What if students graduated seeing themselves as future CEOs, not just future employees?

In this episode of EdTech Elevated, Partner in Publishing (PIP) President and Founder Lisa March sits down with Alfredo Mathew III, founder and CEO of SPCC.1 and co-founder of ESO Ventures, to explore how schools can better prepare students to thrive in the real-world economy. From developing an entrepreneurial mindset to reimagining what "career readiness" truly means, Lisa and Alfredo dive into how education can bridge classrooms and capital.

They unpack what it takes to connect Gen Z learners to meaningful work, why the language of business belongs in every classroom, and how teaching the "business of life" could redefine the purpose of education altogether. Alfredo shares how developing an entrepreneurial mindset early on helps students see themselves as creators, innovators, and leaders equipped to drive change and define success on their terms.

Education and entrepreneurship don't have to be separate paths. They can be one journey.