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Katelyn Donnelly is the founder and general partner of Avalanche VC, a venture capitalist firm that invests primarily in Ed Tech Companies.

Expect to learn what Ed Tech is and how it’s changing the education landscape, how Austin, TX has become a hub for education innovation, and Katelyn’s predictions about the future of the education market. You’ll also learn about Katelyn’s work with the government of Pakistan helping them roll out a voucher program that allow students to attend public and private schools.



This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

https://www.johngaltmortgage.com



Chapters:

0:00 - Katelyn Donnelly

3:18 - What is Venture Capital?

5:53 - When Does VC Make Sense?

9:06 - Why Katelyn Chose to Focus on Education

16:48 - Career Progression

22:06 - How Katelyn Became a VC

26:48 - The Genesis of Avalanche

29:35 - How Katelyn Chooses what to Invest In

34:07 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

35:05 - Predictions About the Future of Education

39:22 - How to Make Education Work

44:51 - Education Technology

55:46 - The Importance of Early Childhood Education

1:02:10 - Katelyn’s Work in Pakistan

1:09:59 - How We Value Education

1:16:12 - Austin’s Place in Ed Tech

1:18:10 - Katelyn’s Advice for Start Ups



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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Zero to One - Peter Thiel

The Earlier the Better - Guidepost Montessori

Three Cups of Tea - Greg Mortenson



Connect with Katelyn Donnelly:

Website | https://www.avalanche.vc

Email | hello@avalanche.vc

Website | https://katelyndonnelly.com

Twitter | https://x.com/krdonnelly

Newsletter | https://obviouslythefuture.com



Connect with Hannah Frankman:

Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman

RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com



Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Graham Frey returns to the show! Graham is the CEO of Hallcraft School Studio and former CEO of Alpha, an innovative network of K-12 schools based in Austin, Texas.

In this episode, expect to learn why the modern education system makes it easier for girls to succeed and is detrimental to boy’s self-esteem and development, the case for same sex schools, why having a strong culture in early education is so important, and how Graham is thinking about raising his own sons in the modern world.



This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

https://www.johngaltmortgage.com



Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

3:57 - Is Traditional Education More Harmful to Boys?

6:59 - What Makes the Classroom Easier for Girls?

15:22 - How Much Does The Modern System Set Boys Back in Later Years

19:18 - How the System Holds Girls Back Too

20:59 - The Case for Same Sex Schools

31:54 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

32:50 - How to Judge a School Based on Lunch

38:44 - Why Same Sex Environments Help Kids Thrive

46:02 - Long Term Negative Effects of School System for Boys

52:04 - Declining Enrollment Rates for Men in Universities

55:55 - Declining Innovation in America

1:07:02 - Graham’s Most Formative Teachers

1:10:38 - Downstream Effects of Broken Education System

1:18:11 - Reframing Our Expectations for Education

1:23:51 - How Graham is Thinking About Raising His Own Boys

1:31:49 - Resources for Those Who Want to Go Deeper



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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Tribe - Sebastian Junger

Road to Character - David Brooks

How to Know a Person - David Brooks

Ego is the Enemy - Ryan Holiday

Six Great Ideas - Mortimer J. Adler

Richard Hawley - https://www.richardalanhawley.com/



Connect with Graham Frey:

Website | hallcraftschools.com



Connect with Hannah Frankman:

Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman

RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com



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Nat Eliason is a blogger, programmer, entrepreneur, and author of the new book Crypto Confidential, where he tells the story of riding the crypto mania wave of 2021, how he learned how to invest in crypto, become a programmer, and signing onto a project that made and then lost him millions of dollars.



In this episode, expect to learn Nat’s process of book writing, the importance of memoir style writing in the 21st century, why he thinks social media is mostly a waste of time, how he has learned the skill of learning new things, and why he’s building a Patronage fund for his daughters as an alternative to a college fund.



This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

https://www.johngaltmortgage.com



Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:22 - The Process and Vulnerability of Writing Crypto Confidential

11:15 - The World Needs More Memoirs (start

15:06 - The Value of Books in the Age of the Internet (Medium)

23:27 - Discerning the Shadow Career Over the Real Thing

25:56 - What Does Success Mean as a Writer?

29:02 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

30:05 - Why Memoirs Might Become More Important in the 21st Century

35:23 - Making Life Decisions off Data

41:27 - The Value of Social Media

51:18 - The Process of Learning New Things

1:05:16 - The Changing Landscape of Work

1:12:40 - The Importance of Being Curious

1:21:49 - Rewiring Dopamine and Writing Style

1:25:53 - Managing Social Media

1:27:53 - Starting a Patronage Instead of a College Fund for Kids

1:37:18 - Recreating and Improving the Community that College Offers



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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

Turning Pro - Steven Pressfield

Peak - Anders Ericsson & Robert Poole

http://letsbeprolific.com

Anthology of Balaji - Eric Jorgenson



Connect with Nat Eliason:

Book | Crypto Confidential

https://www.nateliason.com/crypto-confidential

Website | blog.nateliason.com

Twitter | https://x.com/nateliason



Connect with Hannah Frankman:

Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman

RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com



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John Papola is the founder of Emergent Order and host of the Dad Saves America Podcast.



