Nextstepuni was founded by Alex Linehan, a UCC Quercus Entrepreneurship student. Despite early academic struggles, failing his junior cert, Alex transformed his mindset and performance after recognising the need for change in fourth year of secondary school.

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By studying scientific research on learning and how to build a growth mindset, he achieved the highest points his school had seen in over a decade.. Now, through Nextstepuni, Alex shares these evidence-based techniques to help students unlock their potential. His course is already in use in multiple schools, and he has delivered talks across Ireland.