The story
New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) is a day and boarding school where middle and high school students develop their passions, build innovation, and prepare for what’s next.
Dots Global was honored to join the three co-founders at NEIA’s inception in 2019, working alongside them to help turn an ambitious educational vision into a functioning school and growing institution.
The impact
Today, NEIA has grown from an idea into a thriving community on a 26-acre campus, where the next generation of innovators learn to think creatively, act entrepreneurially, and build with purpose.
How we helped
Craft Innovation
From the earliest stages, a Dots Global team with backgrounds across MIT, Harvard, McKinsey, BCG, and innovation education worked alongside NEIA’s co-founders to translate market insights, founder vision, and emerging opportunities into a clear strategy and operating plan.
Build the Venture
We served as the “glue and engine” that moved the school from concept to operation — spearheading the search for founding leadership, shaping brand positioning and communications, and building the systems needed to launch in Fall 2021 and sustain its growth beyond opening.
Develop the Ecosystem
As NEIA evolved, we continued to support its growth by championing strategic partnerships, expanding its external network, and connecting the school with mission-aligned people, institutions, and opportunities around the world.
