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","tagline":"Evidence-based online programs that improve physical + mental health worldwide.","elevator_pitch":"Yoga Ed. offers yoga and mindfulness trainings, curriculums, and resources that cultivate physical, mental, emotional, and social health. We empower teachers, school counselors, parents, social workers, and mental health professionals to master, embody, and share these skills with children and teens. We offer educational opportunities ranging from free to $749, 1 minute to 6 months. So far we've trained over 78K educators to date.","story":"21 years, 46 countries, 12,000+ schools, 79,000+ educators, 15M+ students to date.Mental Health is the Next Pandemic.A mental health crisis is emerging. Studies show 25% of isolated children and adults experience PTSD (Sprang \u0026amp; Silman, 2013) and 68% of parents and caregivers report an increase in stress (Minn \u0026amp; Hau, 2020). A steep increase in mental health-related ER visits among kids—a 24% increase in 5-11 year olds and 31% in 12-17 year olds—point to the growing trauma and challenges they’re facing during these formative years (CDC, 2020).COVID-19 will pass with time, but the mental health effects for children, teens, and adults are likely to ripple out for years to come. The pandemic\u0026nbsp;has only exposed and exacerbated existing mental health challenges that were\u0026nbsp;on the rise.\u0026nbsp;Grown-ups are now grappling with how to help the children and teens in their lives cope with the psychological effects of the pandemic\u0026nbsp;including stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma.Supporting the physical \u0026amp;\u0026nbsp;mental health of communities worldwide since 1999.For 20 years, Yoga Ed. has supported adults who work with youth – such as\u0026nbsp;educators, healthcare professionals, and caregivers –\u0026nbsp;with trauma-informed yoga and mindfulness resources to improve physical and mental health outcomes across all ages.\u0026nbsp;5 years ago, we brought all of our programs online.\u0026nbsp;During the pandemic, educators and mental health\u0026nbsp;professionals worldwide have turned to Yoga Ed. as a trusted place of community, resource, and support.\u0026nbsp;Online programs that meet people where they're at.Yoga Ed. understands that some people want to learn how to teach yoga themselves, and others are looking for an 'out of the box solution.' We address both these markets by offering a range of products broken into two categories.Option #1:\u0026nbsp;Do It YourselfOnline trainings that teach people how to teach yoga \u0026amp; mindfulness to children at their own pace from the comfort of home. Our online training courses give people the confidence and skill set to share the benefits of yoga with kids in their lives.✓ 100% online, flexible training courses over 6-8 weeks✓ Robust course material, including engaging video lectures, evidence-based curriculum,\u0026nbsp;24+ premade lesson plans that meet national PE \u0026amp; health standards ✓\u0026nbsp;Live weekly check-ins with experienced course instructors to dive into the weekly material and answer student questions✓ Streamable on all devices: laptop, tablet, phoneOption #2:\u0026nbsp;We Do It For YouOn-demand access to fun, engaging classes that teach children (and adults!) the basics of yoga and mindfulness. Through our classes, kids do breathing exercises, yoga poses, games, visualizations, and relaxation activities.\u0026nbsp;✓ 400+ classes available\u0026nbsp;on-demand, new classes added regularly.✓ Classes are 3 – 30 minutes long✓ Suitable for all ages (ages 3 to 18+, parents and teachers)✓ Meets national standards, includes lesson plans and assessments✓ Streamable on all devices: laptop, tablet, phoneAs an online educational company,\u0026nbsp;Yoga Ed. is well-positioned to support our customers at scale\u0026nbsp;and\u0026nbsp;address challenges that youth are experiencing in a safe, appropriate, and effective way... and we've got the research to back us up.\u0026nbsp;As a result, we're seeing our growth skyrocket.120% Growth in Revenue. 170% Growth in\u0026nbsp;Community.Yoga Ed. surpassed 120% growth in revenue from 2019 to 2020 - closing out the year at $900K+, with $2M projected for 2021.