Who is SJ Barakony? SJ is a CMA (Consultant, Mentor, & Advisor), as well as the founder of SBSL. He strongly believes in being an advocate for the 80-90% of American citizens between the ages of 5-6 and 50 who have, are, or will (w/o a directional innovation) have an average, mediocre, or less results from the conventional educational tracks. He is 41 years old, lives in Ohio, and has been an entrepreneur in the education field for 5 1/2 years as of the spring of 2017. He is presently involved (or has been actively involved) in the following mentorship and/or advising programs / orgs : YEA ( Young Entrepreneurs Academy ) Teen Entrepreneurial Camp AWANA OWU's EMF ( Econ Mgmt Fellows ) Sundown Group's 'Ask an Expert' Program HECOA's special events ( Sept 2015; April 2016; Sept 2016 ) ECDI 's Professional Advisory Network (PAN) He also is a National Steering Committee member - click here