Troy Tolle received his B.S. in 1998 and his M.S. in 2000. Tolle is an entrepreneur who is co-founder and CTO of DigitalChalk, an online learning platform.A very involved student on campus, Tolle was a Caldwell Scholar who was always looking for ways to combine his interests in art and technology. After graduating from NC State with his M.Ss in 2000, Tolle became a consultant for CrossLogic Corporation. Here, he helped design and write software systems for major companies such as Sprint, Yellow Transportation, Wachovia, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, and the U.S. Department of Defense. He traveled around the country mentoring organizations on software practices until 2007, when he decided to form Infinity Learning Solutions and develop the flagship DigitalChalk product.Troy is a leading visionary and champion of cloud computing, pushing the envelope for what can be done in online education today and building for its future. His vision for the DigitalChalk platform includes leveraging emerging technology to support learning of all types, on all levels. His cloud-based learning platforms are used by corporate and academic institutions of all sizes around the globe to fill knowledge gaps and build awareness in key areas that mitigate risk, increase productivity and develop top talent. His solutions have also enabled thousands of startups, entrepreneurs and subject matter experts who have sought to both expand their reach and monetize the knowledge they have to share. As the solution has evolved, Tolle has incorporated new technology standards that analyze learning data in ways not previously available. A sought-after industry pioneer, Tolle has collaborated with the largest cloud platform providers in the market to help shape their offerings and is actively pursuing the creation and adoption of new technologies that help deliver and track learning experiences of all types. Tolle is realizing his vision to utilize technology to expand knowledge to anyone, anywhere and anytime.Today, Tolle is a highly successful international consultant traveling the globe as a popular speaker and industry evangelist. However, he keeps his roots at home where is widely recognized as one of the most influential entrepreneurial resources in the Asheville area.