Amira Leadership Team
Our leadership team combines deep expertise in edtech and AI to transform student learning outcomes with precision and speed. Together, we're shaping the future of AI-powered learning, leading the charge to cultivate growth through a new era of learning innovation.

Mark Angel
Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

Pete Jungwirth
Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer

Monika Flood
Chief Financial Officer

Rich Watson
Chief Revenue Officer

Ashish Gupta
Chief Strategy Officer

Joe Siedlecki
Chief Impact Officer

Amy Scholz
Chief Operating Officer

Sara Erickson
Chief of Staff
Board Leadership

Richard Collins
Co-Chairman Of The Board
Richard is a renowned business leader and philanthropist in Dallas, Texas. He has invested in and/or operated education, real estate, energy, and media companies since 1972. Collins also chairs the Today Foundation and leads the Collins Family Foundation, supporting historic preservation, education, and regional arts. He has played a key role in restoring historic landmarks and advancing philanthropic efforts across Texas.

Amit Patel
Co-Chairman Of The Board
Amit is a founding member of Owl Ventures, where he has led investments in leading edtech companies like Leap, Securly, Panorama Education, and Thinkful. He works closely with edtech startups, helping them scale through strategic partnerships and fundraising. Before Owl, Amit founded an afterschool tutoring company and held key roles at Mathnasium and Success Academy Charter Schools. He holds a B.A. from Rice University and an M.B.A./M.A. from Stanford.