It is a natural human emotion (for most of us) to make excuses about why one should not take action. Not Jack McDermott. Jack is 21 years old, and he has taken more action than most of us have in a lifetime. So, what is the difference between you and Jack? Find out on Episode 024 of MEP!
Guest Bio:
Jack McDermott is in his senior year at Tufts University (graduation is in May 2014). Jack founded Speech4Good, a web application that provides the simple and effective way to practice proven speech therapy techniques from anywhere. Jack also founded Fluently, which is funded by Rough Draft Ventures. He also boasts being a teacher/mentor and curriculum designer of Tufts.io, a mentorship-driven for-credit course on startups and technology offered through the Experimental College at Tufts University.
Shout Outs:
- Boundless Learning
- FetchNotes
- Book: Creating Innovators by Dr. Tony Wagner
- Book: David & Goliath, by Malcolm Gladwell
Dinner Date:
Abraham Lincoln
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