Entrepreneur Minute – Nikki Haley, The O6 Foundation
April 11, 2026
The Who’s on the Move, Entrepreneur Minute is an interview in support of the impact that entrepreneurs have on our communities. In this series you will see a diverse group of entrepreneurs, including some incredible innovators from the non profit world.
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The Original Six (O6) Foundation is driven by a simple but powerful belief: every child in South Carolina deserves access to a quality education, regardless of where they are born. Focused on rural and under-resourced communities, the Original Six partners with public schools to identify gaps and create meaningful solutions through its core programs, O6 Afterschool and My O6 Library.
With an average pupil poverty index of 88% among the students O6 Afterschool serves, the Foundation is deeply committed to ensuring students who need support the most have access to high-quality academic resources and enrichment opportunities—always at no cost to families. In 2026, the O6 Afterschool program is marking a decade of meaningful impact and steady growth. What began in 2016 with just three schools and 150 students has expanded into a dynamic network serving more than 1,000 students across 13 schools in 8 SC counties. At its core, O6 Afterschool strengthens academic success by providing individualized homework assistance from qualified teachers, paired with hands-on, interactive learning experiences—especially in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math (STEAM). These engaging approaches help students build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to their education.
Beyond the classroom, O6 Afterschool plays a vital role in helping students see what’s possible for their futures. Through exposure to attainable career pathways and visits to colleges and technical school campuses across South Carolina, students gain a broader perspective on their opportunities after graduation. My O6 Library is a summer reading program that will be in a record-setting 50 public schools in May.
Founded in 2011 by former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, the Original Six Foundation continues to expand its reach and impact—opening doors, broadening horizons, and ensuring every student can succeed, no matter their zip code.
Below is our full converstation with Nikki Haley, the founder of the Original Six Foundation. You can also listen to this as a podcast on Apple and Spotify. Just search for the WhosOnTheMove SC podcast and please consider subscribing.
