In this episode of More MPE, hosts Ray Horton and Sandi Wright speak with Lindsay Kruse ’06, CEO of All Means All, an organization dedicated to transforming education to be more inclusive.
Kruse shares her inspiring journey from management consulting to becoming a passionate advocate for equitable education, especially for students with disabilities and other marginalized groups.
Kruse discusses how her personal experience as a parent of children with learning differences became a catalyst for founding All Means All. She explains the organization's unique approach, which focuses on working with school and system leaders to create inclusive educational environments.
Throughout the conversation, Kruse highlights the importance of data-driven impact and details how All Means All has helped schools improve academic outcomes for marginalized students and reduce disciplinary disproportionality. Kruse also discusses the organization's growth trajectory, aiming to create a tipping point where inclusive education becomes the norm rather than the exception.
The interview delves into All Means All's funding model, which combines earned revenue from tuition with philanthropic support. Kruse explains the benefits of their fiscal sponsorship arrangement and offers valuable insights for aspiring social entrepreneurs. She emphasizes the importance of building something worthy of scale before expanding and the value of learning from other entrepreneurs in the field.
Kruse concludes with inspiring advice for the next generation of social entrepreneurs, encouraging them to pursue this challenging yet rewarding path. She highlights the unique opportunities provided by Columbia Business School and New York City for those interested in social enterprise, emphasizing the importance of following one's passion and taking advantage of networking opportunities.
We are delighted to announce that Lindsay Kruse ’06 will accept the 2025 Social Enterprise Leadership Award at the Tamer Institute’s Annual Awards Breakfast in April. More details can be found on the event website.
Mentioned in this episode:
- Lindsay Kruse ’06
