In the heart of Chicago, a shared vision united Anastasia Apostol and Delante Lee Bess: to make quality career guidance accessible to every student, regardless of background.

 

Anastasia brings over a decade of EdTech expertise as CEO. With her MBA from the University of Scranton and MA in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University, she designs curriculum that transforms career exploration from intimidating to inspiring for students at all levels.

 

As CTO, Delante harnesses his technology journey from Harvard to Northeastern University to create intuitive digital experiences where students naturally engage and thrive. His interfaces make complex career exploration feel simple and approachable.

 

Together, they created "Your Next Step" – an affordable AI-powered platform where students earn scholarships while building their futures, one guided step at a time.

 

Completing their leadership team is Matt Urban, CMO, whose background in strategic marketing within EdTech and workforce development. With his BA from Miami University, Matt ensures our message reaches the families who will benefit most from our platform.

 

This trio is revolutionizing how students prepare for life after high school – making expert career guidance as accessible as a streaming service, but with the potential to shape lifelong success.