Bruce Jackson — Tech Innovator with a Mission for InclusionAs CTO and Co-Founder of Kai’s Education, I’ve dedicated my career to making technology an open door, not a barrier. Growing up with ADHD and partial blindness, I know firsthand how traditional learning can leave students behind. That experience drives my mission to create tools that make coding, STEM, and creative problem-solving accessible to all learners — regardless of their starting point.Before Kai’s Education, I founded 3D Printing Systems, bringing cutting-edge manufacturing tools into classrooms and industry. At Kai’s, I lead the design and development of our award-winning products — Kai’s Clan and KaiBot — blending robotics, AR/VR, and screen-free coding to turn classrooms into immersive, hands-on learning spaces.Recent highlights:
- Driving product innovation that has won Common Sense Top Pick for Learning and Smart AI Toy Award.
- Partnering with Apple, Project Lead The Way, and global accessibility leaders to ensure inclusive learning experiences.
- Expanding Kai’s Education’s reach to schools in the U.S., Europe, and beyond.
For me, it’s never just about teaching kids to code — it’s about building confidence, sparking curiosity, and giving every student the tools to create their own future.
Ronel Schodt — Empowering the Next Generation of Creative LearnersAs CEO and Co-Founder of Kai’s Education, I’m on a mission to make learning feel less like instruction and more like discovery. Our tools blend robotics, coding, literacy, math, and creative play to help all students thrive — from emerging readers and math-averse learners to neurodiverse students and those left out of traditional models.I believe computer science shouldn’t be a luxury or an afterthought — it should be part of every child’s toolkit for thinking, creating, and solving real-world problems.Recent highlights:
- Keynote speaker at Electrify Aotearoa 2025, sharing our journey scaling an edtech startup globally.
- Workshop facilitator on creative coding and cross-curricular integration for young learners.
- Leading Kai’s Education’s U.S. expansion, now growing in Texas, Utah, and New York.
- Forging partnerships with Apple, Common Sense, and the American Printing House to support accessible learning for all.
In my role, I focus on:
- Vision & culture — driving our mission and strategy.
- Sales & growth — building sustainable revenue through district partnerships.
- Partnerships — working with institutions, investors, and educators to ensure our solutions are relevant, accessible, and loved.
We’re not just selling robots — we’re unlocking confidence, curiosity, and creative thinking in the next generation.
Website: kaiseducation.com
LinkedIn: Bruce Jackson ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-jackson-nz/) & Ronel Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronel-schodt-a6a07411/
Email:
[email protected]For schools: book a demo directly via our site.
Social: @kaiseducation on all major platforms.
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