EP 18 | From Billion-Dollar Ventures to Social Innovation: Essential Advice for Gen Z Entrepreneurs | A conversation with Director of StartupFIU Robert Hacker

Join us in this episode as Robert Hacker, the co-founder and director of Startup FIU, as well as an Honors College professor, imparts invaluable insights for Gen Z entrepreneurs aiming to excel in today's dynamic business landscape. Born in Syracuse New York, he has a rich background that includes scaling a 40-million-dollar company to a billion-dollar company and serving as the CFO and COO of One Laptop per Child. He's also worked at the MIT Media Lab, is a graduate of Columbia University, and has experience working at Goldman Sachs. Robert provides a unique perspective. He charts his journey from upstate New York to becoming a significant influencer in global business. He also delves into the growing role of software in businesses and the vital importance of social impact in entrepreneurship. Tune in to benefit from Robert's visionary viewpoint on marrying technology and social objectives to innovate at large.Stay Connected!Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/fowardthinkersshow/igsh=MXQzOHRsMDBnN2Rlcw%3D%3D LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/forward-thinkers-show/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@ForwardThinkersShow Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IMHrlejWNoF9LGF7ediDw⭐️Resources Mentioned⭐️Robert Hacker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roberthackerhttps://roberthhacker.medium.comFollow Startup FIU on Instagram at @startupfiuCredits Hosted by: Coral Miniel, Founder, Host, ProducerProduced and marketed by: Pooja Lad, Executive ProducerNaween Thi Pham, Head of marketing and communicationsEdited by: Coral Miniel Questions? [email protected]: The Forward Thinkers Show isn't affiliated with or endorsed by any organization. Any commentary done in the episodes is of the guest's/host's own will.