Shows
The Pursue Vegas PodcastFrom Battlefield to Silicon Valley: Ikram Mansori on Transitioning Veterans to Leading Tech CareersIkram Mansori serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Vets in Tech, a pioneering organization committed to helping veterans and military spouses transition seamlessly into rewarding tech careers. As a military combat veteran and business PhD, Ikram combines her firsthand experience and strategic expertise to empower veterans through innovative programs focused on education, employment, and entrepreneurship.With free training and certifications that don’t require tapping into veterans’ GI Bill benefits, Vets in Tech stands at the forefront of bridging the gap between military experience and opportunities in the tech sector. “We’re not just helping veterans...2025-01-0355 min
Work In ProgressPutting your skills and experience to work for yourselfEntrepreneurship is part of the American Dream and it is booming. A record 5.4 million new businesses were started last year, as workers across the country struck out on their own, searching for a different path to a fulfilling career and economic mobility. But that road isn't always a smooth one for some new business owners who hit roadblocks such as access to financial capital, lack of a strong social network, and other barriers to success.
In this special four-part Work in Progress podcast series – Economic Mobility Through Entrepreneurship – we’ll examine those headwinds and solutions. We'll hear directly from entrepreneurs, and get...2022-11-1518 min