Subscriptions for Genius Box are Live!

ewalsh • December 1, 2014

A Connecticut-based company with one goal: to empower curious young minds to be the change-makers and problem-solvers of tomorrow, one box at a time.

On Tuesday, November, 25th 2014 Genius Box announced that their STEM subscription boxes had gone live!

“After a year of beta testing, collecting feedback and doing experiments of our own, we are excited to share the new Genius Box with you!” said co-founders, Kate Pipa and Shivangi Shah.

Pipa and Shah are passionate about STEM education (science, technology, engineering, and math), and believe that every kid should be able to participate in the “STEM revolution.” With a subscription to Genius Box, subscribers will receive a monthly box containing at least three STEM-themed activities, delivered right to their home. Each box is packed with projects and a variety of learning opportunities, Genius Box provides kids with the hands-on experiences they need to spark creativity and to think big!

What is Inside a Genius Box?

A new topic each month: boxes are designed in a way that puts the genius in the drivers seat to solve the challenge at hand, with minimal help from adults.

3+ activities and experiments in each box to illustrate the current month’s topic. Narrative story and activity cards to explain topic and activities i a fun, engaging way.

How Does It Work?

Subscription plans are available as monthly, three-month, and six-month prepaid plans. Subscribers can choose whichever level they prefer by visiting www.genuisbox.me

depending on the plan selected, subscribers will receive a completely new Genius Box on a different topic every month.

In addition, for every Genius Box purchased, $1.00 will be donated to ManyMentors

ManyMentors connects high school and middle school students interested in STEM fields with near-age mentors, either university students pursuing STEM degrees, or STEM graduates who are young professionals in the field. Connections include interactive, engaging workshops and a highly innovative online platform.

ManyMentors provides STEM mentorship in the modern age, and believes that through the power of peer mentoring, students will become inspired, encouraged, and supported to pursue their interest in science, technology, engineering, and math.

Both Genius Box and ManyMentors have completed reSET’s Social Enterprise Business Accelerator, a program designed to support social entrepreneurs launch, grow, and scale their ventures. You can learn more about reSET’s new Accelerator program, Lean LaunchPad for Impact HERE. Applications are currently being accepted for the March 2015 cohort.

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Leadership Transition Announcement: reSET Executive Director to Step Down in 2026

By awalsh • February 13, 2026

Dear reSET Community, The Board of Directors today announces the departure of Sarah Bodley as Executive Director of reSET in a planned transition later this year. The Board has immense gratitude for Sarah and all her contributions over the years. Over the last seven years, Sarah has built an amazing foundation for the organization and she leaves reSET in a strong position for continued growth and service. Sarah joined reSET in 2018 and over the past seven years has solidified and expanded reSET’s mission of supporting impact-driven entrepreneurs throughout Connecticut. Here are a few key highlights from Sarah’s time here: Facilitated the acquisition of Collab New Haven, expanding reSET’s footprint to a statewide geography and further enhancing our mission Developed and implemented new core programs including the award-winning Food Incubator, as well as the Food Accelerator, Retail Incubator, Measure What Matters, and Digital Marketing Mastermind Established reSET as a founding partner of the Hartford Culinary Collaborative, enabling greater connectivity and cooperation among food-centric support organizations in our region Doubled the organization’s budget to over 1 Million Dollars, securing multi-year State government grants Won the prestigious Neighborhood Builders Award from Bank of America, and the Leadership Greater Hartford Polaris Community Award in 2022 Established an endowment fund thanks to support from the Zachs Family Foundation to support the long term sustainability of reSET’s mission Over the coming months, we will be continuing our search to find reSET's next Executive Director. Sarah will stay onboard through June to ensure a smooth handoff to our next leader, and will be available as a resource throughout 2026. It is the Board of Directors’ priority, along with Sarah's, to make this transition as smooth as possible to continue the great work Sarah has helped us do over her tenure. The Executive Director’s Job Posting can be found at this link, and we invite you to keep in mind any potential candidates in your community or network that you think might be a great fit. The Board of Directors wishes Sarah the best of luck in her future endeavors. We are appreciative of the dedication and enthusiasm she has given to reSET over the last seven years, particularly navigating our organization seamlessly during the historic times of the pandemic, changes in administration, and an ever-evolving landscape of opportunity for entrepreneurs. We are confident that with Sarah’s support, this transition will be a smooth one for our Connecticut entrepreneurs, partners, and generous supporters. We look forward to continuing our growth and to serving our mission of supporting the social enterprise sector. If you have any questions or concerns during this transition, please don’t hesitate to reach out via contacting admin@resetco.org to get in touch with the board. Sincerely, Ali Lazowski + Dave Menard, co-chairs, reSET Board of Directors

Applications Open for Spring 2026 Impact Accelerator

By awalsh • February 10, 2026

Inviting Impact Entrepreneurs Into Transformative Growth

reSET Announces Pitch Competition Winners from Fall Food Accelerator and Floor–Plan Retail Incubator Programs

By awalsh • November 25, 2025

21 Businesses Participated, Gaining Valuable Impact-Driven Business Training

reSET to Host Two November Events Celbrating Connecticut's Next Generation of Food and Retail Entrepreneurs Making an Impact

By awalsh • October 27, 2025

Special Discount Available for Attendees Purchasing Tickets to Both Events

reSET Announces Second Food Accelerator Cohort

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11 Impact-Driven Food Businesses Ready to Scale Operations and Community Impact

reSET Announces 5th Cohort of Floor - Plan Retail Incubator Featuring 10 Emerging Entrepreneurs

By awalsh • September 22, 2025

Program Partnership with Breakfast Lunch & Dinner Supports Early-Stage Retail Businesses with Social Impact Focus

reSET Food and Retail Programs Featured in Radio Interview

July 7, 2025

Listen in to the replay of John Voket of Connoisseur Media's interview of reSET Food Program Manager Katrice Claudio and Program Manager Ndubisi Okeke that aired on Sunday July 6, 2025. They talked about the reSET programs that are enrolling for the fall--the Food Accelerator for food businesses looking to scale, and the Retail Incubator for early stage product-based businesses looking to ramp up for holiday markets in Connecticut. Listen here: https://audioboom.com/posts/8745230-reset-fall-program-preview The interview aired on the award-winning "For the People" show on Sunday, July 6 on WEBE 108 FM, STAR 99.9, WPLR FM and THe VOICE of Connecticut and on the podcast.