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
Venture Founder
Oscar Pedroso is CEO of Thimble. As the son of two Honduran immigrants and a first-generation college graduate, Oscar has a firsthand perspective on the shortcomings that current educational standards and curricula exhibit for ELL/ESL and low-income students.
Oscar is knowledgeable in the realm of STEM subjects, especially mathematics, having graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in Mathematics and Economics. After graduation, Oscar became a college admissions officer at the University of Rochester, where he offered pro bono consulting on behalf of inner-city high school students who were interested in attending college. His role at Rochester led him to become a mentor for several FIRST Robotics organizations at three high schools in Rochester, NY.
His background has led to expertise in teaching, children’s development, English language learning, and executive functions. He has over 10 years working with schools, community-based organizations, makerspaces, and has conducted various professional development workshops in English and Spanish.
