BEGiN Claimed Company
BEGiN is an award-winning education company bringing high-quality learning to kids globally. Our mission is to give children the best start possible through a comprehensive portfolio of digital, physical, and instructor-led learning experiences that build foundational skills and a lifelong love of learning.
BEGiN’s brands include HOMER, KidPass, codeSpark Academy, Little Passports and Mommy Nearest. We are backed by the most recognized names in early childhood development, including LEGO Ventures, Sesame Workshop, and Gymboree Play & Music.
LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR BRANDS
codeSpark Academy: https://codespark.com/
HOMER: https://learnwithhomer.com/
KidPass: https://kidpass.com/
Little Passports: https://www.littlepassports.com/
Mommy Nearest: https://www.mommynearest.com/ read more
Amy Norman — President of Little Passports at BEGiN
Executive Bio
Amy Norman is the founder and CEO of Little Passports, a series of award-winning and one-of-a-kind activity kits designed to awaken kids’ curiosity about geography, culture, science and art. Founded in 2009, Little Passports now has five subscription kits and a line of complementary standalone toys, games and activities kits.
Amy’s sense of adventure began at an early age as she frequently moved between the US and England with her family, and was exposed to various cultures and traditions. In addition to studying Spanish and International Studies at The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, Amy’s countless travel experiences throughout her life further ignited her passion for learning about the world, and sharing that excitement of knowledge with young children. Drawing on this background, Amy designed Little Passports to give children the opportunity to see the world in a new way, via hands-on activities, exciting games, and stories that draw from science, nature, and global experiences.
Amy is a well-versed leader with over 25 years of experience in general management, strategy, and finance from leadership roles at McKinsey and eBay. She is a member of the Small and Medium Business Council at Facebook, was recognized as an Ernst and Young Winning Woman, was a finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year in 2019, and is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
Amy’s sense of adventure began at an early age as she frequently moved between the US and England with her family, and was exposed to various cultures and traditions. In addition to studying Spanish and International Studies at The Lauder Institute at the University of Pennsylvania, Amy’s countless travel experiences throughout her life further ignited her passion for learning about the world, and sharing that excitement of knowledge with young children. Drawing on this background, Amy designed Little Passports to give children the opportunity to see the world in a new way, via hands-on activities, exciting games, and stories that draw from science, nature, and global experiences.
Amy is a well-versed leader with over 25 years of experience in general management, strategy, and finance from leadership roles at McKinsey and eBay. She is a member of the Small and Medium Business Council at Facebook, was recognized as an Ernst and Young Winning Woman, was a finalist for Entrepreneur Of The Year in 2019, and is a member of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
Executive Team Culture Ratings from BEGiN Employees
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BEGiN's Executive Team scores in the Top 5%
of similar sized companies on Comparably
of similar sized companies on Comparably
BEGiN's Executive Team at a Glance
Based on 70 ratings, BEGiN's employees are very satisfied with their Executive Team and give them an “A+” or 91/100. On average, Men provided higher ratings for their Executive Team compared to Women. Also, the Design department thinks more highly of the Executive Team relative to the Product department.
BEGiN's Executive Team ranks in the Top 5% of other companies in New York and Top 5% of other companies on Comparably that also have 201-500 Employees.
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