\u0026nbsp;[Disclaimer: Projections are not guaranteed].Our community is growing by 5K+ members/month.Backed by Science.Science has been an integral part of Yoga Ed. programs since day one. We recognize that the only way to know if we are achieving our goals of sustainably improving the health and wellness of children, teens, and adults is to measure it. That's where the evidence comes in. Studies conducted by Harvard, Tulane, and the California State University of Fullerton have found that Yoga Ed. programs can improve physical, mental, emotional, and social health for all ages.Our programs have been shown to:Improve symptoms of anxiety (Bazzano et al, 2018)Increase focus and attention (Chen \u0026amp; Powells, 2014)Play a protective role in mental health (Khalsa et al, 2012)Improve physical fitness and health (Slovacek et al, 2003).Globally-Trusted Educational Company.Yoga Ed. continues to be the leader in yoga for youth. We have evolved and adapted to meet the ever-changing landscape of education - from in-person trainings in the L.A. Unified School District to online trainings with participants from across the globe. We have learned what it takes to stay effective and relevant, and in the process, we’ve reached 6 continents, 46 countries, 12K+ schools, 79K+ educators, and 15M+ students. We've Cracked the Online\u0026nbsp;Learning Code.Yoga Ed. combines the efficiency and accessibility of online\u0026nbsp;learning with structured cohort interaction and real human connection.\u0026nbsp;This blended learning\u0026nbsp;approach allows for maximum engagement, accountability,\u0026nbsp;learning, and ultimately outcomes.\u0026nbsp;As a result,\u0026nbsp;we have a\u0026nbsp;97-100% satisfaction rating from students and a completion\u0026nbsp;rate 4X industry average. When people complete our trainings,\u0026nbsp;they aren’t just getting a certificate - they’re actually prepared\u0026nbsp;and able to confidently use the tools we teach.But don't just take our word for it. Here's what our students are saying.Not Just a ‘Nice to Have.’Our programs meet national and international Physical Education and Health Standards and are CASEL-approved to meet\u0026nbsp;Social Emotional Learning competencies. Trainings are\u0026nbsp;credentialed by the NYC Department of Education, Loyola Marymount University, and the Yoga Alliance.NYC Department of Education is the most rigorous school credentialing process in the nation. Based on our accreditation with the organization, Yoga Ed. is\u0026nbsp;well-positioned for credentialing\u0026nbsp;with other school districts across the nation.Courses taken through our partnership with Loyola Marymount University provide graduate-level professional development credits, which\u0026nbsp;may be used to satisfy professional advancement requirements such as salary movement and recertification credits for educators from\u0026nbsp;43 states. University students can take these courses and transfer the credit towards their degree.Yoga Ed. is registered with the Yoga Alliance\u0026nbsp;to provide online yoga training for children's yoga teachers. Recognized for quality programs by the Yoga Alliance,\u0026nbsp;Yoga Ed. is actively participating in focus groups to support the establishment of\u0026nbsp;training standards for online programs.At the Intersection of Rapidly Growing Markets.We sit at the crossroads of\u0026nbsp;multiple high-growth markets: parenting ($1T/year),\u0026nbsp;online ed ($171B/year, 10.85% CAGR), mental health ($146B, 3.4% CAGR), and\u0026nbsp;yoga ($130B, 11.7% CAGR).The Time Is Now.We're kicking it into high gear to keep up with the demand for health. Now is the time to change the landscape of health and wellness for good.By investing in Yoga Ed., you’ll help us to support the lifelong health of 111 million youth and towards our goal to increase revenue 10x by 2025, through a focus on:Sales and marketing – our digital marketing processes and sales strategies have been proven to work and are ready for scale. Funds will be used to accelerate rapid revenue growth and ensure continuous improvement in these processes.Product development – refresh existing courses and creating new courses to meet market demand with a focus on chair yoga, trauma-informed, and accessible contentEducation and credentialing– building capacity for more courses and more cohorts as our number of students grows. Applying for credentialing through strategic certification boards.\u0026nbsp;Hiring course instructors from diverse backgrounds and experience to provide accessible and relatable programming for global communities.Building capacity – bringing Yoga Ed. programs to schools, healthcare settings, and youth-serving organizations worldwideThe Future of Yoga Ed. Belongs in the Hands of Our Community.At Yoga Ed., our success is defined by our ability to affect sustainable change through accessible programming that effectively improves physical and mental health, and not measured by short-term gains. We are looking for a group of diverse and socially conscious investors who are focused on improving the health and wellness of communities worldwide as a primary indicator of success, and understand that this will in turn increase shareholder and stakeholder value.This movement is meant to be community-owned, community-funded. 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Invest in Yoga Ed. today.","published_at":"2021-03-19T17:10:12Z","author_name":"Julia Bond","url":"/feed/142933","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/142933"},{"id":142567,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:142567","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Happy International Women's Day!","preview":"In honor of #InternationalWomensDay we’re sharing why the women of Yoga Ed. #choosetochallenge gender bias and inequality.