Episode 36: How to Make a Difference in the World by Bringing Your Idea to Life
Flip the Tortilla
English - July 18, 2022 06:30 - 29 minutes - 41.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 38 ratingsCareers Business Education Self-Improvement business underdog careeradvice successfulwomen womenleadership Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Do you have an unrealized idea that involves helping others but struggle with making it happen? Then you will love this episode of Flip the Tortilla!
Ajit Vakharia, founder and CEO of Flare Education, is passionate about addressing the systemic racism and generational poverty plaguing American communities. He created a program to help high school students in Boston gain real-world experience through company-paid internships. While working toward an MBA at Harvard, Ajit made his dream a reality by raising significant funding and igniting companies, mentors, and other volunteers. His 10-year goal is to create 100,000+ paid workforce opportunities for high school students across the country. He is well on his way. Talk about making a difference!