Shireen Jaffer
Co-Founder and CEO at Edvo- Claim this Profile
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Laurie Looker, EdD
It has been a pleasure to work with Shireen and her wonderful staff at Skillify. Shireen is attentive to details and is willing to listen and create a custom fit program for high school students to explore careers, network with mentors, and secure meaningful internships. She helps bridge the gap between high school and careers.
Dr. Kassandra Brenot
Shireen gave two absolutely dynamic and meaningful workshops to juniors and seniors at our school. Our students gave her rave reviews and left the day feel empowered and ready to begin building their LinkedIn profiles, to start networking and to use her sound interviewing tips immediately. Shireen is a powerful speaker whose authentic, approachable, and no-nonsense style captivates students. Her sense of humor is great and keeps things lighthearted and very engaging. She also was one of our TEDxSantaCatalinaSchool speakers in 2016 and gave an inspiration talk that "hooked" our students. We could not wait to bring her back to our school to work with our students.
Laurie Looker, EdD
It has been a pleasure to work with Shireen and her wonderful staff at Skillify. Shireen is attentive to details and is willing to listen and create a custom fit program for high school students to explore careers, network with mentors, and secure meaningful internships. She helps bridge the gap between high school and careers.
Dr. Kassandra Brenot
Shireen gave two absolutely dynamic and meaningful workshops to juniors and seniors at our school. Our students gave her rave reviews and left the day feel empowered and ready to begin building their LinkedIn profiles, to start networking and to use her sound interviewing tips immediately. Shireen is a powerful speaker whose authentic, approachable, and no-nonsense style captivates students. Her sense of humor is great and keeps things lighthearted and very engaging. She also was one of our TEDxSantaCatalinaSchool speakers in 2016 and gave an inspiration talk that "hooked" our students. We could not wait to bring her back to our school to work with our students.
Laurie Looker, EdD
It has been a pleasure to work with Shireen and her wonderful staff at Skillify. Shireen is attentive to details and is willing to listen and create a custom fit program for high school students to explore careers, network with mentors, and secure meaningful internships. She helps bridge the gap between high school and careers.
Dr. Kassandra Brenot
Shireen gave two absolutely dynamic and meaningful workshops to juniors and seniors at our school. Our students gave her rave reviews and left the day feel empowered and ready to begin building their LinkedIn profiles, to start networking and to use her sound interviewing tips immediately. Shireen is a powerful speaker whose authentic, approachable, and no-nonsense style captivates students. Her sense of humor is great and keeps things lighthearted and very engaging. She also was one of our TEDxSantaCatalinaSchool speakers in 2016 and gave an inspiration talk that "hooked" our students. We could not wait to bring her back to our school to work with our students.
Laurie Looker, EdD
It has been a pleasure to work with Shireen and her wonderful staff at Skillify. Shireen is attentive to details and is willing to listen and create a custom fit program for high school students to explore careers, network with mentors, and secure meaningful internships. She helps bridge the gap between high school and careers.
Dr. Kassandra Brenot
Shireen gave two absolutely dynamic and meaningful workshops to juniors and seniors at our school. Our students gave her rave reviews and left the day feel empowered and ready to begin building their LinkedIn profiles, to start networking and to use her sound interviewing tips immediately. Shireen is a powerful speaker whose authentic, approachable, and no-nonsense style captivates students. Her sense of humor is great and keeps things lighthearted and very engaging. She also was one of our TEDxSantaCatalinaSchool speakers in 2016 and gave an inspiration talk that "hooked" our students. We could not wait to bring her back to our school to work with our students.
Experience
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Edvo
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Founder and CEO
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Mar 2018 - Present
Edvo exists to help each of us make better sense of the world and think well. Check out the demo and get early access at Edvo.com Edvo exists to help each of us make better sense of the world and think well. Check out the demo and get early access at Edvo.com
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Techstars
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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500 - 600 Employee
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Mentor
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Nov 2020 - Present
Focus on Future of Work, EdTech, Workforce Development Focus on Future of Work, EdTech, Workforce Development
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Adobe Partner
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United Kingdom
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Angel Investor
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Jan 2014 - Present
Personally investing in Consumer Learning, EdTech, HealthTech, FinTech, Space, B2B SaaS. Personally investing in Consumer Learning, EdTech, HealthTech, FinTech, Space, B2B SaaS.
