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Embracing Entrepreneurship: From English Professor to Shark Tank

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Embracing Entrepreneurship

What is the path from teaching 18th century literature to founding an education technology venture? Do there exist fundamental skills, and a defined entrepreneurial mindset, that Ph.D.s can draw upon and activate to build their career of choice, or simply land a job?

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Carol Barash, Ph.D.

Dr. Carol Barash has some answers. After beginning her career as a Professor of Women's Literature and receiving her Ph.D. from Princeton, she then became a successful start-up founder as well as an executive coach, expert communicator and award-winning author. She has been recognized as a Top Women in NYC Start-Ups , the 10 EdTech Companies You Need to Know, and her current venture, Story2, is backed by Goldman Sachs, Techstars, Kaplan, and Yale Angels.

Join us for a lively discussion about how to create career opportunities amidst uncertainty and challenges.

This webinar is part of the Professional Development Series and is available to students through The Graduate School's subscription to VersatilePhD.

 


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Careers Beyond Academia, Open to Alumni Attendees, Professional Adaptability, Professional Development, Self Awareness