Shawn Mahoney
Founder and Principal Advisor at Rescrībō; Founder at Tekhne Consulting; Board Chair at Education Week
About
I'm Shawn Mahoney, the Founder and Principal Advisor at Rescrībō and Tekhne Consulting, and currently serving as Board Chair at Education Week. My career has been dedicated to the intersection of learning sciences, technology, and leadership—from leading global product development at McGraw-Hill and AWS to serving as Chief Customer Officer at Edmentum. I’m a firm believer that 'Narrative Wins,' a philosophy I explored as a co-author to help leaders use story to drive organizational success. My work today focuses on helping CEOs and founders scale through fractional CxO services, GTM optimization, and the strategic application of Generative AI. I’m passionate about 'rewriting' the future of work and education, and I’m always looking to connect with curious minds who are ready to build high-performing teams and create real impact.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Fractional CxO services (CPO, CLO, CCO)
- ›GTM optimization and sales enablement strategy
- ›Acquisition integration and change management
- ›Advisory on AI in education and workforce training
Looking for
- ›expanding my professional network
- ›exploring mutual opportunities in EdTech, SaaS, and global talent development
Best fit for
Current Interests
Background
Career
A seasoned executive leader with a trajectory from academic research at Pearson to C-suite roles at McGraw-Hill and Edmentum, including global leadership at AWS, now focused on advisory and board governance.
Education
Ph.D. in Educational/Instructional Technology (Arizona State University); Ed.M. in Technology (Harvard Graduate School of Education); M.A. in Bilingual and Multicultural Education (University of Arizona); B.A. in Secondary English and Spanish (University of Arizona).
Achievements
- ›Co-author of the book 'Narrative Wins!'
- ›Managed global teams of 600+ employees across 18 offices
- ›Led research framework at Pearson conducting 90+ studies annually
- ›Established the first-ever Services team at Edmentum
- ›Recipient of Harvard's Intellectual Contribution and Faculty Tribute Award
Opinions
- Narrative wins: the power of story is the primary driver for leadership and sustained success.
- Leaders must constantly navigate new contexts and 'rewrite' their chapters (Rescrībō).
- High performance requires 'curious minds' and 'skilled craftsmanship'.