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Skillify
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United States
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Education Management
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Founder and CEO
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May 2012 - Dec 2020
Expertise: Experiential Learning & Workforce Development - 96% of students said they found Skillify beneficial - 85% of students acquired professional opportunities while in high school - NPS: 72 - 220 schools supported Skillify is dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of our education system by implementing work-based learning programs at the high school and college levels. We equip students with real world skills, and empower them to pursue meaningful work-based… Show more Expertise: Experiential Learning & Workforce Development - 96% of students said they found Skillify beneficial - 85% of students acquired professional opportunities while in high school - NPS: 72 - 220 schools supported Skillify is dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of our education system by implementing work-based learning programs at the high school and college levels. We equip students with real world skills, and empower them to pursue meaningful work-based learning opportunities, like internships and mentorships. Skillify programs begin with day-long conferences consisting of interactive workshops where participants acquire crucial skills (everything from networking to building a unique and relevant resume) that complement the students' academics and provide them with a diversified skill set for the real world. The programs continue with varying months of virtual support, where students and Skillify coaches work one-on-one to set and achieve professional goals, like acquiring mentorships and internships. Our goal is to equip our students with the most relevant skills necessary to build successful academic and professional careers. Read about our vision at www.skillifynow.com and Like us at FB.com/skillify. To get in touch with us, please email contact@skillifynow.com. We always welcome inspiration! Show less Expertise: Experiential Learning & Workforce Development - 96% of students said they found Skillify beneficial - 85% of students acquired professional opportunities while in high school - NPS: 72 - 220 schools supported Skillify is dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of our education system by implementing work-based learning programs at the high school and college levels. We equip students with real world skills, and empower them to pursue meaningful work-based… Show more Expertise: Experiential Learning & Workforce Development - 96% of students said they found Skillify beneficial - 85% of students acquired professional opportunities while in high school - NPS: 72 - 220 schools supported Skillify is dedicated to enhancing the effectiveness of our education system by implementing work-based learning programs at the high school and college levels. We equip students with real world skills, and empower them to pursue meaningful work-based learning opportunities, like internships and mentorships. Skillify programs begin with day-long conferences consisting of interactive workshops where participants acquire crucial skills (everything from networking to building a unique and relevant resume) that complement the students' academics and provide them with a diversified skill set for the real world. The programs continue with varying months of virtual support, where students and Skillify coaches work one-on-one to set and achieve professional goals, like acquiring mentorships and internships. Our goal is to equip our students with the most relevant skills necessary to build successful academic and professional careers. Read about our vision at www.skillifynow.com and Like us at FB.com/skillify. To get in touch with us, please email contact@skillifynow.com. We always welcome inspiration! Show less
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WestEd
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Product
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Nov 2016 - Mar 2018
Responsible for product re-design and curriculum development for a digital career discovery and readiness platform funded by PG&E Responsible for product re-design and curriculum development for a digital career discovery and readiness platform funded by PG&E
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Northwestern Mutual
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Learning and Development
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May 2012 - Dec 2013
Responsible for educating and developing financial representative interns, coaching interns to reach their business objectives, designing and leading educational meetings, working closely with recruitment to hire the best talent, and implementing accountability systems - Finished as No. 1 Network Office in the Nation in 2013 - Recognized as Top 10 Internship Programs in Vault.com Responsible for educating and developing financial representative interns, coaching interns to reach their business objectives, designing and leading educational meetings, working closely with recruitment to hire the best talent, and implementing accountability systems - Finished as No. 1 Network Office in the Nation in 2013 - Recognized as Top 10 Internship Programs in Vault.com
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Education
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University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business
Business Administration, Social Entrepreneurship
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