Iris Lapinski Future of Software Entrepreneurs BoS2016
Transcript of Iris Lapinski Future of Software Entrepreneurs BoS2016
Apps for Good Powering a generation to change their world with tech
Look back at your school experience
Different types of unhappiness
Drop-outs/ “underachieve
rs”“Hibernators”
“Pass test, unclear about
life”
The big question?
Why?
What is the outcome?
6 * 7 = ?
How do you pronounce this word?
cacophony
Who is this man?
How do you solve this?
Recognize standard problem: Use standard tool
Define the problem: Create most appropriate solution
We bring the real world into school
We teach problem solving via product development
We have seen fast growth
Now with critical mass
Half of our students are girls
Most of our students are teenagers
We help them grow in many key skills
And help them on their career discovery journey
Enabling young people to solve problems
Our impact relies on complex set of communities
Staff want to grow and have an impact
Educators are keen to engage their students
Experts from the tech industry want to give back
Tech companies are worried about the talent pipeline
Education authorities are re-writing the curriculum
Non-profit partners give local credibility and presence
Weaving a network of relationships
Apps for Good Powering a generation to change their world with tech