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At , we’re all about the power of bold ideas to transform education.

We’re a community-driven platform where innovators can bring their ideas to life with the support, resources, and network they need. Together, we’re creating a future where learning evolves to truly meet the needs of students, families, and educators.
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We Fund the Future of Learning Before Anyone Else.
It shapes our economy, our communities, and our culture. We exist to empower education innovators to reimagine learning, creating opportunities that transform lives and communities. That’s where we come in.
Since the beginning, we’ve worked to lower the barriers for education innovators. To date, we’ve supported over 2,000 people to bring bold ideas to life. We’re not just a funding organization—we’re a community of changemakers, creating space for people to take risks, test their ideas, and build solutions that reflect the needs of their communities. At our core, we’re here to spark change and make sure good ideas have a chance to thrive.
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We Start earlierBack Bolder,Build Longer

From Kitchen Napkin to Classroom: We Back Ideas 
at Day Zero
Our goal? To spark and invest in 10,000 innovative ideas that challenge the status quo. Whether it’s micro-schools, tech-enabled learning tools, or alternative credentialing systems, we’re here to help innovators take their first steps—with funding, coaching, and a supportive community to back them up.
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2,000+ Ideas Funded, 
Millions of Students Reached
We’ve seen how grassroots innovation can inspire others and spark systemic shifts. We share the stories and lessons learned behind these efforts—not just numbers but real people and communities driving change.
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Building the Bridge from First Check to Full Scale
That’s why we focus on building tools, networks, and systems that make a lasting impact. Whether it’s connecting alumni or providing resources to scale, we’re laying the groundwork for education entrepreneurs to succeed long-term.
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What people are saying

"I appreciate the community and perspective of 4.0 on the work of educational equity and solutions design. Focusing on developing solutions that work, rather than simply marketing that sells, speaks to the integrity of the 4.0 model and its belief in truly making a difference for kids."

Paris Woods
Founder, College Beyond

“The entire community is united in a common set of values and mission to improve the education in our world, yet it is a diverse group in many ways. I enjoyed the moments during Tiny Camp when we were encouraged to get to know each other and be vulnerable, sharing more not just about our work, but ourselves.”

Rajan Patel
Co-founder, Dent Education
Workforce & Career America on Tech Training underserved students for tech jobs.
Microschool Prenda Helping microschools launch and grow.
EdTech Formative Powering real-time student assessments.
EdTech Branching Minds Personalizing learning for K-12 students.
Charter School Rooted School Preparing students for careers early.
Social Justice Alas ​Empowering youth through education and justice. ​

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Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, 
a funder, or just passionate about change, we’d love to have you join us. Together, we can create a system where every idea has the chance to thrive, and every learner gets the education they deserve.
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