Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category
Persian Women in Tech in the City of Angels: Flying to New Heights
In Paris, San Francisco, London, Dubai, Stockholm, NYC and LA, thousands of Persian, Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) women in tech are building momentum together, by supporting each other, and mentoring generations of girls who will become world leaders in entrepreneurship, scholarship, science and digital innovation. The work of the non-profit Persian Women in Tech […]
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The Warp and Weft of our Connected Lives
On October 30th, the company I have contributed to for several years (GENBAND) merged with another company (Sonus), to form a combined global communications brand we named Ribbon Communications. And this week, I was proud to represent the newly combined companies on a panel regarding the importance of diversity in the workplace, and the opportunity for […]
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- Be the Change, Companies, Cultures, Healthcare, Leaders, Real Time Communications Innovations, Social Responsibility, Technology
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This Is How We Can Roll: Inspiration in India Drives Shrey Fadia to Design a Smart Wheelchair
21-year-old entrepreneur Shrey Fadia had an idea which came to him after seeing first-hand, people’s’ daily struggles when using a wheelchair and decided to do something about it. India is the second most populated country in the world, and is challenged, as are all countries, to find ways to efficiently help make the lives of […]
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- Be the Change, Real Time Communications Innovations, Social Responsibility, Technology
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A New Light Shines in Nepal
We never know where innovation will rise, and for what meaningful purposes. This week, I learned about a project being led by a young 22-year old engineer name Madindra Aryal in Katmandu, Nepal who witnessed the devastating earthquake there and was inspired to invent a solar-powered panel able to light streets, homes and charge mobile […]
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- Be the Change, Companies, Global Warming, Social Responsibility, Technology
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- apps, be the change, bthechange, earthquake, empowerment, goodness, Gratitude, indeiagogo, nepal, philanthropy, solar, solar power
Steaming Forward: The Future Looks Bright with the Windward School Beneath These Global Scholars’ Wings
After emerging as a movement in the last decade, Science Technology Engineering Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) programs are starting to graduate children who have evolved into impressive young adults – and our future will be in their very capable hands and hearts.Photo: WindwardSchool.org On Friday, the Windward School’s Class of 2016 graduated, moving forward as responsible, well informed and inspired […]
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- Be the Change, Cultures, Education, Leaders, Social Responsibility, STEAM, Technology
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Octaves of Consciousness
It is no secret that I am keenly interested in innovation across a variety of fields. Innovation is the result of passion, determination, and a great deal of hard work. At its best, innovation – whether in the field of technology, economics, or social justice – leads to the betterment of lives. When I think […]
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The Definition of Family at a Time of Love, Loss and Lofty Goals
For my friends Sultan and Kate Meghji, 2015 has been year of joy, achievement and sudden loss. Even as they were preparing to introduce their family foundation, inspired by decades of service by earlier generations in India, Africa, and North America – they got the news that their father, genetics pioneer Dr. Moez Meghji, passed away […]
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Taking Brainy & Beautiful To a New Level: Cori Lathan
Dr. Cori Lathan is one of the most interesting women scientists and entrepreneurs I’ve come across, and it is an honor to share her story as part of my ongoing series of profiles of inspiring people making a big difference. I was introduced to Dr. Lathan through a colleague at my company (GENBAND), when one […]
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Reflecting Back, Looking Forward
2014 has been a year of tremendous change, challenge and collective progress across many dimensions in my life, and today I am especially full of gratitude for a growing circle of friends and colleagues. As part of my professional journey and choice to re-enter the “corporate” world and as part of my life’s plan to […]
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- afghanistan, africa, apps, art, attendanywhere, be the change, Channel Partners, charity, children, Connectedness, economy, education, empowerment, GENBAND, global, Gratitude, healthcare, Humanitarianism, Iranian, mobile, nigeria, non-profit, philanthropy, Real Time Communications, Women, women right
The Emerging Ecosystem of Goodness
The Emerging Ecosystem of Goodness Cigdem A Binal, Independent Technology Marketing Strategist (Guest Author to BtheChange.) In a world increasingly run by software, ecosystems have become a powerful and valuable asset in order to stay on top of the rapidly evolving marketplace. With the growth of open source models, and the advancement of applications enriched […]
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