Episode 4 - Ageless Leadership Lessons with the Founders of i3 Competition
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This conversation explores the founding and journey of the i3 Competition, a youth-led and founded initiative focused on engaging students in real-world business challenges. Founded by Veda Swaminathan and Aarya Dhru, the conversation delves into the impact of the pandemic in creating this foundation, the structure and format of the competition, the value proposition for business owners, and the focus on driving student and business growth.The conversation covers the global reach and partnerships of the i3 competition, emphasizing its accessibility to students worldwide. It also delves into the skill development for both students and businesses, highlighting the technical and non-cognitive skills gained. Additionally, it explores the ageless leadership lessons learned by the young entrepreneurs and their plans for the future.TakeawaysWhat is i3 and how does it help students and businessesEngaging students in real-world business challenges and ensuring business successSkill Development is gained on both sidesChapters00:00 Introduction to i3 Competition07:04 Impact of the Pandemic on Initiatives15:07 Focus on Underrepresented Businesses22:02 Global Reach and Partnerships32:36 Ageless Leadership LessonsAbout Veda and Aarya, founders of i3 competition.Veda Swaminathan and Aarya Dhru are college seniors who have been running the I3 Competition since 11th grade. Veda currently studies Economics & Public Policy at the University of Chicago and Aarya studies Finance at Northeastern University. Following graduation, Veda and Aarya will continue to work in Finance and on the I3 Foundation. The two were inspired to start the I3 Foundation following the catastrophic impacts of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic on the small business communities around them. They observed the struggles that many entrepreneurs had with adapting to the online market place and to the rapid changes in digital marketing. Looking to their peers, they noticed the mass untapped potential of school students who were already well-versed in the merits and uses of digital infrastructure such as mobile apps, websites, and social media marketing.Find out more about i3 Competition here: https://www.i3competition.com/#studentinternships #businessgrowth #businessimpact #studentemployment
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