Matt Surkont, CEO, BlueSky
In today’s fast-moving tech landscape, entrepreneurship is more than just launching startups – it’s about creating opportunities, solving challenges, and transforming communities. For us at BlueSky, this mission hits close to home. At the heart of our vision is the BlueSky Academy—a programme designed not just to teach but to inspire and nurture the tech leaders of tomorrow.
As we welcome a new cohort, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the powerful role of technology entrepreneurship in shaping careers and communities. Entrepreneurs don’t just build products; they create ecosystems. These ecosystems fuel innovation, foster collaboration, and most importantly, generate jobs.
Technology is a gateway to opportunity. Every breakthrough spurs the creation of new industries and career paths—developers, engineers, strategists—all driven by the need to solve problems and innovate. But beyond the job titles, this is about empowerment: giving people the tools to take control of their futures and make an impact.
We’ve seen this transformation first-hand at BlueSky. A spark of curiosity becomes a career. A talented mentee evolves into a leader. It’s the ripple effect of mentorship and opportunity—a catalyst for real change.
The BlueSky Academy isn’t just a training programme; it’s a launchpad for future leaders. Through hands-on experience, coaching, and exposure to real-world challenges, we’re preparing our graduates for more than just jobs—we’re equipping them for thriving careers. Our approach bridges the digital skills gap and transforms talent into tangible impact.
With every class, we’re building a resilient pipeline of future-ready professionals, confident and capable of driving innovation in a fast-changing world.
Technology entrepreneurship isn’t just about the success of a few; it’s about building something bigger. It’s about creating communities where innovation thrives, where barriers fall, and where people find their purpose.
At BlueSky, we believe in the power of possibility. Our Academy is proof that with the right support, every spark of talent can ignite a brighter future—for individuals, industries, and entire communities.
A Message to Our New Cohort
To our incoming cohort: your journey is just beginning. The opportunities before you are boundless. At BlueSky, you will gain the tools, guidance, and support needed to not only enter the tech industry but to thrive within it. The skills you develop here will go beyond technical proficiency—they will prepare you to think critically, lead with impact, and drive change in an industry defined by transformation. As we welcome you into this next chapter, we are reminded of the power of potential and the importance of purpose. Together, we will build solutions, create opportunities, and make a lasting impact—not just in technology, but in the lives of the people and communities we touch. At BlueSky, we’re not just shaping careers. We’re shaping the future.
– Matt Surkont, CEO, BlueSky
