Ben Averbook
Founder, podcaster, and advocate for education reform and self-education
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Austen Allred: GauntletAI produces better AI engineers than any university (for free)
October 27, 2025A summary of his interview with Austen Allred, founder of Gauntlet AI, discussing a 10-week, free, in-person training program for AI engineers and its implications for post-university education.
Ben Franklin’s 1747 Proposal for Practical Education Reform
October 4, 2025An article discussing Benjamin Franklin's 1747 proposals for education reform and their continued relevance today, advocating for practical and useful learning over traditional academic approaches.
Danielle Strachman: The Case Against College & Funding Young Founders
April 11, 2025A summary of his interview with Danielle Strachman, co-founder of 1517 Fund, exploring the flaws in traditional education and alternative pathways for young founders, emphasizing conscious choices and rejecting limiting labels.
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Played football as a lineman for Breck School. ccxmedia
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