Whether we’re talking about adult entrepreneurs or children who want to be scientists and computer programmers, genius is equally distributed across gender, race, and class - opportunity is not.
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Thank you to those who attended, and for those of you who were unable to make it, I’m proud to share with you some photos and reflections on the event.
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There is no "birthday" for the day that you realize the color of your skin makes you different in a way that is not valued in our country.
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The need for diversity in culture, perspective and innovation within the education sector was one major theme that resonated throughout #SXSWEdu. There were several events and sessions throughout the conference focused on diversity.
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Meet our 2016 Fellows who are changing their communities through edtech, schools, mindfulness, health films, and more.
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There were 130 applicants who applied to be a Camelback Fellow! We are truly humbled by the great ideas that were shared with us to improve all aspects of education.
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Camelback Ventures has taught me the essence of trusting the unfamiliar. Not fully knowing what to expect when working with a start-up company, I figured that it was worth a try.
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Getting coaching on pitches can quickly shift from the “Manna from heaven” feeling to trying to hear a penny drop in Times Square—impossible to hear your voice amidst the noise.
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For all that you do for our family and for the future generation of creators, freedom fighters, problem solvers, doers and believers, thank you.
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The alum’s question left me saying “preach,” all-the-while knowing that the answer would be insufficient—not due to malice, but lack of experience and empathy.
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Six Camelback Fellows pitched in front of over 70 leaders from the New Orleans educational ecosystem at the Camelback Launch Party.
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To see a vision that has been gestating for 18-months finally being birthed is exciting. To be in the presence of 11 entrepreneurs reminds me of what is possible when we elevate the genius of underrepresented entrepreneurs.
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We are thrilled to announce our 2015 Camelback Fellows! Each application we received demonstrated the tremendous passion and determination entrepreneurs have to make social change.
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Entrepreneurs of color have innovated to improve their communities’ way before the words “social innovation” was a catch phrase.
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Sheryl’s quest began one sweltering day when she was pregnant and upset that Google had no front-door maternity parking. Emboldened, Sheryl marches into the CEO’s office and explains the injustice. The two male co-founders—as though it never occurred to them—instantaneously made the change.
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I asked myself what will I do so that one generation our children aren’t faced with the same choices?
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