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Benjamin Vizy

Background​

  • Participant in the Super Builders group collaborating with Alpha Schools.
  • Interested in how progress is charted through life.
  • Has an ultimate plan to live in Japan and bring beneficial products to Japanese society.
  • Member of the Superbuilders team at Alpha Schools.
  • Participant in or graduate of Gauntlet AI program.
  • Has thoughtful approach to conflict resolution and interpersonal dynamics.
  • Works on relationship building and business development.

Role & Skills​

  • Interested in developing solutions for Alpha Schools, particularly "Life Core."
  • Potentially working on audio recording or voice note-taking technology.
  • Currently working on educational technology projects at Alpha Schools.
  • Focused on relationship building and bringing in sales opportunities.
  • Working on TimeBeck (educational platform) sales and partnerships.
  • Involved in exploring faith-based educational opportunities.
  • Has experience with organizational dynamics and team management.
  • Highly diplomatic and skilled at conflict resolution.
  • Values forgiveness and reconciliation in professional relationships.

Interactions​

  • 2025-05-09 (Super Builders Meeting with Stefanie Baduria):
    • Participated in the meeting.
    • Expressed "a good bit of interest in Life Core" and wanted to talk more about it.
    • Mentioned his interest in charting progress and his goal of bringing products to Japan, seeking alignment with his work for Alpha.
    • Gary Sheng suggested his work on audio recording/voice note-taking might be relevant, though Benjamin was initially unsure how it would play into Life Core.
  • 2025-07-11 (Superbuilders Office Group Discussion):
    • Participated in extended group discussion with Gary Sheng and team members at Superbuilders office.
    • Demonstrated thoughtful approach to interpersonal conflict, particularly regarding difficult colleague relationships.
    • Shared philosophy on forgiveness and reconciliation: "forgiveness is guaranteed but reconciliation requires both parties. it's like he's always gonna be forgiven because I know he's going through whatever but he's also being a net negative when he's around."
    • Showed empathy for struggling colleagues: "Well whatever it is however big or small it seems to us he's obviously hurting or he wouldn't be acting this way."
    • Discussed his work on relationship building and TimeBeck sales opportunities.
    • Contributed insights on Joe Liemandt's management approach and Alpha Schools organizational culture.
    • Expressed appreciation for the autonomy and self-management aspects of Alpha Schools: "Joe's trying to train us to make a lot of money in the way he knows how and to systematize it and I think it's pretty cool if it works."

Connections​

  • Stefanie Baduria (Alpha Schools)
  • Gary Sheng (Super Builders)
  • Jack Oremus (Alpha Schools)
  • Arpan Gupta (Super Builders / Stratifyd)
  • Norman Qian (Super Builders)
  • Spencer Chubb (Super Builders)
  • Michael Mallory (Superbuilders team)
  • Rob Liebert (Superbuilders team)
  • Anthony Harley (Superbuilders team)
  • Lamar Cannon (Superbuilders team)
  • Joe Liemandt (through Alpha Schools)
  • Tim (colleague involved in educational initiatives)
  • Faith community members and potential educational partners

Key Insights & Perspectives​

  • Believes in forgiveness but recognizes that reconciliation requires both parties
  • Understands the importance of team morale and positive working relationships
  • Recognizes when colleagues are struggling and tries to maintain compassion
  • Values Joe Liemandt's approach to systematizing business development
  • Appreciates the autonomy and self-management aspects of Alpha Schools culture
  • Skilled at managing difficult personalities and interpersonal conflicts

Current Focus​

  • Working on TimeBeck sales opportunities and partnerships
  • Developing relationships in faith communities for educational initiatives
  • Exploring faith-based school opportunities and partnerships
  • Building business development processes and systems
  • Contributing to Alpha Schools organizational culture and team dynamics

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary
2025-07-11-superbuilders-office-group-discussion-summary2025-07-11Extended group discussion covering education reform, technology, and Alpha Schools dynamics
2025-05-09-superbuilders-stefanie-baduria-school-expansion2025-05-09Super Builders meeting with Stefanie Baduria discussing tech needs and school expansion opportunities