{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Pitch Playground","title":"Call to Vote: Which Idea Should Win $50k? ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/00e99d6d\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":975,"description":"One of the entrepreneurs who came on Pitch Playground this season will receive $50,000 to take their idea to the next level. Which idea do YOU think deserves the cash? This episode takes you on a tour of ten bold education entrepreneurs—spanning equity in education, career readiness, cutting-edge technology, and student agency.\n🗳️ Head to pitchplayground.com from June 15–30 to cast your vote.\nHere’s a summary of the ten ideas:\n\nAlas | Lisa Maria Rhodes | Episode\nLisa Maria founded Alas to support students navigating the justice system. Alas provides direct support to students entangled in these systems—offering advocacy, connection, and care. With $50K, she’d support 10 schools and 1,000+ students who might otherwise fall through the cracks.\nThe Liber Institute | Jonathan Santos Silva | Episode\nJonathan is working to transform education in Indigenous and rural communities through The Liber Institute. Through coaching, storytelling, and design thinking, Liber empowers leaders in Indigenous and rural communities. The money would expand the reach of their work through their POWER Framework.\nWiggle Room | Jaime-Jin Lewis | Episode\nJaime-Jin's Wiggle Room simplifies back-end operations for daycare providers and helps families access affordable care. Their tool, AutoEnroll, translates confusing regulations into smooth workflows, making it easier for daycares to scale and survive. The $50K would help Wiggle Room bring their tools beyond NYC, starting with anchor events across New York State.\nBridgeYear | Victoria Chen | Episode\nVictoria’s nonprofit BridgeYear helps students test-drive high-paying careers that don’t require a four-year degree. With programs like Career Test Drive and MorePathways, they connect young people with meaningful futures on their own terms. The funds would go toward enhancing MorePathways and building a self-directed, student-friendly experience.\nUnCommon Construction | Aaron Frumin | Episode\nUnCommon Construction is a paid apprenticeship where...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RHUvVCiJgJMSGBHcrSAokswObgokSFYeF2yzaGy3ask/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80M2Mx/ZmU1NGI4NDhiZDFh/NmM3NjhmMjlhYzY0/MWE2OC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}