Traditional education was built for a world that no longer exists
Credentials were a reliable sign of competence.
Careers were linear: one path, one ladder, one employer.
Skills stayed useful for decades.
Exams were a fair shortcut for judging readiness.
Back then, it was designed for a world where:
redentials are everywhere, but real capability is rare.
Careers are messy and non-linear; people switch roles, industries, even countries.
Skills expire quickly and must be updated constantly.
Exams mostly test memory, not whether you can do the work.
Today, that world is gone:
What has changed
Work
AI now does many tasks that used to be full jobs.
What’s left for humans needs judgment, context, and system-level thinking.
Expectations
Employers and clients want proof you can deliver, not just a certificate.
Portfolios, systems, and real results matter more than CV buzzwords.
Learning
Information is cheap and everywhere.
The scarce skill is using that information to solve real problems, build systems, and think clearly.
Identity
Career changes and multiple skill sets are the new normal.
People who can connect dots across fields often outperform narrow specialists.
How Kingpins responds
We tell the truth about the old model
We do not pretend traditional education still works the way it used to.
We design around today’s reality, not nostalgia.
We combine credentials with capability
Recognized qualifications give you legitimacy.
Practical skills and systems give you security.
Kingpins programs are built to deliver both, not one or the other.
We treat AI as basic literacy
AI is now like reading or email: not optional.
Every program integrates AI so learners know how to use it to think, create, and execute—not just to copy answers.
We prioritize portfolios and systems
Learners leave with visible proof of what they can do, not just a document saying they attended.
They also leave with personal systems for work, learning, and decision-making that compound over time.
Built by people who refused to accept a broken system
Kingpins Academy is the result of two founders, one shared mission, and a long journey of learning, rebuilding, and standing up for what truly matters: students, families, and a future worth fighting for.
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MILLER DONOVAN
“I am inspired by nature and diversity of planet Earth. I'm a photographer and take pictures wherever I go - same goes for my beloved Bali. I am lucky to share my time with amazing Jessie, who is the best companion to explore this island with. Together, we've turned every stone in this place and are ready to share our finding with you.”
How can I begin to describe my time with Poveda... It was simply life-changing! I always imagined that Bali would be a breathtaking destination, but thanks to Poveda, I was able to not just experience the culture, but have once-in-a-lifetime memories. I got so much more than I ever anticipated from my holiday.
- Alice Bloomberg
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