Rasha Salim is the Head of Top Talent at Omdena, a data for good organisation.
From Iraq to Syria and Turkey, she shares an inspiring journey that started with an early passion for coding, building websites, and games, to now leading AI project teams that drive social impact on a global scale.
Along the way, she has:
😬 overcome imposter syndrome
💪 built confidence by pushing herself outside her comfort zone
🫂 learned about the importance networks and communities
⚖️ learned to find stability in instability, whilst building a family move
Tune in for the full conversation and to hear her top tips for people stepping into the workforce 🎧
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Rasha Salim - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rashagsalim/
Alex Alexandrescu - https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-alex
Sofiane Bébert - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sofiane-b
Timestamps:
[00:00 – 14:29] Conquering fears, chasing passions, and growing through communities.
[14:29 – 18:13] Discovering AI through a Udacity scholarship.
[18:13 – 24:17] Being an introvert and how to build a network in an online world.
[24:17 – 37:54] Becoming Head of Top Talent at Omdena.
[37:54 – 47:36] The importance successfully managing people and projects
[47:36 – 52:36] Finding stability in a fast moving world
[52:36 – 55:06] Closing tips for early careers
