We empower Black and Brown teens with skills, resources, and support to thrive in work and life.
Our Story
Our founder and CEO, Remi Sobomehin, and our tech partner, Demetric Sanders, grew up in inner-city Portland together, attending Remi’s father’s community nonprofit together. Despite their barriers, Remi and Demetric set their sights on Stanford in the 4th grade and eight years later, with the guidance of high quality, dedicated youth developers and nonprofit organizations, they realized that dream.
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After graduating, empowered with the belief that anyone can thive, regardless of where you come from, Remi went straight into the work of replicating their story with other high-potential youth from underserved communities in East Palo Alto, CA. While Remi was leading in schools and nonprofits, Demetric pursued a career in tech at Facebook working on the teens team.
They both saw a trend - Remi was having a tough time even getting teens to show up to after-school activities, while Demetric saw how effective smartphones are at engaging teens. We now know that only 11% of teens are attending after-school programming, while more than 95% of teens have a smartphone, and are spending, on average, 8 hours a day on them. However, the apps that are most successful at engaging teens don't necessarily have their best interests in mind.
This led them to create the Ambition app - a solution that combines the scalability of technology with the heart of a youth developer to positively impact teens. We're here now, driven by a deep passion and purpose to equip Black and brown teens with the skills, opportunities, resources, and support they need to thrive in college, career, and beyond. That's our ambition.
A Message from
Our Founder
From my earliest days, the influence of my parents, who dedicated their lives to running youth nonprofits, instilled in me a commitment to serve the communities that have had limited opportunities. We firmly believe that all youth deserve the highest quality investments, and when this becomes a reality, it benefits us all.
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The journey of our tech partner and me has taught me the power of perseverance and the value of receiving high-quality supports. Today, we build technology to help kids achieve their dreams. By closing the opportunity gaps that lead to achievement gaps, we can give every child a chance to succeed.
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Together, let's continue to invest in the future of our youth.
Warm regards,
Our Board of Directors
Our 5-person Board of Directors is dedicated to teen success, leveraging diverse expertise to prioritize and champion youth development.
Our Advisory Board
​​​​​​​Our advisory board comprises awesome, innovative intellectuals, each a visionary in their field. Their unparalleled expertise and forward-thinking approach position us for exceptional success. With their guidance, we are confident in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities, ensuring our growth and excellence.
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Our Vision is Clear.
We envision a future where Black and Brown teens experience greater wealth, health, and life satisfaction as they grow up to be adults. At Ambition Angels, we have the potential to alter the course of an entire generation for good.