Press Releases
2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | 2004
2012
Intrepid Learning Unveils Concept of the “Innovation Worker” in Breakthrough eBook
Contributors Include Top Thought Leaders from Comcast, Kaplan University, EMC Corporation, Swedish Health Services, and Brave New Workshop
Intrepid’s Darin Hartley Assumes Influential New Thought Leadership Role at ASTD
Company’s Vice President of Sales and Business Development, and the Author of Several Key Books on 21st Century Learning, Named Board Chair of ASTD Certification Institute
2011
Intrepid Learning Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
December 1, 2011 – Intrepid Learning, an award-winning provider of corporate learning services and learning technology designed to accelerate productivity and growth for businesses worldwide, today announced that Vikesh Mahendroo will step down from his post as CEO of the company.
Intrepid Learning Promotes Seven Veteran Practitioners
November 15, 2011 – Intrepid Learning, an award-winning provider of corporate learning services and learning technology designed to accelerate productivity and growth for businesses worldwide, today announced that veteran practitioners from its professional services, instructor delivery outsourcing, client management, technology and talent management functions have been promoted to Vice President.
Intrepid Learning is Named Top 20 Learning Portal Company
September 12, 2011 – Trainingindustry.com today announced that Intrepid Learning (http://www.intrepidls.com) has been selected as a Top 20 Learning Portal Company for 2011.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Is Named A Top 20 Content Development Company
June 29, 2011 – Trainingindustry.com today announced that Intrepid Learning Solutions (http://www.intrepidls.com) has been selected as a Top 20 Content Development Company for 2011.
Intrepid Learning Publishes “New Knowledge Networks”
June 16, 2011 – Intrepid Learning Solutions (http://www.intrepidls.com) , an award-winning learning services and technology provider, today announced the publication of Learning Experts at Work: How Social Tools and Technology Catalyzed a Learning Renaissance.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Names New President
June 7, 2011 – Intrepid Learning Solutions (www.intrepidls.com), a leading provider of learning services and technology-enabled learning solutions, today announced that Co-Founder and Executive Vice President Sam Herring has been named President of the company.
Intrepid Learning Is Named One of the Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies – Trainingindustry.com
April 7, 2011 – Trainingindustry.com today announced that Intrepid Learning (http://www.intrepidls.com) has been selected as a Top 20 Training Outsourcing Company for 2011.
2010
Intrepid Receives Five-year Contract from Boeing to Provide Training Delivery Services
September 15, 2010 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, Inc, a leading provider of learning and performance solutions, has been awarded a five-year agreement with The Boeing Company to provide training delivery, skill assessment and support services in support of Boeing’s Learning, Training and Development (LTD) enterprise requirements.
Intrepid recognized as Top Training Outsourcing Company by TrainingIndustry.com 2010
May 11, 2010 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of learning and performance solutions, has been selected for the seventh consecutive year to the industry’s foremost list of the Top Training Outsourcing Companies. Published annually by TrainingIndustry.com, the “Top 20 Training Outsourcing Companies” is widely recognized as the primary resource for corporate and government enterprises seeking to identify the most qualified training companies in the marketplace.
Intrepid named to New Industry List of Notable Leadership Training Companies
March 3, 2010 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of learning and performance solutions, has been selected by TrainingIndustry.com to the 2010 – Leadership Training Companies “Watch List”. As part of its ongoing process to serve the needs of training leaders and professionals, TrainingIndustry.com has published its first segment “Watch List.”
2009
Intrepid Learning Solutions Executive Named Chair-Elect to the ASTD Board of Directors
October 14, 2009 – Sam Herring, Co-Founder and Executive Vice President of Intrepid Learning Solutions, has been selected to serve as the 2010 chair-elect on the board of directors for the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals.
Intrepid Featured as Top Training Outsourcing Company by TrainingIndustry.com
March 23, 2009 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of learning and performance solutions, has been selected for the sixth consecutive year to the industry’s foremost list of the Top Training Outsourcing Companies.
