# Top Tech Entrepreneur Shares Secrets to Empowering Young Minds Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/minding-my-creative-business-podcast-6745703/top-tech-entrepreneur-shares-secrets-to-empowering-young-minds Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/minding-my-creative-business-podcast-6745703/top-tech-entrepreneur-shares-secrets-to-empowering-young-minds.md Podcast: [Minding My Creative Business Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/minding-my-creative-business-podcast-6745703) Published: 2026-01-26T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://mmcbpodcast.com/episode/top-tech-entrepreneur-shares-secrets-to-empowering-young-minds Audio file: https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e6ddd186-8722-4aed-935c-6b42d0bfcc55.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/minding-my-creative-business-podcast-6745703/episodes/top-tech-entrepreneur-shares-secrets-to-empowering-young-minds Duration seconds: 3736 ## Resource In this podcast episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Shadira Nesmith, co-founder of Stacked Up Academy, who passionately advocates for early exposure of youth to technology and essential skills such as financial literacy and coding. With a wealth of experience in the educational technology sector, Shadira articulates her commitment to bridging the gap for students, ensuring they acquire relevant skills that will empower them in their future endeavors. We explore the innovative initiatives she has introduced, including engaging products designed for young learners, and her vision for the upcoming Stacked Up Con, a conference aimed at immersing children in the world of technology. Through her insights, we aim to highlight the importance of nurturing confidence in both young learners and adult professionals as they navigate the evolving landscape of technology. Join us as we unpack the significance of intentionality, community engagement, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive in a tech-driven world. Takeaways: The significance of early exposure to technology is paramount for children's future success. Building confidence in students is essential for their development in tech-related fields. Stacked Up Academy provides engaging learning experiences for youth, integrating coding and financial literacy. Creativity in teaching methods, such as nursery rhymes, fosters a deeper understanding of complex terms. Networking and outreach are vital for expanding opportunities within educational programs. Focusing on specific age groups allows for the development of tailored educational materials and experiences. Links referenced in this episode: credit Savant I.O stackedupacademy.com stackedupcon.com blackgirlscode.com Additional Links &am… ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/minding-my-creative-business-podcast-6745703/episodes/top-tech-entrepreneur-shares-secrets-to-empowering-young-minds/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/minding-my-creative-business-podcast-6745703/top-tech-entrepreneur-shares-secrets-to-empowering-young-minds.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.