(“Ohhhh….”)Jim is an accidental entrepreneur, eschewing the investment banking path that so many of his Stanford classmates took to save the world as a teacher. My lived experience with the US education system was mixed quality, and I hope my work can strengthen our schools – especially for those new to this country and the language – so every child can reach their full potential. Reach invests in education because we believe itʼs our most valuable resource. What contributions might that one student hold for the future?The son of a cop and a stay-at-home mom, James was fortunate to attend high-achieving magnet programs within the Los Angeles public school system and has personally experienced the transformative impact of quality education.
I am convinced that education is the biggest lever for change we have as humans and, at a time with such enormous challenges and opportunities, I can see no other sector in the world to invest on that could be more significant for our civilization.Chian did not set out to build a career in education.
That experience set her on a path to understand our education system and why it has great inequalities. We believe we can help the most at the earliest stages of a company’s growth, and we’ve supported over 50 early-stage companies so far.Jennifer grew up in Chicago and its suburbs. Three years in, she quit consulting and took a chance on a fellowship through Education Pioneers.
We look for platforms and products that inspire and empower learners at every life stage.In other words, weʼve been there. This fellowship, which placed her on the data & technology team at an Oakland-based charter school network, opened her eyes to the potential of young minds and the remarkable dedication that each teacher had for their students. She studied bioengineering at Berkeley and worked in management consulting upon graduation. Our Services. John Dewey said, classrooms are a microcosm of our ideal society and I love this challenge to create small communities that prioritize and reflect what is best in our human nature.From a young age, Shauntel understood the transformative power of education. We are a team of doers who prefer action over 5-year strategic plans. I’ve dedicated my career to making sure that all students, regardless of background or zip code, have access to that kind of education.Jen dropped out of the Silicon Valley startup scene and landed in a 4th grade classroom in San Jose. The experience opened her eyes — from wanting to make a difference in one child’s life, to feeling responsibility for all students in her classroom, to seeing systemic inequities in public education. Jennifer taught in traditional public schools for 7 years, pursued an MA in Education from Stanford, then went on to learn the craft of venture capital for almost a decade before co-founding Reach Capital. It is an accumulation of experience, knowledge, skills and the development of oneʼs own perspective. From her time at MIT learning chemical engineering to completing her MA in Education at Stanford, she’s navigated life with a curious mind and an insatiable appetite for knowledge.
They invest in early-stage tech tools, applications, content, and services to improve education opportunities for all children. When we unlock opportunity for one student, it creates ripple effects for his/her family, community, and society at large. And while there are many approaches in which we can improve education in this country, I fundamentally believe that entrepreneurship is one of the most impactful and important agents of change.After 12 years as an entrepreneur in the gaming industry, and inspired by the opportunities technology can afford to superpower humanity, Esteban joined Reach from its founding in 2015 to support education entrepreneurs and help them build iconic global businesses that augment human potential.
Every time I see students engaged like this, I get goosebumps.As a first generation American, Maria deeply believes that education is the most powerful tool to better opportunity.
Our combined expertise and experience make us attuned to the opportunities in the space and empathic to entrepreneurial challenges.Online advanced courses for students to learn data, design, and coding with wrap-around support from mentors and communitySaaS product to manage learning programs and improve instruction for English Language LearnersDigital library with unlimited access to books and learning videos for kids 12 and under Her passion is serving people, and she goes above and beyond to provide great customer service to anyone who walks through Reach’s door. Investing with a fresh perspective. After a stint in graduate school, he now has the privilege of supporting incredible entrepreneurs who share his passion for education.High-quality education helped me pursue my interests and recognize and achieve my full potential. In our work, financial success and social impact are non-negotiables. when he co-founder of Teachers’ Curriculum Institute. Five years in the classroom and three education startups later, he is still driven to make the educational experience more meaningful for all students.Because all kids deserve the kinds of learning experiences where they lean in wide-eyed in animated conversation, where the energy in the classroom is palpable, where they lose track of time, and where the lines between “smart” and “remedial” students blur.