Dana Stephenson

CEO and Co-Founder at Riipen

Dana Stephenson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Riipen, a future of work platform specialized in scaling experiential learning opportunities for learners of all backgrounds. Recently awarded BC Business Top 30 Under 30, Dana's entrepreneurial journey started when he set out on a mission to end underemployment by ensuring that every learner has access to authentic experiential learning opportunities to better support their transition into the workforce upon graduation. With over 8 years of experience in the EdTech space, Riipen works with multiple institutions and non-profit organizations to make project-based learning more accessible to students of all backgrounds. He works closely with academic institutions, industry associations, and government agencies to expand experiential learning programs internationally.

2024 Back to School

Dana Stephenson

CEO and Co-Founder at Riipen

Dana Stephenson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Riipen, a future of work platform specialized in scaling experiential learning opportunities for learners of all backgrounds. Recently awarded BC Business Top 30 Under 30, Dana's entrepreneurial journey started when he set out on a mission to end underemployment by ensuring that every learner has access to authentic experiential learning opportunities to better support their transition into the workforce upon graduation. With over 8 years of experience in the EdTech space, Riipen works with multiple institutions and non-profit organizations to make project-based learning more accessible to students of all backgrounds. He works closely with academic institutions, industry associations, and government agencies to expand experiential learning programs internationally.

2024 Back to School
2024 New York, 'Back to School' Summit Day 2
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
2:30 pm

Grow-Your-Own Models: Employers and Educators Building Talent Pipelines

The relationship between colleges and employers may be at an all-time low, with degree skepticism on the rise and more companies dropping degree requirements. Can colleges and companies get their groove back? This panel will explore models that are bucking the trend—and bridging the skills gap by embedding real-world skills into the student experience.