Where It All Began
Madagascar is a beautiful country ripe with eco-tourism and friendly people. There are countless opportunities for business and enterprise. To help the Malagasy people achieve their dreams we have created the Crucible Business Academy. We wish to infuse the entrepreneurial spirit and tenacity into all of our students so that they can become the future leaders of Madagascar.
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Our Virtues:
Innovation: We continually push the boundaries of learning, inspiring creative thinking and a bold entrepreneurial spirit.
Collaboration: We believe the most impactful solutions arise from shared efforts and diverse perspectives.
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Resilience: We remain steadfast in our pursuit of excellence, pushing our limits with hard work.
Inclusivity: We celebrate all backgrounds and abilities, creating an environment where every student is valued, heard, and empowered to thrive.
Our Motto:
Embrace the flame to forge unstoppable greatness.
Our Vision:
To forge a future-ready generation of bold entrepreneurs capable of reshaping the world to their design.
Our Mission:
To forge Madagascar’s next generation of visionary leaders through a transformative, holistic K-12 education that champions entrepreneurship, fosters innovation, and nurtures personal growth. We are committed to empowering students to uplift their communities, drive sustainable economic development, and honor Madagascar’s unique cultural and natural heritage.
OUR BACKGROUND
Meet The Team
Robert Maxey
Founder
With an extensive 15-year tenure in the realm of entrepreneurship and education, his passion for fostering startups is both broad and diverse. He's offered his expertise as a consultant to hundreds of startups, established a chamber of commerce to incubate fresh ventures, and operated a non-profit creating micro-startups for underprivileged families.
This dedicated entrepreneur's journey took a transformative turn when he joined the Peace Corps, setting out for Madagascar to impart knowledge of business. Diving into the heart of local life, he quickly grasped the local language Malagasy, and embraced the rich culture.
He observed a robust interest in business and entrepreneurship. However, quality education, especially concerning business education, remained an elusive dream for many. It was this realization that inspired him to establish the Crucible Business Academy. He seeks to turn eager students into successful entrepreneurs, thereby catalyzing their journey of self-sufficiency and growth.
Tsiky Randriamanantena
Communication Manager- Co-Founder
Born in Madagascar, Tsiky is a linguistics graduate who has dedicated her career to the non-profit sector. She has played a pivotal role in various NGOs and organizations advocating for women's empowerment, even establishing several non-profits of her own. In recognition of her leadership potential, Tsiky was chosen for the prestigious Young African Leadership Initiative by the U.S. Department of State in 2017.
Despite the prominent role women play in operating businesses in Madagascar, cultural norms often discourage them from completing their education. Motivated by a deep desire to redefine this narrative, Tsiky is committed to inspiring young girls and women to pursue their dreams relentlessly.
With a vision to empower women through education, she took the decisive step of establishing the Crucible Business Academy. Her work continues to inspire women to break cultural barriers and reach new heights of success in their respective fields.
AIMEE Robiath Juliette
Trainer
Born in Madagascar, in the Melaky region; Lives in Morondava, entrepreneur, founder of MAFORAL (Madagascar For All)-a sale and production of outfits promoting Malagasy and African culture. She is the leader and founder of the Y-Fashion club at YMCA Madagascar. In March 2018: selected to represent Madagascar at the international competition Global startup women week. In April 2018: She was selected to represent Madagascar for the scenario of the agenda 2063 of the African Union and African Ymca Alliance. 2019 until today, member of project Sahala in Morondava- strengthening of men's engagement in the fight against gender-based violence.