Molly Efrusy

President and Co-Founder, Efrusy Family Foundation

📍 Park City, Utah, United States🔄 Updated September 2026💼 6 investments📅 12 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2023
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Mar 2023
African Leadership Foundation (ALF) is a US-based non-profit organization that seeks to develop young leaders and entrepreneurs for the African continent. Currently we carry out this mission by supporting the establishment and growth of African Leadership Academy (ALA), a pan-African institution that seeks to transform Africa by developing the next generation of African leaders. Launched in 2008, the ALA network now includes more than 500 young leaders from 48 African countries, selected from over 15,000 applicants. They have built non-profit organizations to combat entrenched social issues; they have developed scalable innovations to address local nutritional challenges; they are exploring cutting-edge ideas in science and technology through their on-campus research; they have launched profitable businesses; and they have shared their ideas at various forums on the global stage. They have also been admitted to the world's top universities—including Duke, Harvard, London School of Economics, Stanford, University of Cape Town and Yale—and the first four classes of graduates—315 students in total—have accepted over US $40M in university scholarship support. In sum, they have coalesced into a powerful community, and as their lives progress, they will work together to build greater initiatives for change.
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Dec 2021
Wayfinder, developed at the Stanford University d.school, offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that equips students with essential future-ready skills. Rooted in research, Wayfinders curriculum focuses on Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy, Collaboration, Agency, and Purpose. These skills aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications, preparing students for lifelong success. Wayfinder is designed to build meaningful connections, enhance student engagement, and improve school climate. It includes the Waypoints assessment suite, which provides real-time insights into student growth, enabling targeted instruction and timely interventions. The programs flexible implementation options work across settings and grade levels, and it integrates seamlessly with all major learning management systems. Wayfinder has been positively received by both students and teachers since 2015, with significant improvements reported in student engagement, social awareness, and sense of purpose​ post-implementation. The program has served students from over 65 countries across the globe, including major US districts like Omaha Public Schools, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Portland Public Schools, and The School District of Philadelphia.
late stageEducation
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Sep 2021
Apolitical is the world’s largest network for government, equipping the world’s largest workforce to address critical challenges—from AI to climate. Our mission is to make governments smarter, to deliver for people and the planet. Join for free: https://apolitical.co/signup The need to seek solutions across borders in government has never been greater. Yet public servants still often google or phone a friend to find policy ideas that affect millions of lives. Apolitical was created to change this. We offer public servants: - Communities: Online spaces for public servants to connect & exchange ideas - Courses: Online courses designed with the needs of 21st century public servants in mind - Events: Interactive online events with experts in government We were named one of the world’s 100 most disruptive companies in 2017 by Disrupt100 and one of Fast Companys 10 Most Innovative Companies in Social Good in 2018.
Founding Board Member
Jan 2021
Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) seeks to promote sustainable economic development and strengthen democratic governance in Latin America by developing a new generation of leaders. LALA creates international and socioeconomically diverse cohorts of the most promising graduating high school students who have demonstrated an unshakeable commitment to social change. These students then attend LALAs programs- blending entrepreneurial leadership, a liberal arts education, and social-emotional learning. The program also connects them to mentors, resources, and opportunities. LALA envisions a diverse continental ecosystem that collaborates across differences to bring shared prosperity to Latin America.
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2023
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Mar 2023
African Leadership Foundation (ALF) is a US-based non-profit organization that seeks to develop young leaders and entrepreneurs for the African continent. Currently we carry out this mission by supporting the establishment and growth of African Leadership Academy (ALA), a pan-African institution that seeks to transform Africa by developing the next generation of African leaders. Launched in 2008, the ALA network now includes more than 500 young leaders from 48 African countries, selected from over 15,000 applicants. They have built non-profit organizations to combat entrenched social issues; they have developed scalable innovations to address local nutritional challenges; they are exploring cutting-edge ideas in science and technology through their on-campus research; they have launched profitable businesses; and they have shared their ideas at various forums on the global stage. They have also been admitted to the world's top universities—including Duke, Harvard, London School of Economics, Stanford, University of Cape Town and Yale—and the first four classes of graduates—315 students in total—have accepted over US $40M in university scholarship support. In sum, they have coalesced into a powerful community, and as their lives progress, they will work together to build greater initiatives for change.
2021
Investor
Dec 2021
Wayfinder, developed at the Stanford University d.school, offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum that equips students with essential future-ready skills. Rooted in research, Wayfinders curriculum focuses on Self-Awareness, Adaptability, Empathy, Collaboration, Agency, and Purpose. These skills aim to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world applications, preparing students for lifelong success. Wayfinder is designed to build meaningful connections, enhance student engagement, and improve school climate. It includes the Waypoints assessment suite, which provides real-time insights into student growth, enabling targeted instruction and timely interventions. The programs flexible implementation options work across settings and grade levels, and it integrates seamlessly with all major learning management systems. Wayfinder has been positively received by both students and teachers since 2015, with significant improvements reported in student engagement, social awareness, and sense of purpose​ post-implementation. The program has served students from over 65 countries across the globe, including major US districts like Omaha Public Schools, Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, Portland Public Schools, and The School District of Philadelphia.
late stageEducation
Investor
Sep 2021
Apolitical is the world’s largest network for government, equipping the world’s largest workforce to address critical challenges—from AI to climate. Our mission is to make governments smarter, to deliver for people and the planet. Join for free: https://apolitical.co/signup The need to seek solutions across borders in government has never been greater. Yet public servants still often google or phone a friend to find policy ideas that affect millions of lives. Apolitical was created to change this. We offer public servants: - Communities: Online spaces for public servants to connect & exchange ideas - Courses: Online courses designed with the needs of 21st century public servants in mind - Events: Interactive online events with experts in government We were named one of the world’s 100 most disruptive companies in 2017 by Disrupt100 and one of Fast Companys 10 Most Innovative Companies in Social Good in 2018.
Founding Board Member
Jan 2021
Latin American Leadership Academy (LALA) seeks to promote sustainable economic development and strengthen democratic governance in Latin America by developing a new generation of leaders. LALA creates international and socioeconomically diverse cohorts of the most promising graduating high school students who have demonstrated an unshakeable commitment to social change. These students then attend LALAs programs- blending entrepreneurial leadership, a liberal arts education, and social-emotional learning. The program also connects them to mentors, resources, and opportunities. LALA envisions a diverse continental ecosystem that collaborates across differences to bring shared prosperity to Latin America.
2017
Park City Education Foundation
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May 2017
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