- Date: Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
- Purpose: Uniting America's superheroes to revolutionize the future of learning
- Convened by: Gary Sheng for Alpha Schools, with support of Beef and Lakeisa Jones
- Transport: Bus at 4:20pm from Alpha High. Or Uber/Lyft over. There is no parking.
- Location: Zach Levi’s Wyldwood Ranch. If not taking bus, text Leslie Lupercio at 817-821-3995 for the address.
- Attire: Look stylish. Look vibey. But not too formal.
- Next Steps: Activate For Alpha Schools
P.S. Ladies… Let’s Talk Shoes!
We love a good heel moment—however this isn’t the night for stilettos! The ranch terrain is all things rustic chic, so we kindly suggest swapping those sky-high heels for stylish flats, boots, or wedges. Trust us your feet (and ankles) will thank you!
Let’s keep it cute and comfortable while we celebrate under the stars!
For any questions / issues please reach out to Leslie Lupercio at 817-821-3995 NOTE: You need to sign this waiver to enter the premises, which basically says if you break something you buy it.
Why You Were Invited
You're here because you've demonstrated a remarkable capacity to shape the world. None of your journeys have been overnight successes; you've earned your place at this table through dedication and vision. You are the artists, entrepreneurs, leaders, and thinkers—the heroes and role models—needed for what comes next: The greatest education revolution the world has ever seen.
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Schedule for the Day
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23RD
- 3:30 PM: A tour led by Jack Oremus, one of the Guides of Alpha High
- 4:20 PM: Charter buses depart from Alpha School (201 Colorado St) for Wyldwood Ranch.
- 4:50 PM: Reception begins. Welcome drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and music.
- 5:30 PM: Wyldwood Ranch Tour.
- 8:00 PM: Dinner is served
- 8:30 PM: Speeches during dinner:
- Amber Brandner, Serial Entrepreneur + Artist (reciting a poem)
- Gregory "Beef" Jones, Creative Meta Producer
- Chris Locke, Head of Alpha High
- Cruce Saunders, Student at Alpha High
- Grace Price, Alum of Alpha High
- Zachary Levi, The Host
- Eddie Dunn, Music Artist (reciting spoken word)
- Gary Sheng, Movement Alchemist
- Joe Liemandt, The Principal
- 9:40 PM: After-party & Dessert.
- 11:00 PM: Bus departs for Downtown Austin (Drop off at Alpha School).
THURSDAY, APRIL 24TH
This will take place in the “Middle School Side” of the Alpha High campus in downtown Austin.
- 10:30AM: A fireside chat with Dr. Lael Alexander and Gary Sheng, about…
- How he turned Shenzhen from a fishing town into the world’s manufacturing capital
- How he has discovered a particle smaller than the God particle, and already commercializing highly useful products
- How he has a way of democratizing access to basic necessities including housing
- How he would love to partner with Alpha Schools on its incredibly ambitious mission
- 2:30pm: A fireside chat with Zachary Levi and Gary Sheng, about…
- How he found success as an actor over the last two decades—from Chuck to Shazam!
- His vision for Wyldwood as a nurturing sanctuary for authentic creativity and community.
- Building a "superhero academy for free-range artists" where talent thrives without compromising academic foundations (leveraging Alpha's Two-Hour Learning model).
- Fostering a new generation of creators grounded in purpose and authentic expression.
- What he’s learning so far as a new parent
Why We Are Gathering
This evening, hosted at the beautiful Wyldwood Ranch—home to the vision of Zach Levi (Shazam!, Chuck) for "free-range creatives"—is more than just a dinner. Zach and I (Gary) share a deep belief in the power of inspiring physical spaces to foster the relationships and creativity that can build a true "golden age."
We stand at a pivotal moment with a monumental opportunity: to fundamentally reshape how we nurture human potential, moving beyond systems that stifle creativity and agency.
Our vision involves leveraging cutting-edge tools like AI to keep us in our creative flow and scaling successful educational models like Alpha High School (Austin, TX), which is now ready for expansion ("Alpha Schools").
Imagine being able to give your five-year-old self the network, resources, knowledge, and connections you possess today. Imagine if everyone in this room could do the same. That's the potential we're aiming to unlock with Alpha Schools.
The Purpose & The Beginning
Yes, this is a chance to connect with heroes, share a great meal, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of Wyldwood. But the deeper purpose is profound:
- Planting Seeds: Together, we can lay the groundwork for a golden age for humanity—literally creating heaven on earth.
- Embracing the Start: In a world focused on endings and apocalypse, we declare this a beginning. This is “The First Supper” for those ready to embark on the greatest work of their lives.
- Living Beyond Limits: We aim to live lives and build futures so impactful that even AI cannot comprehend their possibility.
- Ushering in America 2.0: As we approach the 250th anniversary of the US on July 4th, 2026 next year, we have the chance to contribute to its most inspiring chapter yet.
Your Role in the Story
Your past accomplishments brought you here, but your future potential is why this gathering matters. We urge you to:
- Think Bigger: Embrace the reality that anything is possible.
- Be the Role Model: Carry yourself with a frequency that assures every young person you influence that their grandest dreams are achievable—whether it's building a billion-dollar company or creating world-changing art.
- Unite and Build: Let's collaborate to construct this new educational paradigm ("Alpha Schools") and become the greatest founding family the world has ever seen.
- More Info On How To Plug In:
Welcome. Welcome to Wyldwood. Welcome to the First Supper. Welcome to the start of the greatest work of your lives.
For any questions / issues please reach out to Leslie Lupercio at 817-821-3995
Alpha High We’re standing in the in-between… where old systems crack and something truer calls.
Not faster… Deeper. Not louder… Wiser.
This moment isn’t asking us to choose from a list. It’s asking us to pause. To listen inward. To make space… for the unseen, the unspoken, the sacred spark within.
It’s asking for courage. For imagination. For real-world heroes. For you. For us.
For those brave enough to let the divine come through their work, their voice, their care.
This is not the school of yesterday. It’s a living, breathing invitation, to become more human by making room for what’s beyond us, and what’s been within us all along.
For us to fly high. Alpha High
For any questions / issues please reach out to Leslie Lupercio at 817-821-3995 NOTE: You need to sign this waiver to enter the premises, which basically says if you break something you buy it.