Farah Hussain Wafaa Arbash Thara Pillai Deepanshi Bansal

(4.19) You’ve Got a Friend in Me: The Power of Mentorship

A Talk by Farah Hussain , Deepanshi Bansal , Thara Pillai and Wafaa Arbash

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About this Talk

Join us for an enlightening discussion on the power of mentorship and how to cultivate meaningful mentor-mentee relationships. Explore the tangible benefits of having a mentor, from gaining valuable insights and guidance to expanding professional networks and accelerating personal growth.

We’ll address your questions, such as: 

  • How can individuals identify their specific mentorship needs and goals?
  • What strategies can one use to find a suitable mentor?
  • What are some common misconceptions about mentorship, and how can they be addressed?
  • How can mentees establish and maintain a productive relationship with their mentor?

This session is a part of Startup Boston Week 2024 and is perfect for students looking to find a mentor for their professional development. 

September 12, 2024, 08:45 PM

08:45 PM - 09:45 PM

About The Speakers

Farah Hussain

Farah Hussain

Founder & Executive Coach, Coaching with Farah

Featured in Forbes, Farah Hussain (she/her/hers) is a certified coach who helps executive women of color to do the impossible.


Deepanshi Bansal

Deepanshi Bansal

Founder and CEO, ShineQuo

Deepanshi Bansal is a dynamic leader and early-stage entrepreneur who transitioned from a successful career in global consulting firms like EY and Deloitte to founding ShineQuo


Thara Pillai

Thara Pillai

Director - Alumni Innovation & Engagement, Harvard iLabs


Wafaa Arbash

Wafaa Arbash

Mentor-Workforce Development Accelerator, Techstars

Location

Suffolk University

120 Tremont Street, Boston

Faculty Dining Room - 4th Floor

Suffolk University

Main Sponsor

Suffolk University's Sawyer Business School

The Sawyer Business School occupies an unrivaled position at the nexus of Boston’s private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Our learners enjoy unparalleled access to the city’s financial and innovation clusters, seats of government, nonprofit organizations, and world-class healthcare institutions.

Main Sponsor

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