The number one thing we hear from entrepreneurs and artists and creatives when we ask them about their education is about how irrelevant it was to their story. Sure, some folks had wonderful educational experiences, but for many their experiences left them feeling ill prepared for life and their careers. So, we wanted to create a space for folks to share their experiences and ideas for how we can improve our educational system.

Tim Beiber

When I was in school(graduated in 2009), schooling seemed to be setup based around the jobs. Meaning, once you pick a job you might want to do, then you learn about that industry. I went to the vocational school for welding for my Jr and Sr year of high school as a backup option for the music I was doing at the time. Read more>>

Dr. Monther Haddad

To better prepare students for a fulfilling life and career, I strongly believe that schools should integrate AI education and real-world problem-solving into the core curriculum. This can start at the early stage of elementary school. In today’s world, AI is not just a tool for engineers or tech professionals – it is reshaping every field and every industry. High school graduates should possess a solid understanding of AI fundamentals, along with hands-on experience using a variety of AI tools and real-world applications. Read more>>

Robby Zacharias

One thing that I would personally change about the education system, as it relates to content creation, is the blending of different mediums into one curriculum. Let me elaborate on that a bit further – I went to Hofstra University and majored in Film Studies and Production, yet I have never had any interest in making movies. When I first stepped through the gates of Hofstra as a freshman, I had lofty goals of making wildly popular music videos or other kinds of short form content and becoming the next Cole Bennett. Read more>>