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Introducing Talent x Opportunity Spring ‘24 Cohort

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As an avid traveler, Vanessa identified a gap in safety for solo female travelers, especially after a challenging experience in Morocco during the pandemic. This realization led to Greether , a platform that ensures safety and provides income opportunities for female travelers worldwide. She returned to the U.S.

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170+ Women in Sales Share Their Career-Defining Aha Moment

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Nikki Ivey is Cofounder of SDRDefenders and Head of Growth Development at Cultured Perspective, a Black owned Startup Consultancy. “An entrepreneurial leader and advisor from a technology background. You don’t have to know it all; seek feedback from trusted advisors. No one does it alone. Nikki Ivey.

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SaaStr Podcast #364 with Figma Head of Sales Kyle Parrish

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I think when we were still small below that, we were really connected to HQ and would travel back often, and we’re trying to bang on doors and meeting rooms just to get remembered because it was a pretty Zoom culture. You’ve got to have a technical aptitude and excitement for the product.