About Our Platform
Building a creator-powered education network that puts values, ownership, and authentic connection first.
Our Story
Platform Founder
Hi, I'm Jeremy Waltrip, and I created this platform because I believe education should serve people, not corporate agendas.
After years of watching creators struggle with platforms that prioritize engagement over education, profit over people, and algorithms over authentic connection, I knew there had to be a better way.
This platform was born from a simple belief: creators deserve to own their content, students deserve distraction-free learning, and communities deserve spaces that reflect their values.
Our Mission
To empower everyday educators, coaches, mentors, and changemakers with a platform that puts ownership, authenticity, and community at its core. We're building more than a course platform—we're fostering a movement toward educational freedom.
What Makes Us Different
Unlike Big Tech platforms that extract value from creators and distract learners, our platform is designed with intentionality:
Creator Ownership
You own your content, your audience, and your revenue streams. We're here to serve, not extract.
Values-Driven
Built for creators who prioritize purpose over profit, meaning over metrics, and community over clicks.
Distraction-Free Learning
No algorithmic feeds, no endless scrolling, no attention-hijacking features. Just focused, intentional education.
Direct Relationships
Connect directly with your students through meaningful interaction, not through platform-mediated algorithms.
Fair Economics
Transparent pricing, direct payments through Stripe Connect, and sustainable revenue sharing.
Community-Centered
Built for educators in recovery, faith, justice, and purpose—but welcoming to all who teach with integrity.
The Technology Behind the Vision
We've built this platform on Moodle, the world's most trusted open-source learning management system, and customized it from the ground up to serve our community's unique needs.
Key features include:
- Stripe Connect Integration: Direct payments with transparent fee structures
- AI-Assisted Course Creation: Tools to help you build better content faster
- Community Features: Forums, messaging, and collaboration tools
- Mobile-Responsive Design: Beautiful, functional experience across all devices
- Content Protection: Your intellectual property remains yours
Looking Forward
This is just the beginning. As we grow, we're committed to:
- Expanding creator tools and revenue opportunities
- Building stronger community features
- Developing AI assistance that truly serves educators
- Maintaining our commitment to creator ownership and student experience
- Eventually transitioning to the bened.works brand as we formalize our mission
Join the Movement
Whether you're a teacher with decades of experience, a coach just starting out, an artist sharing your craft, or a mentor wanting to make a difference—this platform is built for you.
We're not just building courses; we're building a movement toward educational ownership, authentic connection, and meaningful transformation.
Ready to be part of something different?