About Us

Arman Jaffer is the Founder & CEO of Brisk Teaching, an AI tool used by one in four educators in the U.S. to automate time intensive tasks and engage students with personalized activities. Brisk’s mission is to streamline teacher workflows and engage all students. Arman previously worked in the White House Office of the Chief Technology Officer, on the mobile search team at Google, and as a product manager on the Education team at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) where he launched Notebooks, a learning environment that redefines how students and teachers collaborate digitally. He has also been recognized on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for Education and holds a BA in Computer Science and Economics from the University of California, Berkeley.

Alex Muscat is the Founding Head of Data at Brisk Teaching, where he leads data strategy and ensures that insights drive impactful decisions. Before joining Brisk, Alex worked as a Senior Data Scientist at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, where he focused on data-driven initiatives in education. With a background in Comparative Literature from Stanford, Alex brings a unique perspective to data science, combining technical expertise with a passion for meaningful educational outcomes.

Maryel Ley is the Head of Operations at Brisk Teaching, overseeing key functions like finance, IT, and legal. With extensive experience in EdTech operations at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative and Facebook, she excels at creating efficient systems and leading cross-functional teams. A former fifth-grade teacher, Maryel brings a strong focus on structure, collaboration, and problem-solving to her role.

Pamela Martinez is the Head of Engineering at Brisk Teaching, leading the development of AI-powered tools that enhance personalized learning experiences for educators and students. With over a decade in EdTech, she has contributed to impactful products at Seesaw and Clever, and co-founded Snowball Wealth to promote financial education. Pamela, a Stanford CS graduate, is passionate about building scalable, inclusive technology that drives meaningful change in education.

Christian Hartjes is the VP of Sales at Brisk Teaching, where he leads the charge in driving growth and revenue for the company. With over a decade of experience in the EdTech space, he has successfully developed and led high-performing sales teams at Panorama Education, NoRedInk, and Kiddom. Christian is passionate about creating impactful solutions for educators and schools, leveraging his deep expertise in sales leadership to accelerate Brisk’s mission of empowering teachers with AI-powered tools.

Adam Franklin is the GM of Curriculum Strategy at Brisk, where he leads the development of curriculum products. He formerly taught AP US History, Government and Economics at Yes Prep in Houston, TX before pursuing a career in education technology by way of Stanford's Graduate School of Education.

He joined Nearpod after their Series A in late 2016 to help build their first curriculum products and left in 2022 as the Sr. Director of Content Strategy after an acquisition by Renaissance. Most recently, Adam served as a fellow at the Teaching Lab Studio, a venture studio focused on building innovative products at the intersection of AI and Education, building products like Superstructures.

Suvi Gluskin is the Founding Head of Marketing at Brisk Teaching, where she leads the strategy to bring AI-powered tools to educators across the globe. With over 10 years in EdTech and children’s media, she has a proven track record of scaling companies from the ground up and building engaged, thriving communities. Suvi has spearheaded high-growth marketing functions at Seesaw and Snowball Wealth, empowering educators and families to make a real impact. Passionate about relationship-driven leadership, she thrives on driving cross-functional strategies that delight customers and achieve growth.

Bri Nistler is Brisk’s Head of Customer Success, bringing over a decade of experience leading teams at the intersection of K-12 education and technology. With a background spanning Teach For America, EVERFI, ParentSquare, and Age of Learning, she’s passionate about empowering educators and districts to get the most out of the tools they use. At Brisk, Bri focuses on building strong partnerships with schools and districts and ensuring teachers feel supported as they bring AI-powered learning experiences to their classrooms.

Brittany Betten is Brisk’s Head of Product, with a track record of building tools that help educators and students thrive. She’s led product teams at Seesaw and Yelp, focusing on experiences that empower teachers, engage families, and scale to millions of users. At Brisk, Brittany guides the vision and development of the platform, ensuring educators have powerful, intuitive tools that save time and support every learner.

Josh leads Revenue Operations at Brisk, building the systems that power growth from first touch to renewal. He aligns sales, marketing, and customer success around clean data, efficient processes, and clear forecasting. Before Brisk, Josh scaled RevOps at Panorama Education.

Hannah Grantz is the Chief of Staff at Brisk Teaching, leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional alignment. She has extensive experience in strategy and K–12 education, having worked as a management consultant at Bain & Company and in leadership roles at New Leaders, a national school leadership development nonprofit. A former Ed Pioneers Fellow and Teach For America corps member, she taught 7th and 9th grade algebra and brings a focus on building and operationalizing strategy, deepening partnerships, and driving measurable results.