Topics & People

The pedagogical approach advocated by the Kochs to replace the teach-to-test model.

Alpha School
Organization

An innovative school addressing children's motivation gaps through gamification.

Historical abolitionist whose collaborative mindset guides the Stand Together initiative.

Aristotle
Person

Ancient philosopher whose teachings Charles Koch used to educate his children on foundational logic.

Psychiatrist whose concepts of finding meaning deeply influenced Charles Koch's philosophy.

Stand Together
Organization

A philanthropic community of business leaders founded by Charles Koch to drive social change.

Efforts to improve California's failing public schools.

Koch Labs
Organization

An experimental framework within Koch Industries treating business units as testing grounds for new tech.

The venture capital and innovation arm of Koch Industries led by Chase Koch.

The economic principle of an entity focusing on activities where it creates the most relative value.

An organizational approach focused on giving operational employees the autonomy to drive the business.

Molex
Organization

An electrical connector company acquired by Koch Industries that successfully adopted its management principles.