\u0026nbsp;On this day, and every day, we’re working toward a more equitable future for women around the world.\u0026nbsp;","published_at":"2021-03-09T00:01:54Z","author_name":"Julia Bond","url":"/feed/142567","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/142567"},{"id":142320,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:142320","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Behind the Scenes","preview":"How does Yoga Ed. work? We offer 100% online children's, teen's, and trauma-informed yoga teacher trainings and classes, along with all the resources you need to feel comfortable implementing what you learn in your school, home, or professional practice. Invest $250+\u0026nbsp;on Wefunder and get our online classes as a perk to keep or gift!Transcript:Harmony: Let's learn star pose. 1, 2, 3, 4, and your head is? 5!Child #1:\u0026nbsp;I like raising my hands.Harmony:\u0026nbsp;Yoga and mindfulness is great f...","published_at":"2021-02-26T22:33:57Z","author_name":"Julia Bond","url":"/feed/142320","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/142320"},{"id":141964,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:141964","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Meet the Men of Yoga Ed.","preview":"As women founders, we are familiar with the challenges that women face in business, from gender biases in the form of questions about personal circumstances (e.g. \"Do you have or intend to have children?\") to glaring gender inequalities like access to capital.\u0026nbsp;Here are the facts:Women represent 40% of entrepreneurs in the US (Fundera, 2020).In 2019, women received a record amount\u0026nbsp;of startup capital: 2.8% of total startup investment.\u0026nbsp;When combined investment in female-founded an...","published_at":"2021-02-20T17:00:03Z","author_name":"Julia Bond","url":"/feed/141964","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/141964"},{"id":140846,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:140846","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Happy New Year, Investors! We have some exciting news to kick off 2021...","preview":"Transcript:Brynne: \"Hello Investors!\"Julia: \"Happy 2021! We know we've been quiet over the month of January and it's because we have some really exciting updates to share.\"Brynne: \"That we do. We've been working behind the scenes assessing our business and creating a critical blueprint for 2021. And, most importantly, making sure that our big vision matches our values as a business.\"Julia: \"You already know how important it is for us to walk the talk and not just talk the walk. Now, we are so...","published_at":"2021-02-13T17:30:33Z","author_name":"Julia Bond","url":"/feed/140846","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/140846"},{"id":140270,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:140270","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"2020 | A Year in Review","preview":"During a year that has been challenging in countless ways, our big silver lining is being in community with you. Today, we celebrate your dedication to supporting health and wellness for the children in your lives through thick and thin, as we reflect on how we’ve grown as a collective in 2020.Our Students2,128 New EducatorsIn 2020, we offered 41 online course sessions with 2,128 participants from 20 countries.47,280 Children \u0026 TeensOur graduates in 2020 have worked with 47,280 students to da...","published_at":"2021-01-05T22:13:47Z","author_name":"Julia Bond","url":"/feed/140270","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/140270"},{"id":138626,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:138626","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Final Call for Holiday Perks","preview":"Our perks have your 2020 gift criteria covered: no contact, no carbon, small business, makes the world better, gifts that keep on giving.\u0026nbsp;If you’re a last-minute gifter and Christmas is your thing, we’ve got you covered!Invest TODAY and we will get you your perks (all of them except for the t-shirt) before December 25.","published_at":"2020-12-22T20:53:18Z","author_name":"Julia Bond","url":"/feed/138626","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/138626"},{"id":139937,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:139937","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"In Their Own Words - Kids on Yoga","preview":"Yoga Ed. has the statistics and research to prove what we do works, but there's nothing like hearing straight from the kids how yoga impacts their lives. Yes - quantifiable, measurable change is important. AND...we need to remember that we are working with real people, real children who have their own stories, experiences, successes, and ways of being. Kids want to be happy. They want to learn, grow, and