Mimi Ito

Mimi Ito is an educator and anthropologist turned startup founder who leads Connected Camps, transforming education through Minecraft. She discusses how children’s engagement with technology fosters self-directed learning and how her startup creates safe social spaces for coding. Mimi shares insights on enhancing female participation in tech and the importance of mentorship. She emphasizes listening to kids to embrace their creativity and contrasts traditional education with innovative, self-directed approaches in today’s learning landscape.