858: Helping MORE entrepreneurs GLOBALLY w/ Catapult x Catalyst @ UPenn's GSE

Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business

In this special episode of the Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, we announce our content partnership with Catapult, the EdTech Virtual Accelerator by Catalyst @ University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education. Joining us are John Gamba, Entrepreneur in Residence at Catalyst @ Penn GSE, and Nae Nae Chairatchaneeboon, a senior at The Wharton School and Partnerships Manager at Catapult.

Learn how our partnership with Catapult is inspiring entrepreneurs globally and revolutionizing education through innovation. We discuss Catapult's unique approach to accelerating learning and venture development with personalized content and lean startup methodologies. Gain insights from both a student and an industry expert on integrating research-based evidence into business models, from ideation to MVP and beyond.

Embrace the entrepreneurial spirit with actionable advice on mentorship, perseverance, and adaptability. Hear Nae Nae's call to action for stepping outside comfort zones and taking innovative risks, while John shares key insights on balancing humility with willpower and the role of intentionality in growth. This episode promises to inspire and equip you with the tools and mindset needed for entrepreneurial success.

As we celebrate this exciting partnership and opportunity to lift up even more entrepreneurs around the world, please find the Catapult platform to explore all of the great work being done by the team behind Catalyst @ Penn GSE.
ABOUT CATAPULT & CATALYST @ PENN GSE
Catapult is an EdTech Virtual Accelerator by Catalyst @ Penn GSE, supporting education technology entrepreneurs at all stages of development to deploy innovative solutions for worldwide educational impact. Catapult is open to all aspiring education entrepreneurs and supported by an ecosystem of impact-driven sponsors, with free registration.

Catalyst @ Penn GSE connects people and ideas to advance education in novel and meaningful directions, building on Penn GSE's legacy of education innovation and leadership. Catalyst operates at the nexus of education, business, and technology to develop best practices and powerful new tools for educators at all levels.

ABOUT JOHN GAMBA
John Gamba is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in education technology ventures and non-profit programs. A University of Pennsylvania graduate, John started his career as a strategy consultant for KPMG. He later founded PACE, a school-to-home communications network sold to Blackboard for $182 million. Currently, he mentors aspiring education entrepreneurs as Entrepreneur in Residence and Director of Innovative Programs at Catalyst @ Penn GSE. Connect with John on LinkedIn.
ABOUT NAE NAE (MONTAWAN) CHAIRATCHANEEBOON
Nae Nae Chairatchaneeboon is a passionate aspiring EdTech investor and ecosystem builder. She is a rising senior at The Wharton School, concentrating in Finance and ESG for Business.
Nae Nae is the Head of Impact Investment Assistant at The Wharton School’s ESG Initiative. She is also the Managing Partner and Founding Member of Moso Capital, a leading experiential venture and growth investing organization.
At Penn GSE, Nae Nae currently serves as the Partnerships Manager and Founding Member of Catapult. She has formed partnerships with over 40 organizations globally and supports the judging process of the Milken Penn Education Business Plan Competition. Originally from Bangkok, Thailand, and having the experience of supporting EdTech ventures in Southeast Asia, Nae Nae brings an international perspective to Penn GSE.
Nae Nae aspires to drive impact through investing, supporting companies that are driving changes in education globally. Connect with Nae Nae on LinkedIn.

Chapters

1. Catapult Partnership Announcement Interview (00:00:00)

2. Enhancing Learning Through Entrepreneurial Experience (00:10:12)

3. The Essence of Entrepreneurship (00:16:18)

4. Embracing the Entrepreneurial Spirit (00:28:10)

5. Entrepreneur Podcast Appreciation and Engagement (00:37:35)