Thoughts on learning

What is the most upvoted thread in the gifted community on Reddit?

Gifted children have unique needs that are often misunderstood and unmet. They need real intellectual challenge – without it, they feel they are forced to do the most boring job, Monday to Friday, for many years. They are sensitive and emotionally intense – so they need understanding adults to help and guide them. They need like-minded peers who understand and accept them as they are. One real friend can make a big difference.

There are over 7 million gifted children in Europe and the US. My own son is one of them. Most of them are trying to cope within mainstream schooling, but for some, it becomes unbearable. In the Netherlands alone, 15,000 gifted children are estimated to be out of school. This has a big impact on the entire family: often one parent leaves working to stay at home. The child becomes isolated. The whole family is worried about the future.

I want to build a new kind of learning space designed for gifted children aged 6-12. Where they dive into creative challenges related to physics, biology, human history and many other topics that interest them. Where learning is social and children make meaningful connections with like-minded peers. Where they are supported by adults who develop a better understanding of gifted children and their unique needs.

I am looking for co-founders to start a new edtech company. 

Are you a software engineer, an AI/ML expert, a game developer, gifted education specialist, or a Montessori guide? Do you want to build a company that will hopefully impact millions of children and families internationally? 

Let’s talk. Please get in touch with my via email or LinkedIn.

This picture was taken back in 2006. In my career spanning over 20 years, I have started a social investment fund, a bilingual school, and an innovative professional development program that helps teachers improve their practice through small action steps.