About the shell
I’m building a vessel for young polymaths called Nautilus. It’s a fully funded residency for artists, technologists, scientists, community builders to come live in San Francisco for three months and dive into their craft.
This Substack has had many lives: I write online about education since I’m 13yo. My essays prior to 2025 are mostly focused on alt. education and the edtech industry. There are tons of things I wrote I don’t agree with anymore.
In 2025 and on, this substack is my playground to share field notes about building Nautilus; write updates on my proteges’ projects; explore ideas in the realm of polymathy; and personal thoughts on my journey to become a better talent blossomer and builder.
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Founder of Nautilus and mother of young polymaths