Our Story.

Sparked By Fire. Driven By Purpose.

AETHEON began with a simple belief: careers should be built for people, not outdated systems. Too many are overlooked, underdeveloped, or unsure how to move forward in a world changing faster every day.

Our founders, Marie, Gina and Mark, came together with deep experience in community development, future work and skills, and technology, united by a belief that traditional models were holding people back.

They saw talent overlooked, potential left on the table, and organizations missing hidden strengths within their teams. In a world demanding agility, agency and human flourishing, the gap continued to grow.

In 2023, they set out to create something different.

That spark has grown into AETHEON — a company built to unleash skills, open doors, and fuel the future through science, community and human-first technology.

AETHEON (Αιθέων)
draws from Greek mythology, where aith- means ‘fiery light’

It symbolizes speed, brilliance, and the energy that fuels passion, innovation, and A bold pursuit of the future

Our Team.



Heart. Drive. Experience.

Co-Founders

Marie Gill

Chief Executive Officer

Gina Jeneroux

Chief Skills & Innovation Officer

Mark Wayman

CPO & CTO

Program Directors & Other Industry Thought Leaders

Eleanor Allen

Dr. Karen Doll

Tal Goldhamer

Program Director, AI

Ali Khan

Dr. Matthew T. Lee

Program Director, Flourishing

Jen Marr

Dr. Michael Pirson

Dr. Jim Ritchie-Dunham

Campus Team

Hasan Jehan

Growth Lead

Julia Raina

Community Lead

Jeff Roberts

Technology Lead

Strategic Advisors

Jory Des Jardins

Go-To-Market Advisor

Matt Wells

Growth Advisor

Join The Movement.

Come join us in the AETHEON Campus. Everyone is welcome, and it’s FREE to join.
Be a part of a growing company of learners, leaders and organizations who are coming together to flourish in this dynamic space, shape the future, and level the playing field for everyone through skills.