**Global learning platform Quizlet** has announced the appointment of **Kurt Beidler** as its new Chief Executive Officer.

Beidler succeeds **Matthew Glotzbach**, who will join Quizlet's board of directors after serving as CEO since 2016.

Beidler previously served as co-CEO of **Zwift**, an online cycling and gaming platform.

Prior to that, he spent 17 years at **Amazon**, where he built and managed three successful businesses, the most recent being **Amazon Kids & Kids+**.

**Chairman of the Board** stated, 'In addition to Kurt's impressive background in consumer technology, he impressed us with his leadership ethos and values that are incredibly aligned with Quizlet's own.

He has an informed perspective on the nuances of global product adoption for a platform geared towards younger audiences and a reputation for leading high-performing, successful teams to scale.

'Beidler brings extensive experience in managing cross-functional teams across diverse countries and cultures.

At Amazon, he led the team responsible for building and scaling Kids+, driving it to profitability as one of the largest youth-focused subscription services in the world.

As CEO, he will lead Quizlet as it continues to drive product innovation in the studying and learning space, grow its adoption with users aged 18+ globally, engage students and teachers in the high school and secondary school market, and accelerate its subscription business.

Beidler expressed his excitement, saying, 'The team at Quizlet has built a strong brand and healthy business around the mission of helping students learn.

With the world of education continuing to evolve, now more than ever, Quizlet has the opportunity to bring innovative tools to market that help students learn and succeed.

I am thrilled and honored by the chance to play a role in that very bright future.

'Beidler is an avid cyclist and a resident of Seattle.

He will split his time between Quizlet's offices.

Quizlet is a global learning platform that provides AI-powered study tools to make learning engaging, efficient, and rewarding.

Quizlet helps 2 in 3 high school students and 1 in 2 college students in the US practice and master whatever they are learning.

In a given month, over 60 million students, teachers, and everyday people use Quizlet to study any subject imaginable for school, work, or personal interests.

Combining cognitive and learning sciences with artificial intelligence, Quizlet guides students through adaptive study activities, including the generation of personalized study materials, homework help, memorization, and practice tests to confidently reach their learning goals.

Quizlet is headquartered in San Francisco and is backed by General Atlantic, Costanoa Ventures, Union Square Ventures, Altos Ventures, Icon Ventures, and Owl Ventures.

As students and teachers prepare for a new academic year, Quizlet has announced updates and additions to its suite of tools.

Quizlet also launched its second annual State of AI in Education report, which explores AI implementation, perception, and impact in the education sector.