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Nilima Achwal

Background​

  • Passionate about new paradigm educational models and the future of education.
  • Co-founder of Female Founders Lab.
  • Founder/Manager of The New Earth Fund.
  • Developing a "faith-formative, values-based sex ed for middle schoolers" curriculum, set for national launch.
  • Focuses on systems change for large, established industries like healthcare and education, believing they are "no longer functioning."
  • Identifies as an "AI systems builder" (from her scanned profile).

The New Earth Fund​

  • The fund has six areas of focus, one of which is "New Paradigm Education."
  • Currently in a fundraising phase; status described as "going well."

Connection to Alpha Schools​

  • Discovered Alpha Schools approximately a year prior to the meeting, through a LinkedIn contact who recognized her passion for education.
  • Expressed significant interest and passion for Alpha Schools' mission and model.
  • Invited to the Alpha Activators event on June 14th and showed enthusiasm.
  • Offered to speak at the June 14th event if needed.
  • Invited to observe Alpha students pitching at Capital Factory.

Key Insights & Philosophy​

  • Strong believer that traditional education systems are outdated and require fundamental, systemic overhaul: "education is so behind."
  • Driven by a passion to redefine and innovate within the education sector.
  • Interested in exploring and understanding different approaches to new educational models.

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Speaking at Alpha Schools events or contributing to discussions on the future of education.
  • Connecting her network (Female Founders Lab, The New Earth Fund contacts) to Alpha Schools.
  • Offering insights and expertise on systems change within the education sector.
  • Long-term potential for The New Earth Fund to align with or support Alpha Schools, given their shared focus on new paradigm education.

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary
2025-05-30-nilima-achwal-alpha-schools-discussion2025-05-30Discussion with Gary and Tim about education innovation, The New Earth Fund, and Alpha Schools mission alignment

Interactions​

  • 2025-05-30: Met with Gary Sheng and Tim Joo. Engaged in an enthusiastic discussion about her work in education (sex ed curriculum, Female Founders Lab, The New Earth Fund), her passion for systems change, and her interest in Alpha Schools. She was invited to the June 14th Alpha Activators event and a student pitch session at Capital Factory, both of which she received positively.