Samir Vasavada (Vise) – From Teenage Founder to Tech CEO
Relentless vision, not conformity, drives lasting innovation.
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Osi Imeokparia (Kode with Klossy) – Training Tech’s Next Gen
Osi Imeokparia,
Kode with Klossy
Creating a more inclusive tech workforce is a long-term investment.
Garrett Lord (Handshake) – The Network Effect
Garrett Lord,
Handshake
Working on something that matters can help you stay motivated through tough times.
Vinay Hiremath (LoomAI) – The Uncertainty After Success [Explicit]
Vinay Hiremath,
LoomAI
Changing your environment can help you identify your emotions and follow your personal mission.
Stanley Tang (DoorDash) – Scaling the Unscalable
Stanley Tang,
DoorDash
Financial discipline, building culture, and getting to a forever internal mission are how you grow.
Bonny Simi (Jet Blue & Joby Aviation) – An Entrepreneurial Mindset—Applied to You [ETL Looks Back]
Bonny Simi,
JetBlue Technology Ventures
Bonny Simi’s journey proves that, entrepreneur or not, creativity, courage, and a willingness to take risks can lead to success in any path.
Payal Kadakia (ClassPass) – Bringing Your Whole Self to Your Venture [ETL Looks Back]
Payal Kadakia,
ClassPass
Payal Kadakia shares how embracing her full identity, aligning passion with purpose, and making values-driven decisions led to lasting success.
Justin Kan (Twitch) – Finding Fulfillment in Entrepreneurship [ETL Looks Back]
Justin Kan,
Twitch
Justin Kan reflects on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and how to find true satisfaction.
Astro Teller (Alphabet’s X) – Celebrating Failure Fuels Moonshots [ETL Looks Back]
Astro Teller,
Alphabet's X
Astro Teller explains how innovation thrives where failure is celebrated, audacity is rewarded, and learning drives every bold experiment.
Sarah Friar (Nextdoor) – Building Better Online Communities [ETL Looks Back]
Sarah Friar,
Nextdoor
Sarah Friar advocates for community connection and kindness, particularly during challenging times.
Aicha Evans (Zoox) – Driving Innovation [ETL Looks Back]
Aicha Evans,
Zoox
Aicha Evans discusses innovation in a competitive market, overcoming skepticism, and leadership in autonomous vehicle development.
Debbie Sterling (GoldieBlox) – Disrupting the Pink Aisle [ETL Looks Back]
Debbie Sterling,
GoldieBlox
Debbie Sterling's journey highlights the importance of supporting young girls in STEM fields.
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