Summary
Jeff Walter is a founder and CEO with over two decades leading Extended Enterprise Learning, building LatitudeLearning into a purpose-built LMS for dealer, franchise, and partner networks. He blends product strategy and hands-on technology leadership to help Fortune 500 and global automotive brands turn training into measurable business outcomes. Creator of the Surefire Training Impact™ framework, Jeff has a long track record of implementing data-driven programs that improve sales, operations, and retention across multi-brand, multi-role networks. A Wharton-trained entrepreneur with roots in computer science, he has deep experience scaling services and software from consulting to product companies dating back to the 1990s. He hosts the Training Impact Podcast and regularly speaks at industry conferences, translating practical field experience into insights on AI-powered analytics and automated assessment. Beyond product and speaking roles, Jeff’s uncommon blend of technical background and franchise-focused domain expertise makes him a go-to leader for organizations wrestling with complex, distributed learning ecosystems.
13 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
BS Computer Science, BS Computer Science at Binghamton University
MBA Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing, MBA Entrepreneurial Management and Marketing at The Wharton School
English