Author
Samyr Qureshi
Education entrepreneur and founder of Tax Credits for Education.
Samyr Qureshi is an education entrepreneur and the founder of Tax Credits for Education, a resource helping people understand education tax credits and how they can support student scholarships. He also is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Knack, which helps colleges and universities expand access to peer-to-peer academic support.
About Samyr
Samyr Qureshi is an education entrepreneur whose work focuses on making educational opportunities more accessible to students and families. He founded Tax Credits for Education to help people understand education tax credits and make informed decisions about supporting student scholarships. He also serves as a General Manager at Primer, where his work focuses on growing access to K-8 education for working families.
Samyr co-founded Knack in 2015 and led the company as CEO for a decade before transitioning to Executive Chairman in 2025. Knack works with colleges and universities to expand access to peer-to-peer support services.
A 2014 University of Florida graduate, Samyr was named to the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Education and recognized among UF's 2021 40 Gators Under 40. Across his work in higher education and K-12, his focus is making educational opportunities easier for students and families to access.
Background
- Current role: General Manager at Primer.
- Previously: Co-founder and CEO of Knack, now Executive Chairman.
- Education: University of Florida, class of 2014.
Samyr's background is in education entrepreneurship, technology, and operations. He is not a CPA, attorney, or financial adviser, and his articles are educational, not individual tax, legal, or financial advice.
Articles by Samyr
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