Great ideas should be shared.

ndgenius connects changemakers across tribal nations to share knowledge, learn together, and build solutions that strengthen tribal communities for seven generations. 

Our Mission:

We connect tribal nations and their people around ideas that build prosperity for 7 generations.

Our Vision:

Thriving, interconnected tribal nations.

Our Values and Beliefs:

We're built on the following values and beliefs:
• Community First: When tribal communities join together, they can solve any challenge and create powerful opportunities. We foster trust, respect, and open communication where everyone's knowledge strengthens the whole.
• Support: We connect people and create learning experiences that serve our members' goals and their communities' needs.
• Reciprocity: What we give comes back to strengthen us all. By sharing our diverse knowledge and skills, we create cycles of mutual benefit where everyone rises together.
• Meaning and Fulfillment: What we do is meaningful, and we enjoy our work. We are committed to creating a positive, supportive, and engaging environment for our team and our members.

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Our leadership

Meet our core team

Başla Andolsun founded ndgenius in early 2020, after years of curriculum design and program management for tribal information services. Several months after officially launching, the COVID 19 pandemic hit, and Başla  paused the venture to focus on family needs. In 2024, when getting ready to relaunch, she connected with Patrick Anderson (Tlingit), NCAI's Parliamentarian, founder of Patrick Anderson's Future State, and seasoned tribal executive. Patrick and Basla had previously worked in the tribal training space, and his vision of "The Village of the Future" aligned perfectly with ndgenius's mission. Patrick joined as Cofounder, and is now guiding the transition of ndgenius to Native ownership and leadership, ensuring the platform authentically serves tribal communities while honoring Indigenous values and pedagogies. To connect with Patrick or Başla or to read more about their professional backgrounds, visit them on LinkedIn.
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