Meet Our CEO: Taylor Basilio
Vision. Leadership. Innovation in EdTech.
A seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience building and scaling EdTech platforms for global learning audiences.
As the CEO of Hireplicity and CTO of a U.S.-based EdTech startup, he brings a rare blend of technical depth and product strategy to every project. His mission: to help education leaders turn bold ideas into secure, scalable, high-impact platforms.
“The future of learning should be accessible, data-informed, and seamless. My job is to help education leaders turn that future into functioning software today.”
Scaling EdTech at a Global Level
A Proven Track Record in Education Technology
Taylor has played a central role in architecting and scaling multiple EdTech platforms used by thousands of learners worldwide. His experience spans corporate learning systems for Fortune 500 companies, district-wide K–12 LMS deployments in the U.S., and AI-powered personalized learning platforms for fast-growing startups.
At Hireplicity, Taylor leads an experienced team that helps EdTech companies go from MVP to global-scale product efficiently and strategically.
Highlights
Launched education platforms across multiple countries with full regional compliance
Reduced infrastructure costs by 40% while doubling uptime for a corporate learning platform
Scaled an EdTech platform from 5,000 to 100,000+ monthly active users in under 18 months
Built For Scale. Engineered For Resilience.
Taylor's leadership has been tested in high-growth environments, where technical and operational challenges emerge quickly. He has led efforts to build multi-tenant platforms, optimize backend systems for performance, and implement resilient, modular codebases that grow with the product.
Cloud-native infrastructure & real-time monitoring
Designed platforms to run efficiently in the cloud with built-in performance monitoring, ensuring uptime and rapid response to any issue as user demand grows.
Embedded compliance (FERPA, GDPR, COPPA, SOC2) from day one
Integrated education data privacy and security standards into every layer of development, avoiding costly retrofits or audit failures later on.
Scalable system architecture for EdTech use cases
Engineered systems to handle rapid enrollment spikes, multi-tenant deployments, and seamless feature expansion without compromising stability.
Accessibility-first development using WCAG, Section 504, and VPAT standards
Designed for inclusive learning experiences so every student, teacher, and administrator can engage fully.
“Build for simplicity and iterate with users, and don’t get stuck chasing perfection. Fast feedback loops create the biggest gains.”
Taylor’s outlook is grounded in what U.S. education leaders need now and where the space is headed. He believes in tech that supports teachers, simplifies admin, and enhances student outcomes.
A Strategic Vision for EdTech
Support for AI and AR/VR Integration
Taylor is committed to helping clients adopt emerging technologies that personalize learning and create immersive, engaging education experiences.
Real-Time Analytics Integration
He ensures platforms deliver actionable insights to educators and administrators, enabling data-informed decisions that improve student outcomes.
Alignment With Modern EdTech Growth Strategies
Taylor aligns Hireplicity’s delivery approach with how today’s education companies grow from fast MVP launches to enterprise-grade scaling with measurable impact.
Built-In Flexibility and Security for Innovation
He prioritizes architectures that are both adaptable and compliant, giving EdTech leaders the freedom to innovate without sacrificing data protection or platform reliability.
Why It Matters?
From Solving Problems to Scaling Platforms
Taylor’s experience doesn’t just shape our technical execution — it defines how we partner with clients from the very beginning. Having worked inside EdTech startups as both a product and technical leader, he understands the urgency to launch quickly, demonstrate traction, and meet strict compliance requirements.
This insight allows Hireplicity to provide proactive architectural and product strategy guidance, craft development roadmaps aligned with business goals, and deliver solutions that reduce churn, boost adoption, and support fundraising. Under Taylor’s strategic oversight from discovery through delivery, every project is built to scale with confidence.
“Our clients aren’t just building products; they’re shaping the future of education. I stay closely involved to make sure they’re set up for scale, growth, and success.”
Let’s Build The Future of Learning Together
Whether you’re an early-stage founder or scaling an established platform, our EdTech leadership can help you move smarter, faster, and more confidently.