Our Story: Solving Education’s Biggest Challenges
At BriteUp Education, we are committed to unifying every phase of learning—starting with higher education—into one accessible, human-centered ecosystem. By slashing integration costs, reducing institutional inefficiencies, and fostering collaboration across historically competitive spaces, we aim to return $1B annually back to students and campuses worldwide. Our goal is simple: make education more affordable and accessible for all.
Why We Started
Higher education faces immense challenges: rising costs, institutional closures, and fragmented technologies that waste both time and money. David Taylor and Christopher Davis, frustrated by these inefficiencies, founded BriteUp Education with a singular goal—to eliminate the “waste” in education technology and restore focus on what truly matters: students, families, and the institutions that serve them.
David’s years in academia exposed him to the bottlenecks and roadblocks that plague higher ed operations. Meanwhile, Christopher’s ability to pinpoint inefficiencies and craft solutions on both large and small scales ensured that every aspect of BriteUp’s vision was rooted in practical, results-driven, human-centric strategies. Together, they envisioned a future where schools no longer compete for dwindling resources but collaborate to build a thriving, connected educational ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
At BriteUp Education, we believe in tomorrow’s success, today. By 2035, we aim to have fixed higher education’s biggest inefficiencies and returned $1B annually to campuses and students. The following decade, we’ll extend our solutions further, building an end-to-end learning pipeline that ensures no one is left behind. Together, we can create an educational system where affordability and accessibility aren’t just goals—they’re guarantees.
Our Founders
Dr. David Taylor brings over 17 years of higher education leadership to his role as CEO of BriteUp Education. From his roots as a mathematics professor to serving as Associate Vice President for Academic Operations, David has always championed innovation, efficiency, and student success. His deep experience spans curriculum development, enrollment strategies, faculty mentorship, and large-scale operational transformations. Most notably, his strategic initiatives at his prior institution drove over $3M in savings and revenue increases, proving his ability to solve complex institutional challenges with creative, data-informed solutions.
Beyond his administrative expertise, David has been a programming hobbyist since age 10, uniquely equipping him to identify and address critical gaps in higher ed technology. His vision for BriteUp Education centers on eliminating wasteful inefficiencies and fostering collaboration across institutions, ensuring education remains accessible and affordable for all.
Dr. David Taylor, CEO
Christopher Davis brings a diverse operational background to his role as COO of BriteUp Education. With a proven track record in team management, event logistics, and operations, Christopher has revitalized underperforming businesses, managed promotional campaigns for major brands, and coordinated large-scale property management projects. Known for his empathetic leadership and commitment to fostering trust and accountability, he consistently cultivates environments where individuals and teams can thrive. His ability to optimize workflows is matched by his talent for forging strong relationships and empowering others to realize their potential.
Christopher’s deep commitment to human-centered solutions stems from his experience managing complex challenges in service-oriented industries. At BriteUp Education, he leads the charge on seamless implementation and partnership development, ensuring the company’s promise of <4-month integrations becomes a reality for every client. His shared vision with David—refining operational inefficiencies to empower institutions—drives the company’s commitment to returning $1B annually to students and campuses worldwide.
Christopher Davis, COO
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