Silicon Slopes Conversations: Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience

In this Friday Conversation we were joined by Edson Barton, CEO of YouScience. Edson discusses how his journey from personal misjudgment to founding YouScience embodies the company's ethos of early talent discovery for effective educational and career mapping. The episode offered a glimpse into YouScience's impactful work in Utah schools and underscored the importance of recognizing and nurturing individual talents.
The core of YouScience's mission was discussed as Edson elaborated on their longitudinal platform designed to guide students from middle school through their careers, helping them uncover their innate strengths and interests. This sparked a question about Edson's personal connection to this work, leading to a heartfelt discussion about his own experiences misjudging his talents in school.
Delving into the practical application of YouScience's platform, Edson explained how they administer aptitude tests in Utah's public schools to empower students with insights into potential career paths. This data-driven approach aims to align students' educational journeys with their natural inclinations, a concept that resonated deeply with the host and listeners.
The conversation took a reflective turn as Edson shared his journey of self-discovery, realizing his passion for the arts amidst academic challenges and inconsistent grades. This personal revelation added a poignant layer to the narrative of YouScience's mission.
Tune in to hear from this great entrepreneur.

[@LisaClark-fz4fl]

Fantastic interview! Edson offers so much hope for the future of a student's learning model and career path. Imagine if every student had the YouScience tools!

[@MyEducatorBrad]

What a great conversation and an amazing work YouScience is doing.