Blake Blaze and Addie Klimek say it will take everyone working together to ensure a sustainable future.
It’s why they co-founded the Charlottesville-based startup WOURLD (Our World) in 2020. WOURLD is an educational platform with interactive lessons on climate science.
The goal is to empower students to become problem solvers, so they can develop climate solutions in their communities to make a positive global impact, Klimek said.
“Educating the current generation of students is the one of the most powerful ways to do that,” she said.
WOURLD is one of eight startups participating in Lighthouse Labs’ current accelerator program. This is Lighthouse’s first hybrid cohort. The cohort started in August and will wrap up with a virtual Demo Day on Thursday.
“We’ll be showcasing the functionality of the website but also presenting our case to investors about why this education sustainability solution presents a really compelling investment opportunity,” Blaze said.
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