what we do.
It's all about the collective.
We work with movers and shakers, builders and breakers – always asking ourselves, how can we better equip young people to be their best selves and become agents of change in their communities? We don’t have all of the answers, but we surround ourselves with people just as committed as we are to finding them.
Connection.
There’s power in connection. When students connect to the world outside the classroom, a new reality becomes possible. In a world starved for meaningful relationships, the most valuable thing we provide is the opportunity to work, learn, and grow with other people. So whenever possible, we do just that.
Shipping
For us, shipping is almost sacred. We know that real entrepreneurs don’t leave their brilliance in the basement to collect dust. They let their work out into the world to breathe, be seen, and get better.
They don’t wait until things are perfect. They ship, and then they learn. It’s the same posture we encourage students to develop, because we know that authentic learning happens when the work gets out of the building and connects us with other human beings.
Celebration
We really like a good party. We know what a spirit of celebration can do for a community, a school culture, an individual learner. We’re all about celebrating the little flops and the big wins, young people discovering new skills, and the teachers growing in their practice. Celebration fuels us and keeps us moving forward.
Who We Are
John Cahalin
Co-founder
Creative Ideator
Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.
Margaret Mead
Elyse Burden
Co-founder
Strategic + Rabble Rousing
Audrey Reimer
Program Manager
Master Juggler + Competitive
Michael Crawford
Advisory Board
Perpetual Learner + Tweeter
Adam Mathis
Relationship Manager
Clever + Cultural Explorer
Every day we hear stories of students learning and growing. They are passionate, hard-working individuals that will surely change the world one day. We’re lucky enough to be along for the ride.
Audrey Reimer
If we have to learn with each other, we should also learn about each other, so we can bring each other up.
Christopher Emdin
Christen Dunn
Classroom Coach
Mover/Shaker + Entrepreneurship Addict
