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MasterClass is a subscription-based online learning platform offering courses taught by world-renowned experts across various fields, including arts, business, cooking, and more. Users gain access to high-quality video lessons, downloadable resources, and a community of learners, making it ideal for those seeking to learn from top professionals.

Founded: 2015

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MasterClass Company Overview

MasterClass is an innovative online education platform that redefines how individuals access expert knowledge. The platform offers an extensive library of courses taught by world-renowned professionals across various disciplines, including arts, entertainment, business, culinary arts, writing, and more. Instructors are not just educators but industry icons such as Gordon Ramsay, Martin Scorsese, Serena Williams, and Margaret Atwood, providing unparalleled insights into their crafts. Each course is meticulously produced with high-quality video lessons, typically broken down into 10-30 lessons per course, allowing learners to absorb information at their own pace. These lessons are complemented by downloadable workbooks, assignments, and sometimes behind-the-scenes content, enhancing the learning experience. MasterClass operates on a subscription model, where users pay an annual fee for unlimited access to all available courses. This all-access pass encourages users to explore various fields and skills, fostering a culture of lifelong learning. Additionally, MasterClass integrates community features, such as discussion boards and member Q&A sessions, which provide learners with the opportunity to engage with peers and occasionally with instructors themselves. The platform's mission is to democratize access to exceptional education, offering anyone with an internet connection the chance to learn from the best in the world. With its emphasis on quality, accessibility, and the reputation of its instructors, MasterClass has quickly become a leader in the e-learning industry, appealing to a broad audience ranging from hobbyists to professionals seeking to refine their skills. By bridging the gap between traditional education and personal enrichment, MasterClass continues to inspire and empower individuals to achieve their personal and professional goals.

Management Team

David Rogier CEO & Co-Founder
Mark Williamson COO
David Schriber CMO
Ann Watson Chief People Officer
Erica Kammann VP, Chief of Staff

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News

MasterClass Reportedly Spent $100,000 on a Replica of Bob Iger’s Office

The streamer that made its name on offering lectures from the biggest celebrities is getting a class in economics.

MasterClass Takes a Crash Course in Frugality

MasterClass had a problem with the shoot featuring its latest star instructor, Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Iger. The startup was emerging as a poster child of the new media landscape, one that was bringing Hollywood-style production values and A-list celebrities to a category - online education - often associated with dry lectures and crummy camera work.

MasterClass slashes its prices by 33% in a bid to attract more users

MasterClass is looking to boost its enrollment, announcing plans to introduce new types of programming and cutting the price of its annual subscription by one-third.

MasterClass Announces New Class With Ariel Investments Co-CEO Mellody Hobson on Strategic Decision-Making

MasterClass announced that distinguished business leader Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, will teach a class on strategic decision-making. In her class, Hobson shares her guiding principles for leadership and decision-making, leveraging her experience in the C-suite and as a board member for Fortune 500 companies, including Starbucks Corp., JPMorgan Chase, the Estée Lauder Companies, DreamWorks Animation SKG and more. Hobson's class is available now exclusively on MasterClass, where subscribers have unlimited access to all 180+ instructors with an annual membership.

MasterClass Hires Ben Cotner, Formerly With Netflix and A24, as VP of Creative

Ben Cotner, previously with A24 and Netflix, has joined celebrity-driven online learning platform MasterClass as VP of creative.