Brit Wrightson

Founder & Executive Director

Ms. Wrightson, formerly a dedicated educator in underserved communities of San Francisco and the South Bronx for over a decade, holds Master's degrees in both Secondary and Special Education. She established The Hustle as a nonprofit organization, expanding it from its origins as an after-school club. Her vision centers on equipping students with essential life skills that are not adequately addressed in traditional academic settings, while also facilitating connections between ambitious students and prominent founders and entrepreneurs.

The Board

  • Noah Greenberg

    A serial entrepreneur, and currently co-founder and CEO at Stacker, a media company building the world's largest, most accessible newswire, helping empower sustainable models for journalism. He is a graduate of the University of California, Santa Barbara, and currently lives in New York City where he advises startups and works with students - via The Hustle - to help build their own businesses.

  • Nina Olmstead

    Nina Baron, with a background in technology and venture capital, transitioned from Panasonic Ventures to LifeMoves in 2020, driven by the pandemic's impact on vulnerable populations. At LifeMoves, she develops programs for the unhoused. Her commitment to equity for underserved youth is evident in her extensive volunteer work with organizations like CASA, Best Buddies, and Berkeley Youth Alternatives.

  • Dexter Norales

    Dexter, a KIPP College Prep alum and Posse Scholarship finalist, received an academic scholarship to Syracuse University's iSchool. He interned at Stacker Media and continues as a research assistant. In high school, he ran a successful reselling business, and now enjoys Omakase and financial planning. At Syracuse, he balances studies with Soho visits and Supreme product launches.