About Us
Our Mission Statement
"​Your Next Step is aiming to bridge the equity gap between students' potential and access to the right opportunities."
Our Story
In the heart of Chicago, two co-founders embarked on a mission. Their backgrounds diverged—one steeped in education, the other in technology—but their vision aligned: to create a bridge between these two worlds.
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Anastasia Apostol, with over a decade in EdTech, brought her expertise to the table. Armed with an MBA from the University of Scranton and an MA in Organizational Leadership from Lewis University, she understood the pulse of learners. As CEO, she wove together code and curriculum, envisioning a virtual space where minds could thrive.
Beside her stood Delante Lee Bess, a digital alchemist. His two decades in technology had taken him from Harvard University’s halls to the cutting-edge labs of Northeastern University. As CTO, he crafted seamless interfaces, believing that technology should be intuitive.
Together, they birthed “Your Next Step.” Learners flocked to its virtual corridors, avatars adorned with curiosity. From pixels to pedagogy, they paved the way—one step at a time.
And so, the tale unfolded—a symphony of minds, pixels, and boundless horizons. 🌟
