Joel Butterly

Joel Butterly

InGenius Prep Co-Founder and CEO


  • JD, Yale
  • BA, Dartmouth

About Joel Butterly

Joel attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Shortly after, Joel attended Yale Law School. Joel has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Business Collective, Inc., and numerous other outlets for his expertise on education, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship. Joel believes firmly that the foundation for a successful life is a great education.

Joel’s educational philosophy has always placed an emphasis on helping students identify their core competencies and passions, and guiding them to develop those passions as far as possible. This approach has become a central feature of InGenius Prep’s programs, and has helped thousands of students achieve their higher education dreams. He lives with his wife, Emily, who teaches at Yale University and received her PhD in Medieval History, and his two young children.

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About Joel Butterly

Joel attended Dartmouth College, where he graduated Summa Cum Laude. Shortly after, Joel attended Yale Law School. Joel has been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Business Collective, Inc., and numerous other outlets for his expertise on education, leadership, management, and entrepreneurship. Joel believes firmly that the foundation for a successful life is a great education.

Joel’s educational philosophy has always placed an emphasis on helping students identify their core competencies and passions, and guiding them to develop those passions as far as possible. This approach has become a central feature of InGenius Prep’s programs, and has helped thousands of students achieve their higher education dreams. He lives with his wife, Emily, who teaches at Yale University and received her PhD in Medieval History, and his two young children.

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