Yellowbrick

Yellowbrick is a company focused on providing educational experiences in creative industries. Founded with the mission to inspire the next generation of talent, Yellowbrick collaborates with leading universities, brands, and industry experts to create learning programs in fields such as fashion, sports, beauty, music, and media. The company offers courses in areas including film, animation, visual effects (VFX), and music, designed to develop essential skills for careers in the entertainment and creative industries. Yellowbrick's educational model combines accessible online programs with real-world insights from top-ranked creative universities and industry professionals. The company utilizes technology to offer personalized learning experiences and professional mentor-led programs such as Animation Mentor. In April 2024, Yellowbrick was named the top EdTech company in North America by TIME and Statista, ranking sixth globally among 250 recognized companies. The evaluation was based on criteria of innovation, impact, and leadership in the education sector.

Key customers and partnerships

Yellowbrick has established partnerships with several prominent institutions and brands to develop its educational content. These include NYU Tisch, Parsons, Billboard, and Rolling Stone. The company collaborates with leading professionals from Hollywood studios and major creative companies to ensure real-world relevance and expert guidance in its courses. Yellowbrick has also worked with global Systems Integrators and partners such as Accenture, KPMG, and PwC on projects to help joint customers comply with standards like IFRS. Yellowbrick reported having tens of thousands of users worldwide, with customers and users in various countries including the US, Pakistan, Macau, the UK, Iceland, India, Thailand, Mexico, mainland China, Korea, and Japan. The company has been expanding its presence in Southeast Asia and the Middle East, working with regional partners like Apptech in Latin America, NI+C in Japan, Zelesia in Korea, HKBN JOS in Macau, and Bairui in China.