Since you are here, you likely already know what we are all about. But just in case, here is our simple vision.
FreshBrain is a nonprofit focused on enhancing the development of our youth in the areas of business and technology by providing hands-on real world experience.
We are brand new - just starting up. Our initial coming out party will be in August and we will go big later in the year. Sun Microsystems has been awesome in offering to be an initial donor and technology provider, which is really going to help!!
Here is what we have been up to thus far.
- Came up with a name. Seems pretty simple, but believe me, it is not. First you have to come up with the options, then you have to see if they are available, have to test them on folks (including kids!) and finally you have to live with and say them for a while. I am TOTALLY happy with the one that we picked. Fitting, new and pretty cool.
- Created the core team. I can't actually give you the list right now since some of them are still working elsewhere:) But I have a outward sales / marketing / business guy an IT / Engineering guy and we just found our senior engineering (he hasn't actually said yes, but will in the next couple of days).
- Met with TONS of energized, motivated and inspirational people. I don't have room to list them all, but this has been amazing and likely numbering 30-40. We have met with deans of business schools, founders and CEOs of nonprofits and experts in a broad range of business and technical areas. The willingness to help and the passion that we have found is truly amazing.
- Met with Sun engineering folks on technology. There are some excellent technologies available, and some pieces that are missing. What is there will give us a big leg up (as soon as we can get going and bring in some interns to help:)).
- Began the creation of the 5013c, including the board. Hired the lawyer to put the 5013c together. And have the first four of at least five initial board members.
