There’s an arms race going on right now for talent. While there has been a lot written about freelancers, remote working, and ‘New York is dead’- I’m focusing on student talent. For years, colleges were looking for GPA and SAT heroes- National Honor Society types that listed “prom committee” as…

In my role as educator, father, and entrepreneur, I have loved the power video. Video has not only been a way to transmit our mission and vision publicly, but it has been an even better reflection tool. …

I have often taught my students to provide value to people first. Not in a transactional way, but with people and organizations that they are passionate about. Its a simple enough concept- show that you want to support the mission/vision in anyway possible. Learn how to fit your skills to…

Seven years ago I started a class called “Innovation and Open Source Learning,” after I watched Daniel Pink’s TED talk. The talk was centered around what motivates people in the workplace- Mastery, Autonomy, and Purpose, and how most companies have assumed it was financial “if/then” rewards. …

I get emails all the time from teachers that are struggling to foster innovation, creativity in the classroom. Many students (past third grade according to the data) are starting to decline in creativity and seemed to be conditioned to sit and wait for instructions so they can create THE answer…

The word “innovation” gets thrown around a lot. People tend to label a “product” innovative- or even the work/classroom environment. When people visit “innovative” work environments they marvel over the snack stands, beanbag chairs, and moveable desks. …

This country has an unhealthy obsession with statistics when it comes to education. I could go on and on about “the test” each state doles out to see which schools are “good.” …

A month ago Gary Vaynerchuk responded to my interview request for the StartEdUp podcast. To say I was thrilled is a vast understatement. I’ve been watching his DailyVee YouTube posts & now listening to his podcasts regularly. I was even more surprised when the invitation to come out to New…

I was lucky. My dad taught me the difference between a traditional IRA and ROTH IRA a long time ago. For that matter, he taught me about paying myself first, delayed gratification, and compounding interest. I had my first bank account at 6, and I’ve been “frugal” ever since. Let…