Sam Ovens is the founder and CEO of Skool[1][2]. He created Skool as a community-building platform for creators, coaches, and businesses to create and manage online communities[1].
Sam Ovens is an entrepreneur and business coach who has helped hundreds of businesses grow and scale[1]. He designed Skool to be a user-friendly and efficient platform that combines all the necessary tools to manage online communities in one place[1].
Prior to founding Skool, Sam Ovens had built a successful online education business. He sold his previous company, Consulting.com, to focus entirely on developing Skool[2]. In early 2024, Sam Ovens partnered with entrepreneur Alex Hormozi to create “The Skool Games,” a monthly competition for entrepreneurs on the platform[1].
Sam Ovens’ vision for Skool is ambitious – he aims to reach 1 billion users on the platform[2]. He sees Skool as part of a larger trend in online education, moving away from traditional courses towards more interactive, community-based learning experiences[3].
Citations:
[1] https://samuelearp.com/blog/skool-review/
[2] https://www.skool.com/community/podcast-interview-with-skool-ceo-sam-ovens
[3] https://www.creators.show/sam-ovens-how-he-built-a-80m-course-empire-the-future-of-online-education-and-why-hes-going-all-in-on-skool/
[4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfa6lT0zYNQ
[5] https://www.skool.com/synthesizers/if-your-goal-is-to-make-money-soon-dont-focus-on-building-an-audience
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5x0OKLdGzg