Former chef, hotel manager and history teacher, Josh Reppun is the founder of Plexus Education, LLC, dba Most Likely to Succeed in Hawai’i, a “movement” founded by extraordinary people dedicated to developing global public, private and charter school conversations around Ted Dintersmith’s film, Most Likely to Succeed and his book, What School Could Be. Josh is also the founder of Josh Reppun Productions. He is the host of the What School Could Be Podcast and the producer of two films: Ka Helena Aʻo: The Learning Walk and The Innovation Playlist, both about creative, imaginative and innovative educators and education leaders. Josh’s podcast, edited by the talented Evan Kurohara, with music by Michael Sloan, has now reached nearly 100,000 downloads in over 125 countries.

Evan Kurohara, also known as SØZEN SOUND, is a dedicated and self-taught audio engineer based in Honolulu, Hawaiʻi. With a relentless passion for sound, Evan has spent the past four years honing his craft, specializing in recording, mixing, and mastering across diverse music genres and podcasts. Collaborating with local podcasts such as The What School Could Be Podcast, Keep It Aloha, Aloha From Hawaii, Puka Pockets, and Punahou’s Listen and Learn Podcast, Evan constantly refines his skills and expands his portfolio. Committed to delivering top-notch audio experiences with meticulous attention to detail and a collaborative approach, Evan’s creative vision shines through in every project he undertakes.