The document discusses creating a platform called Enlighten to connect students with professionals to gain insights about different career options. It notes that students currently lack exposure to real-world work experiences and the ability to connect with professionals casually. Enlighten aims to address these problems by giving students access to information about career realities and day-to-day work through mentorship connections with professionals who can share their passion and experience in a friendly manner.
3. Insights
1. The classroom lacks practical application of knowledge.
2. Students need opportunities to apply their knowledge.
3. The classroom needs to redefine success by focusing on growth and
accepting failure.
4. An effective classroom is filled with passionate teachers and motivated
students.
5. Students should have the opportunity to shape their curriculum.
4. Problem Space
● The two most important problems:
1. Students lack the exposure of understanding
what professionals practice.
2. Students lack the ability to connect with
professionals in a non professional manner.
5. Discovering a Solution
● Goal: give students access to information
○ Realities and expectations of the workplace
○ Understanding day-to-day of the workplace
○ Goodness of fit for careers
● Enlighten is an educational platform that connects
students with information about different career
options and professionals who can share their
passion, experience, and insight.
6. Competition and Market
● LinkedIn is the closest and only relevant competitor.
1. It allows people to connect with other professionals to get jobs.
a. We are not a platform to get jobs. Enlighten intends to create a
mentorship network.
b. We do not portray a professional aura. We are friendly and
casual.