Play With ASL, Jon Mowl
Jon has achieved significant successes with the help of SCORE. His most notable accomplishments include placing second in SCORE's 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition in Los Angeles as well as the accelerated development and release of Play with ASL's second app.
The mentorship from SCORE provided Jon with clarity and structure, enabling him to make informed decisions and effectively manage the growth of his company.
Play with ASL is a company dedicated to making American Sign Language (ASL) fun and accessible for everyone by offering interactive games, crafted by deaf creators, that teach ASL fingerspelling, vocabulary, and phrases in an engaging and easy-to-understand way.
Their classroom-friendly approach ensures authenticity and engagement, setting them apart in the industry. Jon's mission is to fill the gap in ASL learning tools and provide a resource that can be used by teachers, parents and self-learners.
Jon was inspired to start Play with ASL by his upbringing surrounded by educators and his passion for gamification. Recognizing a gap in accessible and engaging ASL learning tools, he wanted to ensure his children and others would not face the same challenges.
Jon combined his love for education with the innovative approach of gamification to create Play with ASL, and his professional experiences gave him the confidence to start his business.
Play with ASL stands out by making ASL fun and accessible for everyone. The interactive games are designed by deaf creators to teach ASL fingerspelling, vocabulary and phrases in a simple, engaging way. The classroom-friendly approach ensures authenticity and engagement, setting Play with ASL apart in the industry.
Jon sought help from SCORE when he realized the need for mentorship in starting his business. He was looking for support that could provide clarity and structure, and SCORE's focus on mentoring small businesses seemed like the perfect fit. Jon's decision to reach out to SCORE was driven by his determination to avoid potential missteps and ensure the success of his innovative ASL learning platform.
Jon emphasizes the invaluable impact SCORE has had on his business. The mentorship he received from SCORE provided personalized guidance tailored to his unique business needs. Through mentoring, workshops and valuable business templates, SCORE equipped Jon with the skills and confidence to successfully grow Play with ASL.
Jon's experience with his SCORE mentor has been transformative and supportive throughout his journey. Since seeking mentorship, he has benefited immensely from the expert guidance and compassionate push provided by his mentor.
"Through SCORE, I found invaluable guidance. My mentor asked tough questions and pushed me to step up," Jon shares.
Jon advises other small business owners to seek out mentorship and support systems like SCORE to guide them through the entrepreneurial journey. He emphasizes the importance of being open to learning and adapting along the way.
He believes that having a mentor who can provide tough but compassionate guidance is invaluable. "Working with SCORE has been one of the best decisions I've made for my company," Jon shares.
Jon advises anyone considering working with SCORE to fully leverage their mentorship network. He found the guidance from his mentor invaluable, highlighting how it provided clarity, structure and expert advice that helped accelerated his development process.
"Their mentorship, network and expertise are incredibly valuable resources that can help you navigate the ups and downs of starting a business," Jon shares.
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