Intrepid Learning Solutions recognized as Top Training Outsourcing Company by HRO Today
March 9, 2009 – Intrepid Learning Solutions has been named to HRO Today magazine’s Baker’s Dozen List of the top providers in the learning outsourcing industry. Recognition on this year’s list is particularly significant as HRO Today selected providers based on feedback from buyers around their experience with service providers.
2008
Intrepid Learning Solutions Named a Fastest-Growing Private Company by Puget Sound Business Journal
October 30, 2008 – Intrepid Learning Solutions was named a Fastest-Growing Private Company by the Puget Sound Business Journal at an invitation-only event which drew more than 500 people to Qwest Field on Oct. 23.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Awarded Gold 2008 Learning in Practice Award
October 8, 2008 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of learning and performance solutions, was named the Gold Award Winner for Excellence in Content last month by Chief Learning Officer magazine at its annual Learning in Practice Awards Ceremony.
Intrepid Learning Solutions recognized as Top Training Outsourcing Company
July 21, 2008 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of learning and performance solutions, has been named by TrainingIndustry.com for a fifth consecutive year to the influential list of “Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry.”
Intrepid Learning Solutions Hosts third Annual Client Summit, Exploration 2008
June 30, 2008 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of learning and performance services, hosted its annual summit on June 10, 2008. The theme of this year’s event was Learning as a Strategic Partner in Lean Times.
Intrepid Executive Named to the ASTD Board of Directors
February 13, 2008 – Sam Herring, co-founder and executive vice president of Intrepid Learning Solutions, has been appointed to serve on the board of directors for the American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) for a two-year term, 2008-2009.
Intrepid named by HRO Today as Top LBPO Provider
February 10, 2008 – Intrepid named by HRO Today as Top LBPO Provider
Intrepid Learning Solutions Recognized as Leading Sales Training Provider
January 29, 2008 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of learning and performance solutions, has been named by TrainingIndustry.com as one of the top sales training companies in the marketplace.
2007
Intrepid’s Enterprise Learning Performance Assessment Methodology featured in Training Outsourcing Editorial
October 10, 2007 – Intrepid’s Enterprise Learning Performance Assessment Methodology featured in Training Outsourcing Editorial
Intrepid Learning Solutions names President and CEO
September 18, 2007 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of learning and performance solutions, announced today that Vikesh Mahendroo will join the company as President and CEO, effective October 1st. Mahendroo comes to Intrepid from a distinguished career at Mercer Human Resource Consulting.
Inc. Magazine Reveals Its 26th Annual List of America’s 500 Fastest-Growing Private Companies
August 27, 2007 – Intrepid Learning Ranks No. 79 on the 2007 Inc. 500 With Three-Year Sales Growth of 1818.7% NEW YORK, August 27, 2007 – Inc. magazine ranked Intrepid Learning Solutions 79 on its 26th annual Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.
Intrepid Learning Solutions recognized as Top 20 Learning Outsourcing Provider
July 17, 2007 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training services, has been named for a fourth year to the prestigious list of “Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry.” Intrepid is one of only 12 companies to have been recognized on the list for four consecutive years.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Hosts Annual Summit, Exploration 2007: Aligning Learning to the Business
July 5, 2007 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training services, hosted its annual summit on June 12, 2007. Intrepid’s clients, prospects and team members gathered for the interactive forum, focused on aligning learning to the business. The event featured learning and performance best practices, case studies and innovations.
Intrepid Selects OutStart as Learning Technology Partner
June 25, 2007 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training solutions, today announced it has selected OutStart as a partner to support its Learning Business Process Outsourcing (LBPO) offering. Intrepid has also selected OutStart Evolution LCMS as one of its preferred technologies for learning content development.
Intrepid Selects SumTotal as Technology Partner for Learning
April 26, 2007 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training solutions, has selected the SumTotal® Enterprise Suite™ as a partner to support its Learning Business Process Outsourcing (LBPO) offering.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Announces Launch of Enterprise Learning Performance Assessment
March 22, 2007 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training services, announces the launch of its Enterprise Learning Performance Assessment (ELPA), a comprehensive consulting methodology and benchmarking toolset that helps client organizations evaluate the current state of their learning organization.
