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From Software Engineer to Regional Problem-Solver: Ayush Sindhwani's Case for Betting on Yourself
Speaker Series
3 min read
From Software Engineer to Regional Problem-Solver: Ayush Sindhwani's Case for Betting on Yourself

In this HeroX Innovation Leadership Speaker Series episode, Ayush Sindhwani, Operations Research Analyst at enFocus, shares his journey from software engineering to regional problem-solving in the Midwest. Ayush discusses why professionals shouldn't narrow their career focus too early, the benefits of embracing unexpected paths, and how nonprofit consulting projects drive community impact. Watch to learn why betting on yourself and finding strong mentorship can accelerate your professional growth.

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Give Better, Get Better: Rewriting the Rules for Philanthropy to Transform Non-Profits
Speaker Series
4 min read
Give Better, Get Better: Rewriting the Rules for Philanthropy to Transform Non-Profits

Blossom Johnston, CEO and founder of Idaho Partners for Good, is on a mission to rewrite the rules of philanthropy. In this episode, she challenges the nonprofit sector to move beyond "survival mode" and embrace a more strategic, entrepreneurial mindset. Drawing on nearly 40 years of experience and the Native Hawaiian value of kuleana (a deep sense of responsibility to community), Blossom explains why we need to move away from outdated metrics like overhead percentages and toward "giving better to get better."

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