EPISODE · Feb 24, 2023 · 30 MIN
A Conversation with Innovation Advisor and Thought Leader, Bobbi Kurshan
from Becoming Your Best Version · host Maria Leonard Olsen
Dr. Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan, is the President of Educorp Consultants Corporation and Senior Innovation Advisor, Graduate School of Education, Education Entrepreneurship, University of Pennsylvania, and a former education industry entrepreneur. Dr. Kurshan has more than 40 years’ experience in education as a researcher, entrepreneur, developer, investor, and company executive. She developed the first children’s software products for Microsoft, as well as award winning products for McGraw-Hill, Apple, CCC (Pearson), and others. She is the author of several books, including Internet for Kids (Sybex); Exploring Creative Writer and Exploring Fine Artist (Addison-Wesley Longman); Understanding Computers Through Applications (Glencoe); Activities for Kids and Kids at Heart (Reston). She has received numerous awards and recognitions including the WISE Prize, the King Bahrain UNESCO Prize, 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors, 100 Edtech Influencers, and Laureate Tech Awards – Technology Benefiting Humanity. Bobbi shares her journey, including obstacles, which can inspire listeners. Her InnovateHERS website is rich with resources for entrepreneurs and those seeking leadership positions. The site also invites readers to share their stories, which are highlighted on the site. Becoming her best version has changed over time. Most importantly, she takes time for herself, and does not sweat the small stuff. Follow her and learn more at the links below: Twitter @bkurshan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-bobbi-kurshan/ For her latest book: www.innovateHERs.org Twitter: @innovate_HERs Instagram: @InnovateHERs Linkedin: InnovateHERs community Facebook: InnovateHERs Community
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Dr. Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan, is the President of Educorp Consultants Corporation and Senior Innovation Advisor, Graduate School of Education, Education Entrepreneurship, University of Pennsylvania, and a former education industry entrepreneur. Dr. Kurshan has more than 40 years’ experience in education as a researcher, entrepreneur, developer, investor, and company executive. She developed the first children’s software products for Microsoft, as well as award winning products for McGraw-Hill, Apple, CCC (Pearson), and others. She is the author of several books, including Internet for Kids (Sybex); Exploring Creative Writer and Exploring Fine Artist (Addison-Wesley Longman); Understanding Computers Through Applications (Glencoe); Activities for Kids and Kids at Heart (Reston). She has received numerous awards and recognitions including the WISE Prize, the King Bahrain UNESCO Prize, 2019 Most Influential Corporate Board Directors, 100 Edtech Influencers, and Laureate Tech Awards – Technology Benefiting Humanity. Bobbi shares her journey, including obstacles, which can inspire listeners. Her InnovateHERS website is rich with resources for entrepreneurs and those seeking leadership positions. The site also invites readers to share their stories, which are highlighted on the site. Becoming her best version has changed over time. Most importantly, she takes time for herself, and does not sweat the small stuff. Follow her and learn more at the links below: Twitter @bkurshan LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-bobbi-kurshan/ For her latest book: www.innovateHERs.org Twitter: @innovate_HERs Instagram: @InnovateHERs Linkedin: InnovateHERs community Facebook: InnovateHERs Community
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