In today’s economy, as the unemployment rate continues to rise, many people are thinking about ways to start their own business. Some are taking this time as an opportunity to reevaluate their careers and determine what path they want to take.
Whether you’re looking to start your own venture, learning the ropes at your first entry-level job or leading a successful company and looking to reach new heights, the Stanford Women in Business (SWIB) group’s Spring conference will be one you don’t want to miss.
Entitled, “I Don’t Know to CEO: Inspiration at Every Milestone,” the mission of the conference is to educate you, motivate you and inspire you to achieve success at every point in your career. It provides an opportunity to hear stories from successful leaders, participate in hands-on conference workshops, and in the process, broaden your definition of the path a career can and should take.
An impressive lineup of speakers will be featured including the Executive Director of Wikipedia, Inventor of Gmail, Founding Executive of Yahoo, Senior VP of Pandora, Co-Founder of Youtube, the Founders of Meebo and many more.
Click here to check out the complete list of speakers and workshops.
The event will take place on Saturday, April 25 at the Annenburg Auditorium and is open to both men and women. Students attend free and the cost for non-students is only $5. To register, visit http://swib.stanford.edu/idk2ceo/2009/home.html
About Stanford Women in Business
The vision of SWIB is to provide the women of Stanford University an opportunity to build a foundation in business and join an encouraging community of aspiring and successful businesswomen. SWIB intends to equip young women with the tools necessary to seize their talent and succeed in the world of business. Through events and programs such as business skill workshops, leadership conferences, career exposès, or mentorship pairings, SWIB is helping women find career direction, network with alumni and peers, and set and achieve ambitious career goals. To learn more about SWIB visit http://swib.stanford.edu/
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