Rich Smolen

Rich Smolen is a seasoned marketing professional with extensive experience in the higher education technology sector. Currently serving as Senior Portfolio Marketing Manager at Instructure since February 2024, Rich manages the Pathways brand portfolio and product marketing for six SaaS products, successfully exceeding the 2024 marketing pipeline goal by 144%. Prior to this role, Rich was with Parchment, where responsibilities included launching the Parchment Pathways brand and achieving key revenue goals. Rich's career includes significant positions at Quottly, Learning A-Z, and Epicenter Sports and Entertainment, where expertise in brand strategy, digital marketing, and campaign management was demonstrated. Rich holds an MBA in Marketing from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a BA in Psychology from the University of California, Santa Cruz.