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The Editor

Larry Israelite

Larry Israelite was born and raised on a small chicken farm in Upper Black Eddy, Pennsylvania. Since moving to the big city, he has spent more than 30 years trying to answer the question, how can we improve business results through learning?

Currently, he is the senior vice president of assessment solutions at Smarterer, a Boston-based startup that provides testing technology to quantify skills and inform professional opportunities. At Smarterer, he is responsible for developing a comprehensive library of assessments that helps current or aspiring professionals make better decisions about their interests, capabilities, and career opportunities. He has held senior learning and talent ...

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