About Us
We don't do just one thing, because people don't have just one need. We've taught business classes over Zoom to entrepreneurs looking to grow, sewing and literacy classes to people who never had the chance to learn to read, and packed conference rooms at business schools with students eager to hear from leaders who've actually built something. Some of the people we work with are getting by on very little. Others are middle class and just need the right idea, skill, or connection to move forward. We go where the need takes us, with the resources we have. What ties it all together isn't a program or a category, it's our motto: think different, act different, have a different future.
Meet Our Team
Mark & Deanna
Mark and Deanna, our founders and teachers, were driven to help young people in the region in the 1990s. Mark's connection to India and Pakistan through his mother's upbringing there sparked his desire to give back. Deanna's work with refugees, including Afghan and other immigrants, strengthened her commitment to supporting people in need globally. Believing that these young people could be their own children in a different circumstance, Mark and Deanna aim to empower them to be pioneers and create brighter futures for themselves. Mark is the general counsel for a Berkshire Hathaway Company working in renewable energy. Deanna has a Bachelor of Arts degree, many years of teaching experience and of working with charities.
Jenny
Jenny, born in Hawaii and raised across South America, Europe, and the U.S. by parents who loved to travel, spent 12 years in Italy with her husband and children running a family business. Jenny has an MBA in International Business and is certified in cross-cultural communications. She is also a certified Mediator in Dispute Resolution and has dedicated her life to helping people overcome conflicts and communication barriers for a more friendly and peaceful society.
Suneel
Suneel is our passionate project organizer. He worked his way through school, starting as a janitor at a university where his dedication and talent caught the attention of the staff. They helped him continue his education, and he went on to earn a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Computer Science. Fueled by his own experience of having to work so hard and receiving some support, Suneel is driven to help others. He aims to make the journey easier for those following in his footsteps. With a wealth of experience and brilliance for planning events around the world, Suneel is a valuable resource. He sets up classes and seminars and provides insightful advice on our initiatives.
David
David is a successful multi-industry businessman. He consults for many corporations in the United States and globally. He has over 40 years of unique business experience which he personally shares with each student. Whether in his series of classes or individual seminars, David’s unique teachings help each student achieve a more successful, secure, financial future. His most requested seminar is the Value of Money, which enlightens the way his students think about money forever and provides substantive tools for growth.
Himanshu
Himanshu is our Tech lead responsible for software development and system architecture. His focus has always been on building scalable solutions, driving technical excellence, and fostering collaboration within teams. He's passionate about empowering teams to solve complex challenges, learn together, and deliver impactful results. He is also a great human being who is anxious to help humanity.
Every month we host world-class speakers to encourage us to think different, act different, and have different futures. Below are a few that have spoken to us.