Our story

It started with a blog.

6Degrees began as an offshoot of a weekly investment blog founded by Keon Etminan. What started as a handful of local interviews grew into conversations with people once thought out of reach — each guest generously connecting us to the next.

The 6Degrees founding team

Our mission

Curiosity shouldn't have an age limit.

6Degrees exists to prove that high school students can have real, substantive conversations with the people shaping their fields — not just shadow them. Every episode is researched, written, and recorded by students, for anyone curious about the world beyond the classroom.

Beyond the podcast, our mentorship program pairs students with professors for a full year of independent research — turning a 45-minute conversation into a lasting relationship.

By the numbers

Where we stand today.

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6Degrees interviewers and guests on video calls

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Whether you're a student curious about the program or a professor interested in being a guest, we'd love to hear from you.