Billy Downing

Billy Downing serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Guidewell Education since December 2021, leading the organization while being a member of YPO. As the Founder of ESM Prep, established in January 2008, Billy manages a full-service educational consulting firm that supports students worldwide with college admissions counseling, standardized test preparation, and academic tutoring, overseeing a dedicated team of 100 professionals. Additionally, Billy holds ownership positions at Applerouth Education and Summit Educational Group and serves on the board of Advanced Classroom Technologies. As an investor in several educational initiatives including Springpod, Sparrow, Sparck, and Penji, Billy has demonstrated a strong commitment to advancing education. Billy obtained a BA in Sociology from the University of California, Berkeley, and an MA in Sports Management from the University of San Francisco.