thrive. Help us make sure they have the tools to do so by investing today.","published_at":"2020-12-15T22:48:48Z","author_name":"Diana Hahn","url":"/feed/139937","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/139937"},{"id":139820,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:139820","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Is Yoga Ed. a Moonshot?","preview":"When most people think of moonshots, they think of flying cars, biohacking chip implants, or these days, tourist space travel and vacations on...the moon. So no, Yoga Ed. is not a moonshot, but what we’re really interested in is giving the people of the earth a shot.We live in a society that prizes and rewards innovation and success, but doesn’t give people the tools to get there (or if we do, it’s only for the select few). This is the problem that Yoga Ed. is here to solve. Our mission is to...","published_at":"2020-12-11T21:53:05Z","author_name":"Diana Hahn","url":"/feed/139820","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/139820"},{"id":139565,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:139565","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"This is our WHY.","preview":"Listen to hear the difference yoga makes in the lives of young people.\u0026nbsp;Join us in getting resources to kids and teens that teach self-love, resilience, and confidence.","published_at":"2020-12-05T03:06:53Z","author_name":"Diana Hahn","url":"/feed/139565","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/139565"},{"id":139233,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:139233","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"\"Yoga is a part of my life. It makes me feel calm.\"","preview":"Give the gift of peace and calm\u0026nbsp;this year to yourself, to an educator in your life, to your children, to your community. When you invest in Yoga Ed., you are investing in a gift that keeps giving. Check out our perks that make yoga and mindfulness easy and accessible - the perfect holiday gift for you or someone you love.","published_at":"2020-12-03T23:53:33Z","author_name":"Diana Hahn","url":"/feed/139233","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/139233"},{"id":139229,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:139229","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Meet Our Product: Online Yoga \u0026amp; Mindfulness Trainings","preview":"How does Yoga Ed. work? We offer 100% online children's, teen's, and trauma-informed yoga teacher\u0026nbsp;trainings, along with all the resources you need to feel comfortable implementing what you learn in your school, home, or professional practice. Invest $1000 on Wefunder and get a FREE training!","published_at":"2020-11-23T18:21:23Z","author_name":"Diana Hahn","url":"/feed/139229","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/139229"},{"id":138867,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:138867","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Investor Update with Mama Penguin","preview":"Real talk about where we've come from, who we are, and why we're crowdraising. We're committed to making Yoga Ed. successful and making a difference in peoples' lives, through all the ups and downs. It's what's gotten us to where we are today.\u0026nbsp;Thank you to everyone who has invested and supported us along the journey. If you haven't gotten a chance to invest yet, now is the time. We have less than $100K left in early bird terms...get that discount!","published_at":"2020-11-14T01:50:23Z","author_name":"Diana Hahn","url":"/feed/138867","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/138867"},{"id":138895,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:138895","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Meet CEO and Lead Investor November 12 on Instagram Live @weareyogaed","preview":"Meet CEO and Lead Investor November 12 on Instagram Live @weareyogaed","published_at":"2020-11-12T00:15:01Z","author_name":"Brynne Caleda","url":"/feed/138895","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/138895"},{"id":138794,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:138794","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Perks, Perks, Perks!","preview":"We're pretty excited about sharing these perks with you. Along with your investment, here's an opportunity to get some Yoga Ed. into your life and/or the lives of folks you care about. And...they're cumulative! So you also get all the perks for levels below what you invest. Enjoy!