Starting Early Preston was born and raised in Idaho and has always had an entrepreneurial streak. His artist father and marketing mother were big influences and supported his creative leanings from early on. When he was 13, he discovered the new … [Read more...]
IDS:101 Preston Lewis – Black Box VR
Preston Lewis is the cofounder and Chief Creative Officer of Black Box VR—a virtual reality fitness experience. Black Box VR’s innovative technology represents the world’s first fitness virtual reality space that uses real weight. They have invented … [Read more...]
Emilee Fortin & Boise Angels
About Boise Angels The goal of Boise Angels is to build a foster community by matching a volunteer group with a foster family to provide emotional support as well as a monthly gift called a love box. Each month, the group connects with their foster … [Read more...]
IDS:100 Emilee Fortin – Boise Angels
Boise Angels is a Treasure Valley non-profit focusing on supporting foster families in skill and relationship building. In Idaho, numbers vary, but there are currently over 1,700 children in foster care. The need for foster homes remains high and … [Read more...]
IDS: 096 Reverend Bill Roscoe – Boise Rescue Mission
In 2018, the Boise Rescue Mission celebrated 60 years of service to the Valley’s homeless, hungry, and needy community. Founded in 1958 at the Mission’s downtown location at Front Street and Capital, the Boise Rescue Mission has been one of the … [Read more...]
IDS: 095 Sean Evans – Junior Achievement of Idaho
Sean Evans is the current President of Junior Achievement of Idaho, an organization committed to preparing and inspiring young people to compete in the global economy. The organization provides program based education starting in kindergarten and … [Read more...]
Sean Evans & Junior Acheivement of Idaho
How it Works JA programs are requested by teachers or schools. Sean says that while some schools don’t really participate, others request their full range of services for every grade. The programs are built to be sequential and grow with the … [Read more...]
IDS: 094 Shannon Decker – The Speedy Foundation/Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Advocacy
Shannon Decker is the Executive Director of the Speedy Foundation and the Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition. The Speedy Foundation was started in 2011 in memory of Shannon's cousin, Olympic Freestyle skier and three time Olympian, Jeret Peterson. … [Read more...]
Shannon Decker & The Speedy Foundation/ Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Advocacy
About the Speedy Foundation Shannon Decker is the Executive Director of the Speedy Foundation and the Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition. The Speedy Foundation was started in 2011 in memory of Shannon's cousin, Olympic Freestyle skier and three … [Read more...]
Tiam Rastegar & Trailhead
About Trailhead Launched in 2015, Trailhead is a non-profit committed to fostering innovation and providing mentorship to local entrepreneurs. The organization’s primary location is known as Base Camp, located at 8th and Front Street in downtown … [Read more...]