2006
Intrepid Learning Solutions and Microsoft Win Bronze Brandon Hall Learning Award
November 9, 2006 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training services, and Microsoft, worldwide leader in software, services and solutions, announced today they were awarded the Brandon Hall Bronze Excellence in Learning for Custom Content for training programs.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Raises $11.7 Million in Financing Led by FTVentures
July 28, 2006 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training services, announced today that it has closed an $11.7 million funding round. The equity financing was led by FTVentures, a private equity firm focused on software and business services, with strong support from existing investors, including Madrona Venture Group, Buerk Dale Victor LLC, and Rustic Canyon Partners.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Featured Among Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry
July 18, 2006 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training services, has been named for a third year to the esteemed list of “Top 20 Companies in the Training Outsourcing Industry”.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Hosts Inaugural Client Summit, Exploration 2006: Benchmarking, Best Practices & Impact
July 7, 2006 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training services, hosted its inaugural client summit on June 6, 2006. Over 80 of Intrepid’s clients, prospects and team members gathered in a collegial environment to share best practices, case studies, trends, and innovations.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Enhances World-Class Leadership on Board of Advisors
June 12, 2006 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of training services, announced today the naming of Kevin Oakes, former President and current director of SumTotal Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: SUMT), to serve on Intrepid’s Advisory Board.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Expands Financial Services Expertise
April 24, 2006 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading provider of outsourced training services, announced today that Judy Albers has joined Intrepid as a Senior Learning Strategy and Technology Consultant. With 17 years experience in launching and managing large-scale learning technology systems in the financial services sector, Albers brings deep expertise to Intrepid.
The American Society for Training & Development Partners with Intrepid Learning Solutions
March 28, 2006 – The American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning and performance professionals, has signed a multi-year partnership with Intrepid Learning Solutions. Intrepid will provide training design, development, delivery, and maintenance services for ASTD’s certificate program.
2005
Intrepid Learning Solutions Names Creighton as Board Chairman
November 29, 2005 – Former Weyerhaeuser CEO to Support Leading Training Outsourcing Company; Sector Poised for Growth (Seattle, Washington – November 29, 2005) Intrepid Learning Solutions, Inc., the foremost provider of innovative learning performance consulting, outsourcing and research services to global companies, today named Jack Creighton Chairman of its Board of Directors.
Intrepid to Provide Microsoft’s MSN with Outsourced Training Services
October 18, 2005 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, Inc. has been awarded a multi-year contract to provide the MSN Division at Microsoft Corp. with outsourced training services for its sales team designed to help support the growth of MSN. “Effective training is key to enabling us to meet our sales team’s strategic business >objectives,” said Stephen Kim, director of Sales Research at MSN.
Intrepid Learning Solutions to Provide Autodesk with Outsourced Learning and Performance Services
March 15, 2005 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, the foremost provider of learning and performance consulting, outsourcing and research services to global companies, has been awarded a multi-year, enterprise-wide learning and performance outsourcing services contract by Autodesk.
Intrepid Provides Training Thought Leadership
January 28, 2005 – Intrepid Learning Solutions continues to demonstrate its thought leadership in the training industry by announcing that it is presenting or moderating ten different seminars on a variety of key learning topics at upcoming conferences: ASTD TechKnowledge, Training 2005, and the eLearning Guild’s Producer Conference.
2004
Intrepid Named Leader in Training Outsourcing Industry
July 14, 2004 – Intrepid Learning Solutions has been named one of the twenty leading outsourced training services companies in the world by TrainingOutsourcing.com, the most authoritative independent source for information and analysis about the industry.
Intrepid Featured in TrainingOutsourcing.com Article
June 17, 2004 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, the leading innovator in outsourced training solutions, is the focus of a new, in-depth TrainingOutsourcing.com feature article which highlights Intrepid’s rapid growth and high level of customer satisfaction.
Intrepid Learning Solutions Expands Boeing Relationship to Integrated Defense Systems
June 15, 2004 – Intrepid Learning Solutions, a leading innovator in managed training solutions, has been awarded an expansion of its training services relationship with The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA).
New Outsourcing Research Praises Intrepid Learning Solutions
June 4, 2004 – Two new recently released research reports have identified Intrepid Learning Solutions as a leading innovator in providing outsourced training solutions.

