OM DENNE EPISODE
What if students graduated seeing themselves as future CEOs, not just future employees?
In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Partner in Publishing (PIP) President and Founder Lisa March sits down with Alfredo Mathew III, founder and CEO of SPCC.1 and co-founder of ESO Ventures, to explore how schools can better prepare students to thrive in the real-world economy. From developing an entrepreneurial mindset to reimagining what "career readiness" truly means, Lisa and Alfredo dive into how education can bridge classrooms and capital.
They unpack what it takes to connect Gen Z learners to meaningful work, why the language of business belongs in every classroom, and how teaching the "business of life" could redefine the purpose of education altogether. Alfredo shares how developing an entrepreneurial mindset early on helps students see themselves as creators, innovators, and leaders equipped to drive change and define success on their terms.
Education and entrepreneurship don't have to be separate paths. They can be one journey.
Sponsored by Partner in Publishing:
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Bookmarks:
0:32 Meet Alfredo Mathew: Changemaker & Entrepreneurship Advocate
2:34 Mentoring Young People in Ownership
3:57 Work AND College: Creating Economic Opportunities
6:35 Bridging Silicon Valley & Schools
9:05 The Gap Between the Wall Street & the Main Street Economy
11:32 History Class Teaches Entrepreneurial Thinking
15:25 The Educator Mindset: Thinking Strategically
18:54 Education Exists Within the Economy
20:02 The Creator Economy
24:33 Mateo's Story
27:35 How Do Schools Get Involved with Alfredo's Work?
Resources
Manifesting an Economic Engine for Social Good | Alfredo Mathew III | TEDxWest Valley College
