bowdoin college Visiting lecturer (year 2000)
College of Staten Island (CUNY Willowbrook) Assistant Professor of English (year (2001 to 2003)
City university of new york Instructor  of interdisciplinary learning communities (2003 to 2005)

Career Portfolio of Investment and Advisory

Greenfield has a very diverse portfolio when it comes to different jobs and roles. He notably co-founded and managed rethink education, but also created Stonework Capital, which is a very efficient software managing assets while considering the ethics of a business as well. By founding such technology, Greenfield expanded his expertise in the investing and financial advisory field as well.

Different organizations where Matthew Greenfield has worked very well:

Year ( in which the role was attained) role Organisation
2012 Managing partner Rethink education
2013 Director Mouse.org
2013 Trustee Southern New Hampshire University
2013 Board  member Allovue
2013 Board member BrightBytes
2014 Board member CareAcademy
2015 Advisor University Ventures
2015 Chair Engrade
2016 Board member Kenzie academy
2016 Board member NoRedInk
2017 Advisor Newschool Ventures seed fund
2018 Advisor Laureate education
2019 Board member AllHere
2020 Board member GetSetUp
2020 Affiliate Stonework Capital
2021 Board member Major League Hacking
2022 Board member Stellic

Personal Life and Family

It must be noted that Mathew’s wife, Molly Jong-Fast, belongs to a prominent literary background as she is the daughter of a very renowned novelist, Erica Long. Molly herself is a very famous American writer, journalist, political commentator, and podcaster.

Greenfield met Molly Jong in June 2002, and they got engaged within a year in February 2003.

In 20005, they welcomed their son Max, and in 2008, they were blessed with twins Darwin and Beatrice. All three of them go to public schools in New Ark City. Both Greenfield and his wife managed to create a sound environment while managing their rigorous schedules and duties.

Journey of Health

In January 2023, Matthew Greenfield disclosed his neuroendocrine pancreatic carcinoma diagnosis, as detailed in his article ‘My Cancer and My Purpose. In this article,  he gave details about methods of tailored chemotherapy and immunotherapy, and he also discussed helplessness and leadership. With the help of his article, more than $2 million was raised for neuroendocrine tumor research.

 Estimated Net Worth

Matthew never disclosed his net worth to the public, but some estimates have been made by comparing his profile with some other prominent entrepreneurs and venture capitalists in Inner York, claiming that his assets can be placed in the low to mid-eight-figure range.

This estimate includes:

  • Equity stakes in various edtech startups
  • Owning real estate valued at more than $5 million
  • Partnership shares of rethink education
  • Returns received from Stonework Capital’s early funds

Media and Online Presence

Greenfield is very active on LinkedIn, where he posts insights about trends in digital equity, impacts of policies on education, and best practices for venture governance every week. Furthermore, in 2023, his personal essay on Medium was read by more than 50k people. Matthew posts some occasional tweets regarding Beducation reforms, taxation policies, and impactful initiatives under [@mattgreenfield].

His constant support for his wife’s work was also seen through a recent biography posted by LifeStories.org.

FAQs

Ques 1) What is the educational background of Matthew Greenfield?

Ans) Matthew completed his BA, MA, and PhD in English at Yaleform yaleat Yale University, where he achieved a scholarship and won 5 academic prizes.

Ques 2) How did he change his approach from teaching to investing?

Ans) He co-founded an edtech firm in 2012 and later became the managing partner of rRethinkEducation after becoming an associate director at Sun Dance Institute.

Ques 3) When and whom did he marry?

Ans) Greenfield married Molly Jong-Fast, a famous author, on 1st November 2003.

Ques 4) What boards does he serve on?

Ans) Matthew sits on more than 12 boards, including Analog, Kenzie Academy, and CareAcademy.

Ques 5) His investment focuses on which aspects?

Ans) Matthew’s initiatives are usually centered on education technology, social impact ventures, workforce learning platforms, and digital equity initiatives.

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