The latest Minority Report Podcast features Team Dayā and its founder Jay Sears (Episode #197). The podcast, by Kerel Cooper and Erik Requidan, features leaders from across the ad tech ecosystem. In the podcast, you will learn the origin story of Team Dayā’s work Building Change by financing the construction of primary schools in remote corners of the developing world and how everyone can support the work – in small and large ways.

Cooper, Requidan and Sears also discuss leadership and the ad tech business. Some of the executives discussed in the episode include Jaryd Knutsen, Jordan Mitchell, Terry Kawaja, Todd Smith, Matt Deets, Ed Carey, David Peterson, Frank Addante, Mike Chevallier and Michael Lehman among others. Cooper and Requidan launched the award winning Minority Report Podcast in May of 2018 as a way of highlighting leaders within business, media, and technology. Since that time the two have recorded nearly 200 episodes featuring leaders who share insights and experiences gained throughout their personal and professional journeys.

The next Team Dayā school build kicks off on March 22, 2026 in Guatemala, and all our 2026 building dates are now available. Anyone curious to learn more about joining a future school build or otherwise supporting the mission should contact Team Dayā’s Head of Recruiting Jaryd Knutsen.

You can listen to latest Minority Report podcast featuring Team Dayā and its founder Jay Sears (Episode #197) on Spotify, Apple, Amazon or pick your favorite platform.

Your Support & The Team

Please consider supporting  Team Dayā. We cannot build these schools without your support. Example investment opportunities:

• $40,000 Fund an entire school
• $1,000 Paint for a school
• $500 In-country mason during the entire construction of the school
• $250 All the nails, nuts, and bolts to build a roof for the school

Three Ways You Can Help

1. Make a Donation Online
   • Example investment opportunities:
     • $40,000 Fund an entire school
     • $1,000 Paint for a school
     • $500 In-country mason during the entire construction of the school
     • $250 All the nails, nuts, and bolts to build a roof for the school
2. Spread the Word
   • Share our mission with your friends, your company and your industry
   • Invite us to speak about our mission to your network
   • Follow us LinkedIn, X / Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
3. Join the Team & Travel on a School Build
   • If you have a combination of fundraising chops, an adventurous spirit and the belief each of us has the capacity to be Building Change, get in touch with us and have a conversation.

Team Dayā 2026 School Project Dates:

We are now actively recruiting members for our 2026 groundbreakings. If you are curious to learn more about joining a build, please reach out to our Head of Recruiting Jaryd Knutsen. Not sure? Watch the documentary Building Change, the Team Dayā Story (8 minute run time), by Kathmandu based filmmaker Shyam Karki of Samson Film Productions.

Guatemala 2026

• Sunday, March 22, 2026 – Saturday, March 28, 2026 
• Arrival by 2pm on first day, departure after 10am on last day
• Arrive & depart: Guatemala City, Guatemala (GUA-La Aurora Intl.)

Malawi 2026

• Sunday, June 28, 2026 – Saturday, July 4, 2026
• Arrival by 2pm on first day, departure after 10am on last day
• Arrive & depart: Lilongwe, Malawi (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.)

Senegal 2026

• Sunday, November 29, 2026 – Saturday, December 5, 2026
• Arrival by 2pm on first day, departure after 10am on last day
• Arrive & depart: Dakar, Senegal (DSS-Blaise Diagne Intl.)

Thanks again for your continued support,

All of us at Team Dayā