Osman Rashid
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| Osman Rashid | |
|---|---|
| Born | London |
| Alma mater | University of Minnesota |
| Known for | Chegg, Kno |
Osman Rashid, is an executive and entrepreneur in the field of education technology. He was co-founder and CEO of online textbook rental leader Chegg, and also co-founder and CEO of Kno, Inc., a digital education platform company.[1]
Ernst & Young awarded him an Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year Award in 2009 for Consumer Products in Northern CA.[2]
Rashid received his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from University of Minnesota in 1993 and was born in London.[3]
[edit] Awards
Osman Rashid received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year© Award in 2009. The Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year© award is the world’s most prestigious business award for entrepreneurs, spanning more than 140 cities and 50 countries worldwide.
[edit] References
- ^ "The Kno, a Tablet for the College Market". New York Times. 2010-06-02. http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/06/02/the-kno-a-tablet-for-the-college-market/.
- ^ "2009 Northern California region award recipients". http://www.ey.com/US/en/About-us/Entrepreneur-Of-The-Year/PNW_NCAL_Article_2009_Award_recipients.
- ^ "Chegg CEO Rashid applies Netflix concept to textbooks". USA Today. 2009-01-12. http://www.usatoday.com/money/companies/management/entre/2009-01-11-chegg-rashid_N.htm.
