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.

Howard Nourmand

I would classify myself as a creative type. The way my mind works is non-linear. I’m impulsive, I connect things in a ways that are unconventional. Read more>>

Courtney LeSueur

My college experience as an art major with a focus in graphic design was fraught. At the time (2010-2014), the graphic design program at the university I went to was in its infancy, and the fine arts professors treated graphic design as an art form that was “lesser than” the fine arts majors. Read more>>

Ryan Watts

I believe the education system is quite broken, the high school system is heavily skewed towards pushing kids towards going to college, even if it isn’t the right move for them. Read more>>

Sachiko Muramatsu Kramer

I think education is important but I feel that it is less crucial these days since there are other options to learn and grow your skills depending on which fields you want to pursure. Read more>>