$100 - Early access pass to a new workshop$250 - Online on-demand classes for 1 year\u0026nbsp;$500 - Limited edition Yoga Ed. Tee$1000 - Online Training of your choice (excludes RCYT)$2,500 - Online on-demand classes for...","published_at":"2020-11-07T22:33:04Z","author_name":"Diana Hahn","url":"/feed/138794","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/138794"},{"id":137943,"entity_id":"wefunder:feed_item:137943","type":"FeedItem::Update","visibility":"public","title":"Happy Aloha Friday!","preview":"Since we launched last week Friday, we have welcomed 101 new investors from all of over the world to Yoga Ed. and raised over $200,000. Thank you to everyone who has invested in and supported our campaign!. If you haven’t invested yet, we have just under $100K left on our early bird terms. Happy Aloha Friday!","published_at":"2020-10-31T01:41:27Z","author_name":"Julia Bond","url":"/feed/137943","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/feed/137943"}],"q_and_a":[{"id":111935,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:111935","question":"Based on everything I've read in this pitch and your Form C, I'm almost ready to make a commitment. One key question, though, before I do so: what's your exit strategy? In other words, are there any current plans to (some day) sell the company or take it public? Alternatively, would you consider paying dividends eventually? (Thanks in advance for the feedback; seems like you folks are making great strides so far!)","author_name":"Kenneth Alan Jackson, Jr.","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-10-23T18:03:17Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/yoga.ed.#question-111935","answers":[{"id":111938,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:111938","answer":"That's a great question. We believe that Yoga Ed. is a great candidate for a future merger/acquisition. We have had preliminary conversations with M\u0026amp;A firms focused in education and mental health and have a roadmap for what it'll take to be a strong candidate for a M\u0026amp;A deal.","author_name":"Diana Hahn","votes":3,"created_at":"2020-10-23T18:38:46Z"}]},{"id":111923,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:111923","question":"Hello! Another clarifying question(s): When is the next round of fundraising, or more specifically, when can we expect our current 'investment' to convert into stock? Will this happen automatically, or will we need to invest/buy individual shares at that time? What is the current valuation for a single share (ie How many shares is the minimum investment of $100)?","author_name":"Alexandra Midland","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-10-23T16:38:15Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/yoga.ed.#question-111923","answers":[{"id":111928,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:111928","answer":"Hi! The date for our next round of fundraising has not been set yet. It will likely be in the next 12-24 months, but could possibly be sooner. So that means that your investment will likely convert into stock in the next 12-24 months, possibly sooner. When we raise our next round, your investment will convert automatically with no obligation to invest more in the next round. We currently do not have a set valuation, so it is difficult to say what a single share is currently worth. However, you will automatically have an \"upside\" when you do convert, as your investment will convert at a lower share price than what other investors will be buying in at in the later round. Please reach out if you have any other questions!","author_name":"Diana Hahn","votes":2,"created_at":"2020-10-23T17:01:13Z"}]},{"id":111896,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:111896","question":"Same question as Lina L","author_name":"Jenine Parra","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-10-23T13:47:47Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/yoga.ed.#question-111896","answers":[{"id":111921,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:111921","answer":"Thanks for asking the question! When we say investment, we mean it in both senses of the term - you would definitely be investing in the health and wellness of youth, AND there is potential for a financial gain. We are currently raising money through a SAFE - that means that the money you invest now will convert into stock the next time we fundraise (at a better price than later investors, since you invested early!).","author_name":"Diana Hahn","votes":2,"created_at":"2020-10-23T16:21:36Z"}]},{"id":111883,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:111883","question":"Hello, just to clarify, the investment is a donation or the investors will get something in return?","author_name":"Lina L","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-10-23T11:08:01Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/yoga.ed.#question-111883","answers":[{"id":111920,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:111920","answer":"Thanks so much for reaching out with your question regarding investment. When we say investment, we mean it in both senses of the term - you would definitely be investing in the health and wellness of youth, AND there is potential for a financial gain. We are currently raising money through a SAFE - that means that the money you invest now will convert into stock the next time we fundraise (at a better price than later investors, since you invested early!).","author_name":"Diana Hahn","votes":2,"created_at":"2020-10-23T16:20:36Z"}]},{"id":140152,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:140152","question":"Hi. I had computer problems the last night of your Wefunder campaign.....then, Ugh, flu. Do you have \"still invest\" opportunities, as some Wefunder companies do? Thanks!","author_name":"Cheryl Ririe","votes":0,"created_at":"2021-04-06T17:39:08Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/yoga.ed.