Dave Calnan

After learning how to make websites from experience running a social enterprise, Dave started offering his website-building skills to friends, which resulted in being able to pay his way through a year of college. After successfully positioning himself as a resource to his network, Dave had more requests than he could complete and hired a friend to support the projects. This experience opened his eyes to the idea that students could serve freelancers for projects with established companies. This is when Source Academy was created; a platform for individuals and businesses to hire vetted student freelancers to complete projects for them. His business provides clients’ access to top-quality talent at an affordable price while giving student freelancers the opportunity to gain marketable skills and grow their network.