will lucas

Will Lucas is an entrepreneur focusing on marketing and education technologies. He's received national coverage in the media, and is listed in NBC New's 'The Grio' at #2 in the Top 10 Blacks In Technology To Watch In 2013.

About

Will Lucas is a renowned technology entrepreneur. He founded Creadio, a brand marketing technology company servicing nationally recognized brands, in 2007. With his deep passion for the future of education, he created Classana, an educational resource discover engine, in 2012. Lucas is also one of the few young minority TEDx organizers in the United States, curating TEDxToledo.

NBC New's 'The Grio' named Lucas at #2 in the Top 10 Blacks in tech to look out for in 2013 and he was listed in Business Insider among The 25 Most Influential African-Americans in Tech. He was named as Co-Chair of President Obama's Ohio Small Business Committee - OFA during the 2012 campaign cycle.

He currently lives in Toledo, OH with his wife and daughter.

Creadio

Creadio is a brand marketing technology company providing live, custom radio and television stations for brands. Creadio works with McDonald's restaurants nationally and other retailers throughout Ohio.

Lucas was featured in the October 2011 issue of Black Enterprise magazine for his work as CEO of Creadio.

Classana

The mission at Classana is to 'organize the world's learning resources.' Classana is new technology built to aggregate educational resources based on each individuals interests, experiences, and goals.

Will was named in Business Insiders 'The 25 Most Influential African-Americans In Technology', and featured at #2 of NBC New's 'Top 10 blacks in technology to watch in 2013'.

TEDxToledo

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.

TEDxToledo was developed to build a bridge between the art and science communities in Toledo.

Speaking


Education


The educational system many of us grew up in is being challenged at it's core. The worth of college is being debated, and the promise of "go to school, get a good job" no longer holds true. Hope though, is far from lost. Education is getting more entrepreneurial. Let me show you how to navigate it.

Entrepreneurship


One of my mentors told me a long time ago some words I'll never forget: "At the end of the day, everybody works for themselves." It doesn't matter whether you currently run your own business, or if you punch a time-clock, your success is based on the decisions you individually make for yourself and your family.

Technology


STEM job creation (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) over the next 10 years will outpace non-STEM jobs significantly, growing 17 percent, as compared to 9.8 percent for non-stem positions. This is a crucial time to not only inspire youth to take these subjects seriously, but also to help them get started working to create the future now.

We have an opportunity today like never before in history. Garage startups and the world's biggest brands are on a level playing field. With the use of technology, anybody with a bright idea and a willingness to work hard can succeed.