ROMNEY, W.Va. (WV News) — Aug. 26 is the anniversary date of the 19th Amendment passing, giving women the right to vote under the U.S. Constitution. Marlin Lane Rankin, who
If you haven't already, please study our Bootstrapping Course and Investor Introductions page. Lane Rankin, Founder at Illuminate Education, was first a teacher, then a school and school district administrator. His background is not of a typical tech entrepreneur. However, his deep domain knowledge and relationships in the education field have propelled him to become a very successful EdTech entrepreneur. Great story! Sramana Mitra: Let's start at the very beginning of your entrepreneurial journey. Where are you from? Where were you born, raised, and in what kind of background? Lane Rankin: I'm currently in California. I was born in Seattle, Washington. I have a Bachelors degree in Applied Mathematics and went on to get a Masters in Leadership. I started my first company back in 1999. Sramana Mitra: Where did you do your schooling? Lane Rankin: In California. Sramana Mitra: What was your first company? Lane Rankin: My first