Genius Potential
The Engagement and Edu'tainment Gurus
Travels from New York NY, USA
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Speaks on:
Student Success
Career Development
Financial Literacy
Goal Setting
Leadership Development
Time Management
Speaks to:
K-12 Education
Formats:
Workshop
Breakout
Keynote
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Key Audience Outcomes
Participants gained valuable insights into effectively incorporating AI and boosting student engagement.
Participants learned strategies to create a better learning environment for students by giving them opportunities to learn based on their interests.
Participants developed a deeper understanding of younger generation students, their language, and their perspective on learning and modified curriculum accordingly.
Participants gained new techniques to genuinely engage students and be interactive, and also learned about the use of technology to accomplish this.
Participants discovered how to reframe ways of speaking to students and colleagues to create a more empathetic and supportive environment.
Genius Potential's Bio
Bert & Det are the edu’tainment rebels transforming student engagement nationwide. As co-founders of Genius Potential, they blend hip hop, AI, social media, and pop culture to deliver high-impact programs that today’s students actually connect with. Their approach has reached over 200,000 students across the country, and after surveying more than 10,000 learners, their sessions consistently score 95% for engagement and usefulness. Bert is a former teacher and Boys & Girls Clubs director, certified in AI and gamification & instructional design, and recognized by President Obama for his work with youth. Det is an award-winning mechanical engineer and hip-hop artist who has shared stages with Drake and J. Cole. Now trusted vendors in the TRIO and GEAR UP communities, Bert & Det are on a mission to make learning unforgettable—and to help students become career-ready, AI-ready, and future-ready.
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Genius Potential Offers the Following Talks
CAREER EXPLORATION 3-Point Play Career Workshop: Passion, Purpose, Paycheck
Identifying career interests and pathways
Understanding education and training options between a college and trade school
Connecting strengths to real-world opportunities
Building a personalized 3-Point Career Plan
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1 - 2 hours
College Readiness: "Surviving College" Assembly & Pop-Up Game Show
Traditional College vs Trade School
Common roadblocks to post-secondary success and how to overcome them
College application hacks (common app & what colleges look for)
High school transition skills
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1 - 2 hours
LeaderCon: A Hero-Themed Leadership Experience That Builds Real-World Skills
Develop effective leadership skills they can apply immediately
Learn to collaborate and communicate with peers
Identify and leverage individual and group strengths toward shared goals
Increase confidence, responsibility, and student voice
Strengthen teamwork and problem-solving — core skills tied to college and career readiness metrics
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2 hours - full day
FAFSA & Furious: An Exhilarating Crash Course on Funding College & Financial Aid
Financial aid fundamentals & deadlines and debunking common myths
Understanding the 4 types of aid available to students
Understanding the true cost of attendance of college
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0.75 - 2 hours
Frequently Asked Questions on Working With Genius Potential
What's included in your fee?
Our fee includes travel, meals, lodging, a customized event flyer, social media promo content, a dedicated event planner, and a post-event impact report with student survey results—no extra costs for your team.
Can you customize your presentation for our specific audience and event theme?
Yes. We regularly customize our presentations. During a discovery call, we identify your key objectives and seamlessly weave them into the workshop to align with your event or program theme.
What kind of promotional support do you offer to help market the event?
You’ll get a custom flyer, hype video reel, and student-tested promo content to boost turnout. We can also provide incentives and giveaways at no cost to help maximize attendance.
Do you offer extras (book signings, meet-and-greets)?
Yes we offer book signings.
What is your policy on event recordings and media rights?
Photos and short clips can be used in promotional materials. There are additional licensing fees for full recordings of the workshop for internal trainings.