“The ability to read, write, and analyze; the confidence to stand up and demand justice and equality; the qualifications and connections to get your foot in that door and take your seat at that table—all of that starts with education.”
–Michelle Obama, Let Girls Learn, IWD 2016
@BitaeTech Co-founder @GTorrasVives talking about the platform at the Columbia Startup Festival 2018 with @henrydesio The Global Ambassador for Changemakers | 2008 Obama Campaign COO & Former WH Aide #changemakers #tech #innovation
This week, Shanna repped Bitae as a panelist for Columbia Healthcare Ventures’ "Student Innovators" panel at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.
Learning about fundraising at the WeWork VC night—packed house despite the snow! #wework #venturecapital #growth #businesspitch
“We are more than victim refugees. My identity is mine to describe.” —Rania Ali, Syrian journalist, 23 years old with a powerful voice
“Looking for jobs was hard...nobody would hire...but starting my own business, creating my own idea...we feel alive.” —Leen Almasri, female founder 💪🏽❤️
There are more than 8,000 Syrian-run startups in Turkey, solving problems and meeting needs in all sectors.
We are proud to be this year’s recipient of the”Rising Star” award at #ImpactEngineered with @ASMEdotorg and @engineer4change! Thank you again for this opportunity and for recognizing our work #womenentrepreneurs #techforgood #SocialImpact #impact
Our team pitched today at #ImpactedEngineered for the Rising Star award nomination. Results coming soon! Stay tuned.💡
“Refugees have a purpose, skills,... they want a job. If we allow them, they are assets and opportunities.” @IKEAFoundation











