On this episode of Capital Class, Adam Giery sits down with Svetlana Elgart, the founder, and CEO of Rainbow Chef's Academy. Svetlana passionately shares how Rainbow Chefs Academy fosters literacy, math, history, and science through the art of cooking. Get ready to explore the hidden layers of knowledge that sizzle within every dish, enriching young minds with practical skills and essential wisdom.

Timestamps

1:17 - Importance of teaching kids how to take care of themselves and cook healthy meals

2:45 - Teaching kids life skills and making healthy choices in their diets

3:30 - Cooking incorporates literacy, math, science, and history

4:10 - American society's fast-paced lifestyle and its impact on health

9:08 - Hands-on component of the program where students make their own food

9:45 - Alignment of the program with educational standards

11:10 - Transition from in-person classes to a SaaS platform

13:33 - Success during the pandemic and delivery of food and backpacks

20:15 - Engagement level and understanding of students in cooking

23:00 - Starting the company to address the lack of healthy eating and nutrition education

27:10 - Challenges faced in starting the business and lack of awareness about nutrition

29:00 - Influence of immigrant background on persistence and determination

31:17 - Reflection on immigrant experiences and struggles

34:40 - Comparing daily struggles in Ukraine to live in the US

Connect with Svetlana Elgart

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/svetlanaelgart/

Website: https://rainbowchefsacademy.com/

Produced by Old Soul