Troy StrandWhat I Learned at the Game Developers Conference: 5 Challenges for TeachersLast week I had the pleasure of attending the Game Developers Conference. The annual event takes place in San Francisco and brings together…Apr 5, 2018Apr 5, 2018
Troy StrandBuilding a STEM Culture: 7 Takeaways for EducatorsOn October 16th and 17th I had the opportunity to dig deep into the topic of STEM education with teachers and administrators from 19…Oct 23, 2017Oct 23, 2017
Troy Strandinraisable3 Crowdfunding Benefits of a Strong Social Media Presence14-year old Shawndrea just gave $400 to Hope for Haiti. She’s a bright, outgoing 8th grade student at Venture Academy in Minneapolis…Mar 20, 2017Mar 20, 2017
Troy StrandinraisableThe 5 Essential Ingredients for an Amazing Crowdfunding VideoI wrote this paragraph 17 times. I had stories about students I’ve worked with, my co-founders, and famous Kickstarter campaigns. I wanted…Mar 6, 2017Mar 6, 2017
Troy StrandinraisableThe 5 Marketing Skills the Best Teachers Need — and HaveIt’s a cold Friday morning in November. My school is wrapping up its first trimester, grades are being finalized, and my coffee cup is…Feb 20, 2017Feb 20, 2017
Troy Strandinraisable5 Questions First-Time Crowdfunders Need to Answer Right NowCall it fundraising, call it crowdfunding, call it the collaborative economy: it’s big. Massolution’s latest Crowdfunding Industry Report…Feb 10, 2017Feb 10, 2017
Troy StrandinraisableThe Pain-Free Way to Ask Friends for MoneyOn a warm (by Minnesota standards) November Thursday, I went live on Facebook. Eight times in one day. I was trying to drum up support for…Feb 10, 2017Feb 10, 2017
Troy Strandinraisable5 Easy Steps for the Best Crowdfunding Campaign TitleIt’s said that brevity is the soul of wit. That’s the enduring appeal of Twitter: 140 characters is scant space to say what you need…Feb 9, 2017Feb 9, 2017
Troy StrandThe Importance of Authenticity: 3 Lessons from a Teacher-EntrepreneurProudly displayed on my desk is a picture of my husband Chad and me. We had just gotten engaged on a canoeing trip to Bear Head Lake in…Jan 12, 2017Jan 12, 2017
Troy StrandAn Appeal for Nuance: I Am Not “Liberals”I’ve been hearing a lot in the past few days about how the Democratic message got lost on the average American. That, as the party of…Nov 11, 2016Nov 11, 2016