John Risher

Worldreader is a non-profit organization that aims to improve learning outcomes, workforce readiness, and gender equity in vulnerable communities worldwide. The non-profit company is based in Seattle, WA. The company achieves this through a low-cost, high-tech approach that combines culturally relevant digital books and supportive programming. Since 2010, Worldreader has distributed over 50 million digital books to 15 million children and young adults across five regions. The company works with partners to provide tools, training, and resources to families and caregivers to get children reading at least 25 books a year with full comprehension. Worldreader has supported more than 21 million readers in over 100 countries. The company was founded by John David Risher, who has been the CEO since incorporation.

Fullplay Media Systems, Inc. develops modular software development tools and communications systems consulting services. The company primarily focuses on developing and designing software and hardware for high quality and feature rich digital media recording and playback and in addition to licensing its proprietary technology, the company provides software engineering, hardware design and manufacturing services to its customers either directly or though outsourcing. The company has developed and designed its own line of digital media devices for resale or licensing.