Expect to learn the genesis of Dad Saves America, how John came up with the idea, and why he believes that the family unit is the most important place to build the future of American culture. You’ll also learn how John got started as an independent media creator, the genesis of Emergent Order, and what John thinks are the biggest problems for us to solve culturally and institutionally.



This episode was recorded as part 1 of a double header. After interviewing John for HFP, John interviewed me on his show Dad Saves America. That episode will be live soon.



This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

https://www.johngaltmortgage.com



Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

2:46 - Dad Saves America

9:02 - The Importance of the Family Unit

15:44 - The Role of the Parent

22:07 - Does Our Culture Discourage Having Kids?

39:13 - Combating Cultural Counterforces

51:30 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

52:33 - How Our Education System Feeds Cultural Narratives

1:07:31 - The Genesis and Philosophy of Emergent Order

1:28:04 - How Emergent Order Merges with Dad Saves America

1:34:23 - The Driving Force Behind Who John Chooses to Interview

1:47:29 - How to Connect with John Papola’s Work



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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

The Pathless Path - Paul Millerd

Free to Learn - Peter Gray

The Beautiful Tree - James Tooley

The Righteous Mind - Jonathan Haidt

The Evolution of Everything - Matt Ridley



Connect with John Papola:

Dad Saves America Youtube : https://www.youtube.com/@DadSavesAmerica

Emergent Order: https://www.eo.foundation

Substack: https://www.dadsavesamerica.com



Connect with Hannah Frankman:

Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman

RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com



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Aquinnah Bree is a full time freelance writer with a very unique and interesting education background. She just released her debut novel, A Tempest of Roses

In this episode, expect to learn about Aquinnah’s unique education background bouncing between different schools, how she developed a love for writing, why she chose to skip college and build a free lance business, and the process of writing her debut novel. You’ll also hear how her unique alternative education experience prepared her for the work she does now and the art she is putting out into the world.

This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company
https://www.johngaltmortgage.com

Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
2:23 - Aquinnah’s Experience Releasing Her First Novel
3:18 - Aquinnah’s Unique Education Background
9:04 - How Aquinnah Helped Tailor Her Own Education
11:35 - The Evolution of Aquinnah’s Love for Writing
14:45 - Aquinnah’s Experience as a Pre-Professional Ballerina
17:43 - Why Aquinnah Chose to Write a Novel
25:18 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company
26:16 - The Evolution of the Story
33:51 - How Aquinnah Learned to Write
39:25 - How Do You Know a Novel is Ready?
41:21 - Building a Business as a Writer
44:10 - What is Praxis?
47:32 - Full Time Freelancing Instead of College
51:50 - How to Build a Business and a Client Base
59:40 - How Aquinnah Learned to be a Copywriter
1:00:51 - How to Connect with Aquinnah and Find Her Book
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
Big Magic - Elizabeth Gilbert

Connect with Aquinnah Bree:
Website | https://www.aquinnahbree.com

Connect with Hannah Frankman:
Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman
RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator
Website | http://hannahfrankman.com

Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.

Ray Girn is the co-founder and CEO of Higher Ground Montessori, the largest network of Montessori schools in the world.

Expect to learn the business side of building and scaling schools, why talent is so important, and how Ray thinks about building a culture that scales. You’ll learn the philosophy of Montessori and how Higher Ground has implemented them into the modern education landscape. You’ll also hear Ray’s thoughts about the future of innovation and education.



This episode is sponsored by John Galt Mortgage Company

https://www.johngaltmortgage.com



Chapters:

0:00 - Ray Girn

2:55 - Why Ray Chose to Dedicate His Life to Education

7:28 - What Makes Higher Ground’s Approach Unique?

12:02 - What Does the Model of Higher Ground Look Like?

16:55 - The Key Drivers of Education

26:13 - Why Higher Ground Built Their Own Teacher Training Program

34:28 - Sponsor: John Galt Mortgage Company

35:26 - How to Scale Classroom Structure

45:01 - Why There Aren’t Similar Models to Higher Ground

54:40 - Applying Older Philosophical Work to Modern Business

1:00:43 - Taking Bold Philosophical Stances

1:08:18 - Building a Healthy Culture for Children

1:14:08 - Showing Children That the World is Beautiful

1:18:21 - Innovation and the Future of Education

1:26:51 - How to Connect with Ray and Higher Ground Montessori



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Resources Mentioned in this Episode:

The New Normal - Matt Bateman



Connect with Ray Girn:

Website | guidepostmontessor.com

Website | higherground.com

Twitter | https://x.com/raygirn?lang=en



Connect with Hannah Frankman:

Twitter | https://twitter.com/HannahFrankman

RebelEducator | https://twitter.com/rebelEducator

Website | http://hannahfrankman.com



Follow along for conversations on education, lifestyle, personal development, and freedom. All in ardent pursuit of a life well lived.