StartEdUp Podcast

Gary Hensley is the CEO of LivingTree, a company focused on family engagement and fund raising. However, how he got there IS the story.

Starting out as a classroom teacher, Gary saw a problem with schools and funding. So he did something about it, and started EdBacker.

Then tragedy struck, coupled with the highs and lows of being a startup entrepreneur.

Take a listen to this AMAZING podcast and the lessons this teacher turned CEO has learned.

You can find Gary at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garyhensley/

Most of us see that there is a MAJOR shift in employment. So when do educators (& employers) shout ICEBERG! STRAIGHT AHEAD!

Better yet, when will the majority of our schools to start implementing strategies to prepare our students for this shift?

Take a listen:

Luna Calhoun and Sarah Schaefer on a mission to make environmentalism a fun game- to both adults and students.

Listen to this awesome episode as we talk to this team that works with our StartEdUp foundation.

Warning: REALLY proud teacher alert.

If you want know more visit: https://www.facebook.com/Go-Plant-It-183365878957713/

Find Sarah here: https://twitter.com/SarahSchaefer50

Luna here: https://twitter.com/lunaaseaa

Few people have succeeded, failed, then succeeded like James Altucher. While many people know him for his books "Choose Yourself," and "Reinvent Yourself," as well as his podcast, "The James Altucher Show," some might not know what it took to get there. His track record of finding trends, and seizing on opportunities is amazing. That is why in this episode, we dive deep into education, learning, and what the future might hold for "students" in the next ten years.

Last week I begged you to NOT start off with the "rules and regulations" of school.

This week, I begging you TO do something: Video your first days. Reflect often. It will improve your work, allow for reflection, and create a great way to enjoy your memories much later.

Take a listen:

Colin and Jackson are on a mission to make business education fun.

They were also the winners of the 2018 Innovate WithIN. A pitch competition sponsored by the Indiana Economic Development Corp, Ball State University, and StartEdUp Foundation.

For more information please go to: https://www.educaid.games/

The Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/EducaidGames/

You can follow Colin and Jackson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-wareham-14255610b/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackson-ramey-27b43a163/

Pam Moran was the Supt of Albemarle Co. Schools in Virginia. But don't let her fool you. She is NOT retired. She is now setting her sights on empowering more schools by encouraging teachers and administrators to do what her schools did- experiment, innovate, and LEARN!

I start back to school this week. But there is something that I NEVER start off the year with. And I'm begging you, PLEASE DON'T DO THIS!

I've been briefly talking about what our larger goal is. Today I go into detail on what we are doing with the StartEdUp Foundation.

For more information, please visit https://startedupfoundation.org/

There you can meet the cohort of students, meet the team, and the board of directors, or even make a donation!

You can also email directly at: [email protected] if you want to mentor or have any other questions!

Seth Godin is known for being a pioneer of internet marketing, his books, and his legendary blog. However, what I loved about this interview was the willingness to challenge me- the public teacher.

This back and forth with Hunter and I was a great dialogue of what education isn't, but also what it *could be.

Also, his "question" at the end is amazing.

Listen and profit from this interview.

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