Background: High school teacher watching students face no job prospects
Innovation: Created "Future-Ready Bootcamps" combining AI skills with industry basics
Results:
- 5,000 graduates placed
- 92% retention after 1 year
- $15M revenue in year two
- Acquired by major edtech company for $75M
Marcus Thompson: The Apprenticeship Revolutionary
Background: HR director frustrated by talent shortage
Solution: Redesigned apprenticeships for AI era
Impact:
- Saved company $20M in recruiting
- Reduced time-to-productivity 70%
- Consulting to 50+ companies
- Personal income: $400,000/year
Dr. Lisa Park: The Micro-Credential Pioneer
Background: University professor seeing degrees become obsolete
Innovation: Stackable micro-credentials for specific skills
Success:
- 100,000 learners
- 80% employment rate
- $30M annual revenue
- Speaking fees: $15,000/event