215. BrainSTEM University: Ricky Mason on Providing Youth in Underserved Areas Access to Quality STEM Education

<p>Ricky Mason is the Founder and CEO of BrainSTEM University, a Louisville-based edtech company. BrainSTEM started as a STEM education program, helping youth in underserved areas access quality STEM education. As more students transitioned to learning online during Covid, they've grown to be an edtech company that develops teacher tools to enable all teachers and students to be more creative and dive deeper into learning.</p> <p>Our discussion covers Ricky's extensive STEM background, a breakdown of how BrainSTEM equips students and teachers to dive deeper into STEM topics, and the struggles that Ricky has faced while trying to raise capital from this region.</p> <p>Learn more about BrainSTEM University at <a href="https://brainstemu.com/">BrainSTEMU.com</a></p> <p>Visit us at <a href="https://middletech.com/">MiddleTech.com</a></p> <p>Take our survey for a $5 Startbucks gift card <a href="https://bit.ly/middletechaudiencesurvey">here</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.twitter.com/middletechpod">Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/middletechpod">Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/middletechpod">Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/middletech/">LinkedIn</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/lojo_ky">Logan's Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/teej__tweets">Tj's Twitter</a></p> <p>Middle Tech is proud to be supported by:</p> <p>Our presenting sponsor,<a href="https://www.kyinnovation.com/"> KY Innovation</a></p> <p><a href="https://endeavor-ky-in-oh.org/">Endeavor Midwest</a></p> <p><a href="https://render.capital/">Render Capital</a></p>