Next Great Adventure (NGA)
A website and mobile app containing the Acton School of Business’s life-transforming courses.
Project Overview
The mission? To empower aspiring MBAs through transformational courses and innovative technology, Acton School of Business and SpaceDev have created an intuitive and engaging mobile app and website, extending the journey of self-discovery and success beyond the classroom.
Project goals
The primary goal of the project was to create an engaging and intuitive digital platform that extends the transformational learning experience of the Acton School of Business beyond the classroom. This included developing a visually appealing and user-friendly website and a mobile app available on both iOS and Android. The project aimed to ensure these platforms synchronize in real time, enabling seamless user progress tracking across devices.
SpaceDev’s contributions
Building a mobile app using React Native, with NestJS and PostgreSQL for the backend.
Developing a React-based website that captures the inviting and inspirational essence of the courses.
Creating eye-catching landing pages to attract new users and provide personalized demos.
Incorporating a built-in social network for course participants.
Implementing a system for uniform display of dynamic content, with easy content management through the Contentful platform.
Ensuring the platform is accessible and user-friendly for both admins and users, enhancing their overall engagement and interaction with the courses.
Additional information
The Next Great Adventure (NGA) program, developed in partnership with SpaceDev, offers 26 remote, interactive learning experiences over six weeks, with 4-6 hours of coursework per week. It provides actionable insights tailored to users' traits and personalities through psychological tests, field trips, and introspective journaling.
Results
Users benefit from weekly check-ins with an accountability partner, gaining a clearer vision of their personal and professional goals. NGA helps users answer the critical question, “What should I do next?” by building a meaningful plan based on their unique strengths and psychology. It identifies suitable industries, roles, and communities where users can thrive, ultimately helping them discover their real-world capabilities.
The project required
Team
2 Ssr Full-stack developers
1 PM
1 QA
Time
MVP: 6 months Product development and scalability: 4 years
The Bottom Line
Looking back, the collaboration with Acton Academy has been a truly inspiring and transformative journey. Through this partnership, we’ve been able to make a life-changing curriculum accessible to individuals all over the world, empowering them to take control of their personal and professional paths.
The NGA program is not just about learning; it’s about unlocking real-world capabilities and creating lasting impact by helping people align their strengths with meaningful opportunities. We're excited to witness the continued growth and global reach of this powerful initiative as it helps individuals navigate the next steps in their lives with confidence and purpose.
