Reimagining Classrooms: Building Tokyo’s School of the Future

Kai Childs is on a mission to change education with The Innovation Fellowship, a new international school in Tokyo that empowers students to explore their passions and build real-world skills. In this episode, we explore Kai’s path from career experimentation in his 20s to building a purpose-driven school in his 30s. At The Innovation Fellowship, students learn through project-based work, self-paced academics, and research. They tackle unique projects that spark their curiosity and build essential skills for the future. Kai candidly shares about the school's launch, the importance of a shared vision, and the power of starting small. Join us as we discuss reimagining education, building purpose-driven communities, and Kai’s take on meaningful, lasting change. Highlights 00:00 Getting to know Kai 13:26 Experimentation & Mindset Shift: From 20s to 30s 21:28 Building a School: Launching the Innovation Fellowship in Tokyo 28:42 Personalised Projects for Students 35:01 Accreditation and a Well-Rounded Education 36:38 Creating Value and Developing Real-World Skills 52:21 The Importance of Alignment and Not Forcing Things Find out more about The Innovation Fellowship: https://www.innovationfellowship.org/