CEO MONTHLY / JANUARY 2025 7 Nov24370 On a mission to redefine and revolutionise education through the unique combination of entertainment, leading-edge technology, and the timeless power of storytelling, BoxMedia Holdings, Ltd is an undisputed media technology innovator. Based in London and California, two regions reflecting its progressive nature, BoxMedia is transforming learning for good with its AI-powered education entertainment (edutainment) services. Clare Munn is responsible for heading up this pioneering operation, resulting in her recognition as the AI-Powered Learning CEO of the Year 2024. A beacon of innovation and trust in the emerging field of AI-powered learning, BoxMedia delivers personalised knowledge solutions that stem from the practices of the almost $3 trillion entertainment industry. Blending the conventions and technology of this world-leading sector with a firm commitment to employability and economic growth, the company utilises its core values of innovation, inclusion, and impact to make learning a future-proof, ROI-driven investment – something it is achieving on an international scale. As the umbrella company of BoxPlay, which sees certified learning tools built in collaboration with international talent and world-renowned institutions; BoxLabs, the AI-powered tool making creating engaging and professional educational content and assessments easier than ever; BoxEntertainment, an award-winning film production studio championing female influence; BoxMeta, a deliverer of interactive metaverse worlds; and BoxCreate, which helps smart disruptors to make iconic messages, BoxMedia’s influence stretches far and wide. Its products can today be found in more than 165 countries worldwide. When it comes to AI-powered learning in particular, BoxMedia has been at the forefront of the sphere since opening its doors back in 2018. Leading the charge through the likes of an AI tutor app – a world-first solution created in partnership with fellow education pioneer Pearson in 2019 – the company continues to demonstrate its expertise when it comes to artificial intelligence and content creation. For the latter, the company and its talented staff have even received Emmys, demonstrating a commitment to quality content. “Our early adoption of AI edutainment – starting with Pearson – paved the way for partnerships with the likes of Microsoft. While being a trailblazer invites resistance, we counter this with relentless ROI demonstration and a focus on tangible outcomes.” Right across this operation, nobody embodies the company’s steadfast dedication and upholds its values quite like CEO Clare Munn. Serving also as cofounder and chair, Clare’s expertise lies in scaling impact, nurturing partnerships, driving innovation, and championing the abilities of AI when it comes to closing the skill gaps that exist on a global scale. More than this, Clare – who tells us that she is neurodivergent and has ADHD – knows it is her foremost job to listen to the people around her, be it her team or her clients. Whether she is collaborating with worldleading organisations like Microsoft and Netflix or spearheading BoxMedia’s latest growth initiative, Clare recognises the innate importance of democratising knowledge – as only then can solutions serve purposes greater than the sum of their parts. This is something Clare has witnessed time and again over the course of a diverse career, which has taken her from a leading role in the tech start-up WeWork to creating The CQ Matrix, LLC – the latter of which she remains a board member of. “I’ve always been drawn to convergence and crafting solutions that resonate across cultures and generations, from Gen Z to global leaders.” Given that she has thrived in leadership roles across a multitude of organisations over the years, it is no surprise that Clare has established a robust leadership approach, which is built on the cornerstones of empathy, foresight, and adaptability. As Clare herself explains: “I lead with candour, accountability, and inclusivity, guided by servant leadership principles.” This was not always the case however, and it is only thanks to ongoing self-reflection that Clare has come to fully understand the importance of collaboration. On the back of this, she adds: “I believe a leader’s role isn’t just to steer and manage but also to try and magnify their team’s potential, fostering a culture where innovation, humour, and ROI thrive.” Thus, BoxMedia’s culture demonstrates exactly that, with curiosity and ambition fuelling the company’s daily tasks, proactivity and continuous learning being emphasised, and the reaching of milestones being something that is always celebrated together – resulting in a mission-aligned business through and through. Standing as a united front, BoxMedia continues to be in an enviable position when it comes to navigating the everpresent challenges of working with AI, which itself is evolving constantly. More recently, the rapid adoption of AI and its permeation of almost every sector on the planet is raising questions around ethical usage and data privacy. Clare and her team believe they have the answer however, using critical thinking as a foundation when it comes to working with AI. With an encompassing knowledge of communication quotient (CQ) theory to boot, the team are able to utilise AI to ethically enhance human potential. This is a path that Clare and the team at BoxMedia are keen on continuing to tread going forwards, and scaling the brand even further is one of their primary aims for 2025 and beyond. Leveraging the dynamic and ever-growing AI education market – which is already valued at more than $20 billion – in order to fuel its expansion into more emerging markets, exponential growth is certainly on the cards for this forward-thinking business, which is striving to use edutainment to further redefine how the world learns. As for her own career, Clare remains focused on BoxMedia’s success in the present, expanding the company’s partnerships with more like-minded brands, as well as continuing down her own path of professional learning and development. In the longer term, Clare’s goal is to inspire the next generation of leaders in the worlds of AI-powered learning, edutainment for business, and beyond – something she is to set to achieve by continuing to thrive at the intersection of purpose and profit, benefiting society no end in the process. In closing, Clare Munn signs off by thanking us for the title she has had bestowed upon her, which not only reflects her excellence, but also the success of BoxMedia Holdings, Ltd more generally. As Clare succinctly puts it: “The real question isn’t ‘why invest in AI-powered learning?’ but ‘can you afford not to?’ – at BoxMedia, we’re proving education is the most powerful investment for global economies.” Those who wish to know more about the brand and this mission can do so by following the link below. Contact: Clare Munn Company: BoxMedia Holdings, Ltd Web Address: https://www.boxmedia.io/
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