We're rethinking what class can be
Virtual Startup Academy blends project-based coursework with a self-serve curriculum any parent or educator can teach — no business background, and no weekends spent building lesson plans from scratch.
Show students that learning can be fun, empowering, and useful
A typical day here has no tests, no lectures, and no boring worksheets. Students learn to work in teams, communicate their ideas, and present them to the world. They learn how to be strong members of their community and contribute to society — while solving real problems that matter to them.
Background
Greg spent five years teaching Entrepreneurship at California Virtual Academies, an online charter school. He holds a BA in Economics from Claremont McKenna College and an M.A.Ed in Learning and Technology from Azusa Pacific University, along with a Single Subject Business credential, an Economics authorization, and CTE credentials in Marketing, Service and Sales, and Business and Finance. In the startup world, he has founded multiple tech companies and advised many others.
Teaching philosophy
Greg's approach is simple: teach students to take control of their own learning and empower them to solve problems most high schoolers never touch. Instead of rigid templates, students choose their own path — finding resources, making decisions, and refining their work as a team. Greg moves from group to group, adding expertise where it's needed and helping teams work through challenges.
Expertise
His specialty is helping students learn to lead and collaborate in an online environment — building teamwork, accountability, and respect for different viewpoints along the way. Years of experience have refined a practice built specifically for students working together virtually.
Want to learn more?
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