Quiz Bowl Kickoff Classic XIII

What started as a school project for Titan Yasir has now turned into a mission—one that’s building community, inspiring future engineers and helping Titan grow as a leader and educator.

Business, Economics & Entrepreneurship students at The Village School had the unique opportunity to hear from a distinguished alumnus who has taken the tech world by storm. A ‘lifer’ at Village, Divyesh Khatri went on to Stanford University before co-founding a successful AI startup, Twine. Instead of taking a traditional internship in his final summer, he and his business partner took a leap of faith—launching a company that would eventually earn funding from Y Combinator, the famed startup accelerator behind Airbnb and Instacart. During his talk, Divyesh shared how The Village School prepared him for the challenges of  launching a company, the importance of resilience in the startup world, and why learning to sell—yourself, your ideas and your product—is the most valuable skill of all.

To truly prepare students for the future, educators must also equip them with the practical skills necessary for independent living. Financial literacy, self-care, home maintenance, and responsible decision-making are just as critical as core academic subjects. A well-rounded education should seamlessly integrate both academic excellence and real-world preparedness, ensuring that students graduate with the knowledge, confidence, and resilience needed to succeed in all aspects of life.

The Village School is proud to announce that its student-led social impact project, Step-In, has received an $8,000 grant from Nord Anglia Education’s Social Impact Grants. Created by students in the Entrepreneurship Diploma program, Step-In is transforming the educational experience for English as an Additional Language (EAL) students in Houston through peer mentorship and innovative tools.