In this episode, we sit down with Connor and Greg from 10Bitworks Makerspace, San Antonio’s largest member-supported nonprofit makerspace. They break down what a makerspace actually is, why people join for the tools but stay for the community, and how mentorship makes big equipment like CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers approachable and safe. Connor shares how a shuttle bus conversion project led him to the space and how he learned metalworking from other members to build a custom s...
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In this episode, we sit down with Connor and Greg from 10Bitworks Makerspace, San Antonio’s largest member-supported nonprofit makerspace. They break down what a makerspace actually is, why people join for the tools but stay for the community, and how mentorship makes big equipment like CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers approachable and safe. Connor shares how a shuttle bus conversion project led him to the space and how he learned metalworking from other members to build a custom s...
Episode 10: Teaching Teens to Build Real Businesses with Youth Business Services
Beyond Giving
41 minutes
3 months ago
Episode 10: Teaching Teens to Build Real Businesses with Youth Business Services
On this episode, Zac sits down with the team behind Youth Business Services (YBS) — founder Joseph Treviño, education director Rosie Baumgartner, and bookkeeping lead Bernadette — to unpack how their eight-module, hands-on program is helping high schoolers and young adults turn ideas into real, sustainable businesses. They cover mindset (self-efficacy), financial literacy, legal compliance, presentation skills, and why asking better questions is the ultimate startup advantage. YBS is launchin...
Beyond Giving
In this episode, we sit down with Connor and Greg from 10Bitworks Makerspace, San Antonio’s largest member-supported nonprofit makerspace. They break down what a makerspace actually is, why people join for the tools but stay for the community, and how mentorship makes big equipment like CNC routers, laser cutters, and 3D printers approachable and safe. Connor shares how a shuttle bus conversion project led him to the space and how he learned metalworking from other members to build a custom s...
