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Transcript: Gary Sheng and Ashley Lin

Date: May 1, 2025

Participants​

  • Gary Sheng
  • Ashley Lin (RAND Corporation, AI Policy)

Key Discussion Points​

Current Status and Background​

  • Ashley is wrapping up senior year and starting a grad program
  • Working full-time at RAND in the Global Emerging Risks division on AI policy
  • Strong interest in ballroom dancing
  • Based in DC, with a strong network and community there

Strategic Vision and Opportunities​

  • Discussion of potential DC-based elite school for future leaders
  • Focus on training future diplomats, policymakers, and global leaders
  • Emphasis on creating a school that can influence global policy through the children of powerful families
  • Timing aligned with US 250th anniversary (July 2026)
  • Potential for 25 elite high schools in the US within two years

Education Philosophy​

  • Critique of traditional education models (including UATX)
  • Emphasis on neurodiversity and personalized learning paths
  • Focus on middle/high school as critical intervention points
  • Importance of creating environments where genius can flourish
  • Need for schools that can produce high-agency individuals

Strategic Partnerships and Resources​

  • Joe Liemandt's role as primary funder and visionary
  • Potential for significant funding and resources
  • Discussion of marketing and branding opportunities
  • Importance of building strong networks and partnerships
  • Potential for global expansion (China, Dubai, etc.)

Action Items and Next Steps​

  1. Develop detailed proposal for DC school concept
  2. Research and interview leaders of other elite schools
  3. Plan for Humanity 2.0 Summit in Austin
  4. Consider part-time involvement before September transition
  5. Build network of potential partners and advisors

Key Opportunities​

  • Creating a school for future global leaders
  • Influencing policy through education
  • Building a network of elite schools worldwide
  • Hosting the Humanity 2.0 Summit
  • Developing new models for education

Next Steps​

  • Continue conversations about potential roles
  • Research and develop detailed proposals
  • Build alliances with key stakeholders
  • Plan for strategic experiments and initiatives
  • Consider timing and transition plans