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Meredith Olson
President of Vela, a nonprofit that supports entrepreneurs building small, alternative learning environments; featured to discuss grassroots education innovation and Vela's network.
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Sep 23, 2025
• 1h 33min
451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now
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Meredith Olson, President of Vela, a nonprofit championing alternative education, dives into the revolution of grassroots learning. She shares her vision of customized education that empowers parents and students, contrasting it with outdated schooling models. Vela supports over 4,200 innovative educational ventures, from microschools to homeschool co-ops. Meredith elaborates on why tailored, localized education is crucial and how Vela is transforming the educational landscape by funding passionate founders and promoting diverse learning environments.
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