Lots of networking advice is given from the perspective of those who are already successful. Here I share tips that take into account the barriers that continue to exist for many of us.
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There’s so much potential to AI if we can put our resources in the right places.
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War zones and emergency areas need money. But how do you get funds to those that most need it? Who gets to decide this? And what are the wider political and ethical issues to consider?
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Tech start-ups come with specific challenges – especially when launching solutions in sectors known for their lack of innovation. Here’s my take on the main things to focus on when founding a tech start-up.
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I’ve negotiated war zones and secret police to start up a social enterprise, winning multiple awards and raising millions along the way. So why aren’t I treated as a professional, let alone an entrepreneur?
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From confronting the lack of representation in the publishing industry to understanding the significance of writing through a gender, race and class lens, here are six key things I’ve discovered while writing my first book.
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How do you find a mentor? What are the benefits of having one? And how does that relationship play out? Here’s my experience of finding and approaching professional mentors, and what it’s taught me along the way.
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To coincide with Bangladesh Independence Day, I’ve written about the complexities of identity and what it means to me to be a Brit Bengali in a post-Covid world.
Continue ReadingTo coincide with International Women's Day 2022 I’ve reflected on my experiences of female leadership over the years – from being a suited warrior in my 20s, through to the female CEOs that inspire me now.
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Remittances are worth billions of dollars more than global international aid. Yet it’s the money given by rich countries and wealthy people that’s accepted as the default for how poorer countries and peoples are supported. Why aren’t remittances given the credit they deserve?
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