During his first night in prison at 16 years old, Michael Kwan knew it was time to take accountability for the choices he’d made. Now, Michael wants to share the opportunities he made for himself - an education, a part-time job, a place to call home - with other at-risk youth and those already inside the youth justice system. He’s now the CEO and co-founder of Praxis Youth, a non-profit that is translating big ideas into real action for young people.  

On this episode of We built this thing, Michael chats with host Justine Rogers about what drove him to complete an education from behind bars, to graduate from high school, and pursue engineering at UNSW. As if he hasn’t accomplished enough in such a short time, they’ll also dive into Michael’s life as a CEO in his 20s and how he’s turned his life’s mission into an award-winning organisation. 

During his first night in prison at 16 years old, Michael Kwan knew it was time to take accountability for the choices he&rsquo;d made. Now, Michael wants to share the opportunities he made for himself - an education, a part-time job, a place to call home - with other at-risk youth and those already inside the youth justice system. He&rsquo;s now the CEO and co-founder of Praxis Youth, a non-profit that is translating big ideas into real action for young people.&nbsp;&nbsp;
On this episode of&nbsp;We built this thing, Michael chats with host Justine Rogers about what drove him to complete an education from behind bars, to graduate from high school, and pursue engineering at UNSW. As if he&nbsp;hasn&rsquo;t&nbsp;accomplished&nbsp;enough in such&nbsp;a short time,&nbsp;they&rsquo;ll&nbsp;also dive into Michael&rsquo;s life as a CEO in his 20s and how&nbsp;he&rsquo;s&nbsp;turned his life&rsquo;s mission into an award-winning organisation.&nbsp;

An initiative of UNSW Sydney, the Centre for Ideas is a thought-provoking program of events and digital content from the globe's leading thinkers, authors and artists.

An initiative of UNSW Sydney, the Centre for Ideas is a thought-provoking program of events and digital content from the globe's leading thinkers, authors and artists.

An initiative of UNSW Sydney, the Centre for Idea…