A PODCAST FOR DREAMERS, DOERS, AND CHANGEMAKERS IN EDUCATION

Discover big ideas and visionary entrepreneurs reshaping the future of learning—one pitch at a time.

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WELCOME TO PITCH PLAYGROUND BY 4.0

What if you could take a shot at making your school, classroom, or community better? On Pitch Playground, education innovators and social entrepreneurs throw their best ideas into the ring. From empathy-building technologies to affordable childcare and reimagining how we learn, every episode is a playground for innovation.

Each week, you'll hear from fearless edupreneurs as they workshop $50,000 projects to solve critical problems in education. With mentorship, funding, and a network of changemakers, we explore what it takes to turn bold dreams into lasting realities.

One idea will win $50K to make a difference. Could it be yours?

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What Makes Pitch Playground Different?

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Daring Ideas

Bold pitches that push the boundaries of education.

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Expert Guidance

Access to insights from top mentors and funders.

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Real Impact

See ideas take flight, with one winner receiving $50,000 to bring their vision to life.

Meet Your Host

Nicole Jarbo is the heart behind Pitch Playground and the CEO of 4.0. She’s a serial social entrepreneur who has led in education, fintech, and philanthropy. Passionate about fostering creativity, big ideas, and impact, Nicole shines a light on the 4.0 community’s inspiring stories of transformation.

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Nicole Jarbo

Entrepreneur & Podcaster

Former educator, entrepreneur, fundraiser, and startup founder. Nicole is the CEO of 4.0 and passionate about education impact.

We Want to Hear From You!

Do you have a story or idea that could change education? Join the conversation! Visit us at pitchplayground.com, share your feedback, vote for your favorite pitch, and subscribe to the show.