In search of better opportunities, many Mexican artisans have left their homes behind, diminishing traditional craftsmanship. This startup is changing that.
Cecily MauranNovember 25, 2016
In the past 50 years, the achievement gap between students in the United States has hardly changed. This company is helping schools invest in their teachers.
Brittany LaneNovember 9, 2016
With over 2.2 million people currently incarcerated in the United States, this company exists to change the criminal justice system — with tablets.
Brittany LaneNovember 2, 2016
The world’s most exciting new entrepreneurs look nothing like the Silicon Valley stereotype. And they are forcing the world to rethink what's possible.
Alan WagenbergNovember 1, 2016
Frustrated by the quality of education in Mexico, this startup is inspiring a new generation of innovators and leaders by bringing fab labs to high schools.
Cecily MauranOctober 31, 2016
With over 110 actively spoken languages, India is home to one of the largest language gaps in the world. Karadi Path aims to narrow that gap by revolutionizing the way that children learn language.
Cecily MauranOctober 24, 2016
How did you get into the work you do? The founder of this company explains why she does what she does, no matter if other people don't understand.
Sonja SkvarlaOctober 21, 2016
Despite high enrollment rates, the majority of East African students aren’t learning basic literacy skills within their first few years of education. This company is changing that — through entertainment.
Brittany LaneOctober 7, 2016
There’s no shortage of problems entrepreneurs can solve. But there is one challenge that is essential to solving all others — for everyone on the planet.
Eileen MurphyOctober 6, 2016
During Project Literacy Lab, 50+ mentors and specialists have shared their wisdom to the 16 participating entrepreneurs. Here are some of the top insights.
Brittany LaneJuly 12, 2016
Project Literacy Lab represents the world’s first accelerator for entrepreneurs dedicated to closing the global literacy gap by 2030. Here are the 16 ventures.
Brittany LaneJune 22, 2016
Ken Banks had no idea how to help solve some huge, complex problems out there. But lack of certainty and answers turned out to be a great starting point.
Ken BanksMay 5, 2016
We are all biased. Behavioral design provides quick, cheap ways for organizations and people to overcome gender bias. It's the right + smart thing to do.
Brittany LaneApril 25, 2016
This EdTech startup shows if you don’t constantly iterate your product based on field research and user input, you'll have a perfect product with no business model.
Millicent MwendwaApril 21, 2016
In 2011, the UN declared internet access a basic human right. Región Digital wants to bring that right to rural Mexico—and shake up big telecom monopolies.
Brittany LaneJanuary 13, 2016
This company connects Mexican artisans to the hospitality industry, helping them earn better incomes and preserve the country's culture in the process.
Brittany LaneDecember 30, 2015
This company is positioned to revolutionize the way Mexico educates its millions of children—combining e-learning, video games and virtual mentorship.
Brittany LaneDecember 24, 2015