Harry Verma: Seeking Bold New Leaders

Mar 02, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Harry Verma,  SDG 4,  United Kingdom

Harry: At Uprise, we're trying to get the most driven and curious young professionals doing things that make them feel alive and impact the world through their careers. Making them more fulfilled through creating entrepreneurial careers that fit their values. Making them more employable for the future of work. And hopefully addressing some of the challenges around us today; whether in a small way or a big way.

Jamie Beaton: Breaking Barriers in Education

Feb 26, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Jamie Beaton,  New Zealand,  SDG 4

Jamie: Crimson’s mission is to break down the geographic barriers associated with expert college admissions support. Our services are all online, and we connect our students with top Ivy League, Oxbridge, and other top university graduates, who provide comprehensive one-on-one support in all areas of the US/UK application process. It doesn’t matter where a student is—it’s more about where they deserve to be.

Aditya Vishwanath: Making VR STEM Learning Accessible to all Schools

Feb 14, 2021 Posted by: Jill Jha Aditya Vishwanath,  SDG 4,  USA

Aditya: We're on the mission to bring back curiosity, exploration, and creativity to science education through hands-on interactive virtual labs, simulations, and virtual reality. We want to inspire the next generation of learners through immersive experiential learning. Our tools are tested to improve student engagement, confidence, retention, and problem-solving skills, and we're committed to building fun and meaningful simulations for our students.