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With Leah Busque (Founder, TaskRabbit).
Wed, Sep 27, 2017 @ 06:00 PM   FREE   Galvanize SF, 44 Tehama St
 
   
 
 
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<P>The Galvanize Transformative Storytelling Series:</P>
<P>The Ah ha! Moment that Inspired Change & Made a Lasting Impact</P>
<P>Innovation Disruption Impact.</P>
<P>It all begins with a story, & every great story hinges on a plot twist a pivotal moment that changes everything. As you write your own success story, join us for our 2nd ever Transformative Storytelling series event.</P>
<P>We invite you to join us at Galvanize SF on<STRONG>Wednesday Sept 27th</STRONG>for an evening of insight & inspiration with<A HREF="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leah_Busque" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Leah Busque</A>, Founder of<A HREF="https://www.taskrabbit.com/?utm_source=ggl_cpc&utm_medium=paid_search&utm_term=taskrabbit&utm_content=e&utm_campaign=Google_Search_SF_Exact_Brand" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">TaskRabbit</A>.</P>
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<P><EM>Leah has over 15 years experience building & creating technology products that have reached millions of people around the globe. She started her career at IBM as a Software Engineer, working on Lotus Notes & Domino. In 2008 Leah founded TaskRabbit, the leading on- demand service marketplace in the world. She served as the CEO for eight years & now is the Executive Chairwoman of the company. </EM></P>
<P><EM>A vision for revolutionizing the way people work led Leah to pioneer the concept of service networking. Leah has expanded TaskRabbit internationally, raised more than $50 million in venture funding, & inspired legions of startups to launch in the collaborative consumption space. Fast Company named her one of the 100 Most Creative People in Business, & her achievements have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Wired, & Time. </EM></P>
<P><EM>Leah has a passion for the application of digital technology across industries. She is an active Angel Investor & Advisor to a wide range of companies & venture funds giving her breadth of insight across industries such as retail, specialty apparel, consumer technology, hardware, education, & marketplaces. In addition to TaskRabbit, she works closely with companies such as, Homebrew Ventures, Binary Capital, Monica+Andy, Nanit, & Zently. She also serves on the Board of Directors for Galvanize, a Ed Tech startup out of Denver, CO.</EM></P>
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<P><STRONG>Well dive into the hidden details that have shaped Leahs narrative; getting no-holds-barred glimpses into her journey</STRONG></P>
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<P>How might Leahs Ah ha! moments spark revelations of your own?</P>
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<P>On the future of the shared economy & how weve only scratched the surface</P>
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<P>The early days of TaskRabbit to transitioning to her current role as Chairwoman of the board</P>
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<P>How can you apply her lessons learned to your own quest for success?</P>
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<P>This intimate gathering will be moderated by our very own People & Culture Director<A HREF="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brunamaia/" TARGET="_blank" REL="noopener noreferrer noopener nofollow noopener noreferrer nofollow nofollow noreferrer nofollow">Bruna Maia</A>.</P>
<P>RSVP to be part of this stellar gathering & discover how you can enrich your journey.</P>
<P>(And fortify yourself with some free food & beverages too!)</P>
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