May 8, 2019
Here are three reasons why it is important that we as parents and guardians must do whatever it takes to make the time to attend AlligatorZone’s events with our school-age children or teens:
1) Startup entrepreneurs are known to change entire industries. Attending AlligatorZone gives families and their children fresh insights into how an entire industry is going to change. When an industry changes, the skills required to find meaningful work also changes. Educators and parents who are able to turn the steering wheels of their children’s education with better foresight about what is around the bend, will be more effective in guiding children in navigating the future.
2) Startup entrepreneurs who make the time to present at AlligatorZone are a very special group of innovators. They spend time preparing on how to present complex concepts in very simple terms so that even a third grader can understand what they are working on. Startup entrepreneurs who come to AlligatorZone to present their work are also usually extremely patient with children in satisfying the children’s innate curiosity, or in talking to the more grown-up kids and teens after the event.
3) In AlligatorZone, kids and teens are taken seriously. We try to make sure that we make the most of the forum to provide the kids with opportunities to learn priceless soft-skills or power-skills. In our observation, this builds tremendous confidence in the children. AlligatorZone attracts a very supportive audience, allowing the children and the startup founders to be themselves and have an honest conversation.
If you haven’t been to an AlligatorZone event, try to attend a free event in your locality and enjoy a uniquely uplifting shared experience with your child, giving the entire family something very meaningful and inspiring to talk fondly about for many years to come.
About AlligatorZone®:
Since June 2014, AlligatorZone®, where kids meet cool startups, has toured 20 communities from Silicon Valley to South Florida, showcasing close to 150 startups to young school-age audiences, helping families learn about the future of work directly from the entrepreneurs who are designing the future. Visit https://AlligatorZone.org to learn more.
