Thimble.io
Venture Overview
Thimble Academy exposes students to over 100 technology fields through an engaging curriculum of lessons, professional training, and reusable STEM kits. Founder Oscar Pedroso, the son of Honduran immigrants and a first-generation college graduate with a degree in Mathematics and Economics from the University of Rochester, has spent over a decade mentoring, teaching, and supporting ELL/ESL and low-income students. His background in admissions counseling, robotics mentorship, and bilingual education informs Thimble’s mission to close STEM opportunity gaps.
Website: www.thimble.io
Venture Issue Area: Education & Talent
Venture Headquarters: Buffalo, New York
