Our Story
Innovare was founded to harness the power of education management and good data to drive continuous improvement.
2017
Innovare - Social Innovation Partners Inc. is founded by AJ DeLeón, Nick Freeman and Fernando DeLeón
Three leaders of color leave their jobs at Chicago Public Schools, the Gates Foundation and Google to support education and social impact leaders succeed.
Innovare achieves profitability
The team’s capital efficiency, strong sales, and rapid growth across the country leads to cash flow positive financials.
2018
2019
Innovare builds and releases
its data strategy app Inno™
its data strategy app Inno™
After successfully selling its MVP for a year, Innovare launches its proprietary app, Inno™.
Innovare responds to the COVID-19 pandemic and supports leaders to reach their social impact goals
Innovare donates licenses to schools and launches a new version of its application to support nonprofit organizations during the pandemic.
2020
2021
Innovare becomes a Google for Education Partner
Inno™ is recognized for its seamless integration with all education-focused Google tools, making it easier for education leaders to make an impact in their communities.
Innovare's growth continues
Post pandemic, Innovare begins to scale by quadrupling the size of contracts, exceeding revenue targets, and hiring a diverse group of new team members.
2022
MISSION
We empower leaders of organizations in the education ecosystem with the technology, support, and community of peers they need to achieve a positive and sustainable impact on education and our society.
VISION
Innovare disrupts the status quo with
cutting-edge analytics, education management
and strategic planning technology, expert
support rooted in continuous improvement,
and through fostering collaboration among
leaders in education and all other social
impact-focused organizations.
cutting-edge analytics, education management
and strategic planning technology, expert
support rooted in continuous improvement,
and through fostering collaboration among
leaders in education and all other social
impact-focused organizations.
VALUES
We center human-centered design, equity, and collaboration in our work. We listen to our customers to design and iterate a platform that meets their needs, ensure our team and portfolio is diverse and representative of the genius in all communities, and we foster collaboration within our organization and with other organizations in education in order to achieve greater impact.
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