From Homeschool to Stanford to Startup: Tools for the Next Generation of Self-Directed Learners
How do you go from growing up outside the classroom to Stanford to launching a startup that helps homeschool families?
My friend Henry Hill-Gorman was homeschooled all the way through high school. He went on to earn dual degrees in Economics and Philosophy at Stanford, graduate with honors, and complete a master’s in Media and Business—all while building a track record across research, policy, tech, and entrepreneurship.
Now, he's co-founder of YourEDU, a new platform built to support the next generation of homeschool parents and learners.
This week, I’m hosting Henry for a live conversation where we’ll dive into:
How homeschoolers can explore their interests and build standout projects
What made our college applications different—and what we wish we knew earlier
Lessons from Henry’s journey through Stanford and the startup world
What tools and support systems are missing for homeschool families—and how he’s building them
We’ll keep it casual and interactive. Whether you’re a parent, student, or educator curious about project-based learning or alternative education paths, we’d love for you to join and ask questions.
Johnny (MS in CS @ Stanford)