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Founder Neil Amonson was born in New Jersey and in grade school was diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder. Academics and the routine of the classroom environment were a struggle for him and his high energy. It wouldn’t be until years later that he realized that what our culture calls a disorder, he considers a gift. After reading a book called Emotional Intelligence , by Daniel Goleman in high school, Amonson realized that his strengths were not something he would ever receive a test grade on.

After high school, Neil opted to join the military. To him, it looked like a great way to learn some of the structure he needed to give his creativity a healthy space to work within while taking a break from the testing based system of traditional school. Upon completing his four year enlistment in the Air Force Special Operations, Neil emerged a decorated combat veteran. Looking for a change of pace, he moved to Utah to work with high-risk youth at a therapeutic boarding school.

While in Utah, Neil earned his Bachelors degree in Professional Aeronautics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Today, he works with GoPro on a full-time basis as a foundational member of the GoPro Bomb Squad.