#question-140152","answers":[]},{"id":117223,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:117223","question":"Why does a company that exists for 20 years and 5 years online need fundraising?","author_name":"Aris Giachnis","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-12-03T11:49:36Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/yoga.ed.#question-117223","answers":[{"id":117241,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:117241","answer":"Hi Aris, great question. For the first 15 years of Yoga Ed.’s history, it was under different ownership. When I acquired the company from the previous owner, the company had no assets, other than a hard copy curriculum. Since then, we raised a small amount of money to go online, and have bootstrapped it ever since. It is a very\u0026nbsp;rare company in the digital/tech space that can scale with no investment. Yoga Ed. Is raising funds because we see that we could continue to bootstrap and grow slowly, or we could raise money and accelerate our growth when the time is ripe - now.\u0026nbsp;","author_name":"Brynne Caleda","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-12-03T16:13:35Z"}]},{"id":115737,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:115737","question":"Good morning team! How long has yoga Ed been in business?","author_name":"Raymond Brown","votes":0,"created_at":"2020-11-23T13:15:14Z","canonical_url":"https://wefunder.com/yoga.ed.#question-115737","answers":[{"id":115774,"entity_id":"wefunder:comment:115774","answer":"Hi Raymond, thanks for reaching out. Yoga Ed. is actually 20 years old, but it was reimagined in 2016 as an online business by its current leadership team.","author_name":"Julia Bond","votes":1,"created_at":"2020-11-23T18:05:32Z"}]}],"faq":[{"question":"Hello, just to clarify, the investment is a donation or the investors will get something in return?","answer":"Thanks so much for reaching out with your question regarding investment. When we say investment, we mean it in both senses of the term - you would definitely be investing in the health and wellness of youth, AND there is potential for a financial gain. We are currently raising money through a SAFE - that means that the money you invest now will convert into stock the next time we fundraise (at a better price than later investors, since you invested early!)."},{"question":"Same question as Lina L","answer":"Thanks for asking the question! When we say investment, we mean it in both senses of the term - you would definitely be investing in the health and wellness of youth, AND there is potential for a financial gain. We are currently raising money through a SAFE - that means that the money you invest now will convert into stock the next time we fundraise (at a better price than later investors, since you invested early!)."},{"question":"Hello! Another clarifying question(s): When is the next round of fundraising, or more specifically, when can we expect our current 'investment' to convert into stock? Will this happen automatically, or will we need to invest/buy individual shares at that time? What is the curr...","answer":"Hi! The date for our next round of fundraising has not been set yet. It will likely be in the next 12-24 months, but could possibly be sooner. So that means that your investment will likely convert into stock in the next 12-24 months, possibly sooner. When we raise our next round, your investment will convert automatically with no obligation to invest more in the next round. We currently do not have a set valuation, so it is difficult to say what a single share is currently worth. However, yo..."},{"question":"Based on everything I've read in this pitch and your Form C, I'm almost ready to make a commitment. One key question, though, before I do so: what's your exit strategy? In other words, are there any current plans to (some day) sell the company or take it public? Alternatively,...","answer":"That's a great question. We believe that Yoga Ed. is a great candidate for a future merger/acquisition. We have had preliminary conversations with M\u0026amp;A firms focused in education and mental health and have a roadmap for what it'll take to be a strong candidate for a M\u0026amp;A deal."},{"question":"Good morning team! How long has yoga Ed been in business?","answer":"Hi Raymond, thanks for reaching out. Yoga Ed. is actually 20 years old, but it was reimagined in 2016 as an online business by its current leadership team."}]}}}