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Lu Zhang of Fusion Fund: “More female tech entrepreneurs should consider joining the VC community”

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even for investors with a tech background?—?as My advantage is that I have a material sciences background that covers hardware, healthcare, and network technology. This background gave me perspective and allowed me to see a trend in the next generation of fundamental tech and tech applications, thereby helping me launch Fusion Fund.

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“Having fun and having outlets and hobbies that bring joy to you.” With Dr. William Seeds & Eric Gumpricht, Ph.D

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serves as Isagenix International’s Director of Research and Science. serves as Isagenix International’s Director of Research and Science. Eric joined Isagenix in 2011 as a Research Scientist. He was promoted to Manager of Research and Science in 2015 and to Director of Research and Science in 2018.

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Bob Dougherty of Buckle: “Iterate quickly and capture lessons learned”

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Give yourself the space to considerthe situation and gather additional information before moving forward. From 2015 to 2019, he served on active duty as a company grade officer with both general purpose and special operations forces, deploying twice in support of combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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Charlene Valledor of SOS Beauty: “I want to inspire women to advocate for themselves and for each other”

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Her background in science and passion for storytelling allows her to partner with the best product chemists in the industry to create true product innovation while weaving authentic and memorable brand messaging throughout every brand touchpoint. One of our clients was recognized as Brand Launch of the Year at Sephora in 2019.

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Whetstone Education CEO Libby Fischer: “Progress can’t always come from behind a desk”

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computer screen. through uncertain waters with no business background led to her being. in any business, and I think my non-traditional background is what gives me my competitive advantage. I don’t know how funny this is, but in 2015 we attempted a re-brand. Progress can’t always come from behind a desk. When I took.

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Vishal Rungta of C3 Industries: “Communicate effectively”

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So, when I left the corporate world in 2015, cannabis was a key focus of mine and an industry that I had to be a part of. For me, this journey has been the perfect marriage of my professional background and my underlying knowledge and experience in the cannabis industry that dates back well before I started my career.

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“5 things I wish someone told me before I became a CEO” with Robin Fleming CEO of Anvl

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I have found over the years that it’s easy to fill every moment with bits and pieces of life and miscellaneous information. Anvl is a finalist for the 2019 Verdantix Innovation Award along with Cummins and was a nominee for the 2019 TechPoint Mira Awards for the new Startup and Innovation of the year categories.