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T'ziah Wood-Smith

Background​

  • 32 years old (as of May 2025)
  • Pisces (Feb birthday)
  • Based in New York, specifically mentioned living in Brooklyn but having spent time in Long Island
  • Appears to have experience in or connections to real estate, education, and infrastructure development
  • Has entrepreneurial interests and seems focused on building strategic partnerships

Professional Interests​

  • Interested in infrastructure development and how it connects to education
  • Expressed views about creating new systems for education that incorporate real-world experience
  • Sees educational infrastructure as potentially "a new asset class or alternative asset"
  • Values relationships and networks, particularly long-term connections that can be leveraged later
  • Showed interest in technology's role in personal development and efficiency

Connection Points​

  • Connected with Gary through Nick Porter (appears they've known each other for around 7 years)
  • Interested in Alpha Schools' approach to education and potential partnerships
  • Shares Gary's interest in innovative educational models and infrastructure development
  • Expressed alignment with the vision of leveraging technology to create more human connections

Key Insights​

  • Values patience and timing in relationship-building: "Maybe you meet somebody because they're supposed to play a long game"
  • Believes in the power of established track records and reputation: "Now I can go back to some of those people and say, hey, look, let's tap in"
  • Emphasizes the importance of character development and personal growth before pursuing larger endeavors
  • Seems strategic about partnerships and connecting with established players in various industries

Potential Collaboration Areas​

  • Alpha Schools initiatives, particularly the New York campus development
  • Educational infrastructure development
  • Network connections to potential high-profile parents for Alpha Schools
  • Strategic partnerships that leverage his existing relationships

Interaction History​

  • 2025-05-18: First formal meeting with Gary Sheng and Ron Roberts at a restaurant in New York, joined by Nick Porter

Notes​

T'ziah comes across as thoughtful and strategic, emphasizing the value of character, timing, and meaningful connections. He seems particularly interested in how technology and infrastructure development can be applied to education. His network and approach could be valuable for Alpha Schools' expansion in New York.

Transcripts​

Transcript IDDateSummary

| 2025-05-18-nyc-breakfast-strategic-discussion | 2025-05-18 | NYC Strategic Discussion - May 18, 2025 |