David Yi

Father, founder, and fund manager. Spent two decades backing brilliance—at home, in classrooms, and across boardrooms.

Why Attention Is Becoming the Scarcest Gift on Campus Members Public

In a world built for constant connection, the ability to protect attention may be the hidden skill that allows gifts to surface, talents to mature, and calling to become clear.

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David Yi
Perspectives

Math Anxiety Isn’t a Talent Problem Members Public

Math anxiety isn’t a verdict on ability. It’s a signal that learning environments—not children—need to change.

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David Yi
Insights

AI Isn’t Making Students Dumb Members Public

But something quieter, and more dangerous, is happening in education.

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David Yi
Insights

Worldschooling Without Structure Isn’t Freedom—It’s Drift Members Public

Worldschooling can awaken curiosity and global awareness, but what families need to know before taking learning on the road.

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David Yi
Perspectives

The Myth of the “Right” School Members Public

Why more intentional parents are mixing models to meet each child’s needs

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David Yi
Insights

Best STEM and Pre-Med Summer Research Programs for High School Students (2026) Members Public

From MIT to UCI, these top STEM and Pre-Med summer programs offer high school students hands-on research, mentorship, and a pathway to discovery.

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David Yi
Top Programs

You Only Get 12 Summers Members Public

You only get twelve summers with your child—twelve chances to help them discover who they are and who they could become.

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David Yi
Perspectives

Healthy Defiance: A Critical Life Skill You Must Teach Your Child Members Public

Cornell Research on How Small Acts of Principled Disagreement Build Ethical Self-Advocacy and Lifelong Confidence in Children.

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David Yi
Insights