Shayne Fitz-Coy

Shayne Fitz-Coy is the co-founder of Sabot Family Companies, a long term investment company founded in 2016 in Stanford, California. Shayne is an innovator and entrepreneur with a keen eye for managing growing enterprises.

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Dear Class of 2025: Taking a Gap Year Isn't About Finding Yourself—It's About Figuring Out What’s Next

August 7, 2025 · 5 min read

In this guest article, Arar Han recounts how taking a gap year helped her gain work experience and develop a clear direction for college. Her unexpected year off helped to shape her future. Read to find out how it could do the same for you.

An educator leads a Rustic Pathways Group Travel program

Traveling with Students: 5 Benefits of Travel for Teachers

May 18, 2018 · 10 min read

It’s a no-brainer why parents send their teens on international travel experiences with trusted classroom teachers. Many parents want their children to experience the world without hovering, but still with someone they trust keeping an eye on them.