19 hours agoStartOut Education Founders: Oscar Pedroso and Thimble’s investment in EdTech educationBy John Kregler, StartOut In Oscar Pedroso’s (he/him) eyes, education is disruptive. As such, educators are tasked with constantly finding new and better ways to teach when societal needs and interests inevitably change. Oscar is the founder and CEO of Thimble.io, …5 min read
1 day agoStartOut Education Founders: Sam Roy’s lifelong passion for special educationBy John Kregler, StartOut With September welcoming students of all ages and backgrounds back into the classroom, the spotlight is on education. Educators and EdTech founders help improve the world by shaping future generations and creating more access to information. …4 min read
6 days agoStartOut Education Founders: Devon Saliga and Beepboop are putting teachers front and centerBy John Kregler, StartOut Educators are defined by their ability to take something they love and share it with the masses. Whether in music, business, medicine, or any other specialized field, educators take their passions and make them easily accessible to all. Such is the case for Devon Saliga, the…4 min read
Aug 31Mariah Barber and the conscious practices of DE(A)IBy John Kregler, StartOut To Mariah Barber (they/them/she/her), a vital part of the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) conversation often goes overlooked — accessibility. Creating more inclusive spaces available to all people, regardless of their condition or ability, has driven Mariah to their entire professional life. And recognizing that those…4 min read
Aug 25Dr. Tiffany Jana and the power of putting your people firstBy John Kregler, StartOut In the era of the Great Resignation, Dr. Tiffany Jana (they/them) is siding with the workers. For more than two decades, Dr. Jana has worked in the field of people consulting with top organizational leaders and creating long-lasting change in the workplaces that need it most…5 min read
Jul 20Kevin Shah: building better leaders through an Empathy GymBy John Kregler, StartOut DEI goes beyond hiring. While attracting and retaining diverse talent is a pivotal and impactful first step, it is not the end for an organization. Now more than ever, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives are vital to ensuring that people are valued for their authentic…4 min read
Jun 30Nyle Fisher’s ventures in cosmetics and sharing pride throughout the monthBy John Kregler, StartOut Finding the right mentor can sometimes be one of the most complex parts of entrepreneurship. Mentors help founders strategize beyond their product or service, provide expert knowledge with real-life experiences, and help form lasting relationships that can carry them through the most challenging parts of the…5 min read
Jun 23Michael Diego’s vision to bring underrepresented content creators into the mainstreamBy John Kregler, StartOut “I always wanted to be an entrepreneur, but I didn’t know it would happen as quickly as it did.” Michael Diego (he/him) didn’t go to business school or have the formal experience he thought he needed to launch a startup. …4 min read
Jun 7Melissa Green’s story of finding safe spaces through coffeeBy John Kregler, StartOut Melissa Green (she/her) celebrates pride with every cup of coffee. The founder and CEO of Rise Above Coffee, Melissa is a dedicated coffee supplier who intentionally supports the LGBTQ+ community. …4 min read
May 31Nancy Do: A founder’s dream to democratize cannabisBy John Kregler, StartOut Founders, particularly the underrepresented kind, tend to not shy away from a challenge. Whether in formulating a business idea or pitching to a group of investors who might not look like them, the difficult moments are part of the process. Nancy Do (she/they) is no stranger…5 min read
