#122 Zaka Presents My Journey Bryan Wooden

Bryan Wooden shares his extraordinary life story on the latest episode. From growing up in a Bahamian and Dominican household to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Bryan's cultural background has been a driving force in his life. Learn about the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to DEI leadership and entrepreneurship, and how he overcame challenges in the early stages of his career.Discover the secrets behind Bryan's first startup, Applify, and the remarkable success of selling it for a multimillion-dollar value. Uncover the influence of his immigrant background on his entrepreneurial spirit and the valuable lessons he carried forward into his current roles.Bryan's journey takes an exciting turn as he highlights into his time at Facebook where he made significant impact by increasing the number of engineering candidates in the hiring pipeline. Now, at his new venture,  Includedd, Bryan is empowering small to medium-sized organizations with DEI strategy, ERG creation/operation, multicultural assessment, and inclusive activities.