This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Jenny Young, a trailblazing mechanical engineer and the CEO of Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Jenny shares her inspiring journey from a hands-on childhood to quitting a stable job and founding an innovative space that nurtures young minds through robotics. Discover how she transformed her passion into a successful national franchise and her vision for the future. Tune in for an episode brimming with insights, courage, and inspiration!
In this episode, we discuss:
Influence of Jenny’s childhood experiences on her career path as a mechanical engineer
Inspiration from Jenny’s upbringing to promote hands-on, creative learning through robotics
The mobile business model of Brooklyn Robotic Foundry: delivering classes to various locations
Building a supportive community for children with diverse learning styles
The journey to scaling the business through franchising
Key characteristics and skills sought in potential franchise owners
Jenny’s vision for an efficient supply chain and a well-run factory
Jenny Young, Founder and CEO of the Brooklyn Robot Foundry, the vibrant and inclusive brand dedicated to prioritizing diversity and empowerment for children of all backgrounds and communities through STEAM Education, as I thought she would make an excellent guest on your podcast.
Jenny is a trained mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur to bring a more diverse, inclusive and creative approach to STEAM education through the Brooklyn Robot Foundry. Founded in 2011 and with four locations open currently, the brand focuses on sharing the fun of STEAM education with children everywhere, inspiring them to continue a life full of exploration, problem-solving, and imagination.
Website:https://brooklynrobotfoundry.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermariyoung/
Brooklyn Robot Foundry social media:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/brooklyn-robot-foundry-llc/
https://www.facebook.com/robotfoundry/
https://www.instagram.com/robotfoundry/
