josh wu | ← university of waterloo

greenhouse member
social innovators in training — university of waterloo — 2024

overview

First high school student to complete the Social Innovators in Training and Changemakers Lab course at GreenHouse, the University of Waterloo's social innovation hub. Through the program, founded the startup SmartSoil — a sustainable agriculture venture focused on soil health and food systems innovation.

highlights
  • First high school student accepted into and completing GreenHouse's Social Innovators in Training program
  • Completed the Changemakers Lab course alongside university students and community innovators
  • Founded SmartSoil as part of the program, targeting sustainable agriculture
  • Developed skills in human-centered design, social entrepreneurship, and impact measurement