— Manisha Snoyer introduces Meredith Olson, discussing her significant role in the Vela Education Fund.00:02:14 — Meredith shares her journey from engineering to her involvement in education and philanthropy.00:07:00 — Meredith delves into her engagement with education policy and her approach to rethinking education.00:10:51 — The concept of permissionless education, discussing its significance and implications, is explained.00:11:14 — The establishment and mission of the Vela Education Fund are detailed by Meredith.00:15:18 — Discussion on the growth and impact of the Vela Education Fund during the pandemic.00:17:38 — Meredith speaks about the unique approach of trust-based funding in supporting educational entrepreneurs.00:20:24 — Meredith shares her perspective on the future of education, focusing on innovation and new educational paradigms.00:21:46 — The concept of permissionless education, discussing its significance and implications, is explained.00:29:20 — Meredith Olson encourages parents to trust their instincts in making educational choices for their children.00:35:25 — Manisha and Meredith highlight the significant benefits and growing acceptance of homeschooling and micro-schooling, and emphasize the crucial role of community and networking in supporting these educational approaches.00:42:04 — Advice for raising funds for homeschooling or micro-school initiatives.00:47:07 — Reflections on the need for educational models to evolve with technology are shared.00:50:50 — The podcast concludes with Meredith's final thoughts and additional information about the VELA Education Fund. This podcast was recorded on Riverside and is made possible through a generous grant from the VELA Education FundVELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.This site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links.