As the year ends, let us reflect – and celebrate! – the outstanding accomplishments we’ve achieved together at ESTE Leverage! 2023 has been a testament to our collective effort, perseverance, and innovation.

Grounded our Mission: We pressure tested our mission statement, confirmed our sustainable market segment, and received validation and inspiration during initial market testing.

Recognition and Science-Based: We are proud to have been awarded a competitive grant by the National Science Foundation in May with additional funds received in November. Our ESTE is Innate Assessment received a high reliability score which underpins why ESTE works!

Partnerships and Collaborations: 2023 brought on new partnerships with BetaBox, the Center for Innovation in STEM Education , and Women in STEM. We are grateful for continued collaborations with our expert psychometricians at Kennesaw and Spring Hill College, Adventuretown Toy Emporium, Assessment Systems Corporation, Thought Bubble, and Her Brand & Co. Outreach to Guam Department of Education has further stimulated interest in expanding our middle school cohorts. The expertise, guidance, and trust from our partnerships will continue to propel us forward, enabling ESTE to reach new heights.

Customer and Community Outreach: We saw exponential increases in customer outreach month over month. ESTE was published in CanvasRebel (https://canvasrebel.com/) and Authority Magazine (https://medium.com/authority-magazine). Founder and CEO, Terrisa Duenas, had the opportunity to moderate at a Scitech conference in January and participate as a WiSTEM panel member in November.

Product Launch: We launched our Future of Work product and developed an improved second-generation assessment product with deeper personality measures.

Team Growth: Funding from the National Science Foundation allowed ESTE to continue to build a stellar Team, including valued contractors and consultants. ESTE is successful because you are dedicated, passionate, and positive.

We are grateful for what we were able to accomplish in 2023. Our collective commitment will inspire what lies ahead in 2024.

On behalf of Terrisa Duenas, Founder and CEO, as we approach the end of this remarkable year, I want to take a moment to reflect on our collective journey at ESTE Leverage. To the Team and Advisors, this has been a year of challenges, growth, and most importantly, unwavering teamwork. Each of you has played an integral role in our success, contributing your unique skills and dedication to our shared goals. Amidst the uncertainties, your resilience has been our greatest asset. To our valued Partners and Supporters, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your support, collaboration, and shared commitment as we continue to build something truly special. Looking ahead, we are excited about the possibilities that the future holds and the continued collaboration with each of you. Your belief in our vision has been a driving force.

Here's to the pride of our past, the excitement of the present, and the inspiration for future growth!

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