S1E6: Accepting the unacceptable standard

For all the focus we give innovation in corporate strategies, it’s clear that the new method of innovation is in the startup world. We live in an age where most large companies have a venture department that works to build a pipeline of innovative solutions for later acquisition or investment. Launching a startup can be a lucrative opportunity for marketers...now imagine you are a woman. Did you know that of all venture capital invested in 2022, only 2.1% went to women?* Is this an acceptable standard for the industry? Is this a standard that we must accept as professionals?

Join us as we discuss the journey from corporate professional to founder with our guest Nishita Roy-Pope. 

Nishita Roy-Pope 

Nishita Roy-Pope has a long and distinguished bio. She possesses 15+ years of experience working in high impact leadership roles in the tech and non-profit sectors. Nishita thrives in roles where she can innovate new models, products or programs to address unmet gaps.  

She is currently Founder and CEO of two quickly growing ventures:

• WorldRoo: an ed-tech start-up focused on empowering children to build key early learning skills, including STEM, and develop an appreciation for diversity and global cultures.
• Tribe Academy: a company focused on training, coaching and connecting motivated, diverse talent with leading corporations, including Fidelity Investments, Dell Technologies, Amica Insurance and Nike.  

Nishita is also a TEDx speaker - her engaging talk is titled, “Channel Your Kid Courage”. And recipient of many awards: 

• Rhode Island 40 Under 40 Winner 
• Rhode Island PBN Woman to Watch in Tech Winner 
• ATHENA Leadership Award® Winner and  
• Top Social Media Voice at Dell Technologies.  
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