The Short - Jabez is embarking on a mission to change the lives of local high school students by opening the first tuition-free boarding high school in California. He is co-founder of two companies in the legal profession, a highly sought after speaker who has presented to companies including SUBWAY, Microsoft, Amazon, and he is a contributor to Forbes.
The Long - "Sisu”: The Finnish concept for stoic determination, grit, bravery, resilience, and hardiness
Sisu Academy is the first tuition-free, boarding high school, with an embedded incubator fueled by entrepreneurs and seed capital creating an immersive learning environment that funds all operational costs. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit for public good.
High-aptitude low-achieving students often lack the resources and support to become tomorrow’s leaders in our country. The skills gap is widening due to a system crippled by lack of funding, rendering truly inspiring solutions cost prohibitive. These students need a place to learn, to fail, grow, build empathy, and cultivate the values of sisu. We will expand beyond the prevailing education models and create something new. More, we will expose those in need to ways of thinking, learning, and being opening up new road before them.
Jabez is also a highly sought-after international speaker. He has delivered over 1,000 presentations in the last 14 years to organizations including Microsoft, Nordstrom, Deloitte, Boeing, GE, IBM, HP, the US Army, Amazon, SUBWAY, and more. He also speaks at several Technology Conferences on social media conversation and tracking. His legal Continuing Legal Education presentation about creating an ethical online presence for your firm qualifies for CLE credit in most states.
