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Ahmad Corner Building Communities that Scale: Startups, Diversity, and the Future of Work
In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason talks with Ahmad Corner, a community builder, startup advisor, and strategic connector shaping how people, purpose, and opportunity intersect.
Ahmad is the Founder and Principal at YPGroup, a digital and experiential growth agency, and Managing Partner at Access2, a diversity-forward staffing firm helping organizations build more inclusive teams. He also serves on the Boards of Mercy Housing and YPCommunities, where he leads initiatives that align corporate resources with community needs.
They discuss the realities of scaling mission-driven organizations, the future of work, and why curiosity — not credentials — is the true foundation of leadership.
We Talked About• Building sustainable communities around purpose and opportunity • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech ecosystem • The evolution of YPGroup, YPCommunities, and Access2 • Leadership lessons from startup and nonprofit worlds • The business side of social impact and mentorship • Startup Week Seattle and growing local ecosystems • Pickleball, snowboarding, and balancing work with play • Imposter syndrome and building confidence in leadership • Future of work, employee expectations, and hybrid culture • Staying curious and open in a rapidly changing world
Guest Bio (Condensed)Ahmad Corner is a Seattle-based entrepreneur, advisor, and community builder. He leads YPGroup and Access2, sits on the Boards of Mercy Housing and YPCommunities, and formerly served as Director of Business Development for Seattle Startup Week.
Ahmad's work centers on helping organizations scale by creating authentic connections between people, purpose, and business impact — always with a lens on inclusion, curiosity, and long-term value creation.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-corner/ YPGroup – https://www.ypgroup.co/ YPCommunities – https://www.ypcommunities.com/
SponsorThe Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR. CavnessHR provides HR to companies with 49 or fewer people, offering a tech platform that automates HR while giving you access to a dedicated HR Business Partner. www.CavnessHR.com
Ahmad's Advice"Stay curious. Don't be afraid to ask questions or approach people. Curiosity builds connection — and connection builds everything else."
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In this episode of The Jason Cavness Experience, Jason talks with Ahmad Corner, a community builder, startup advisor, and strategic connector shaping how people, purpose, and opportunity intersect.
Ahmad is the Founder and Principal at YPGroup, a digital and experiential growth agency, and Managing Partner at Access2, a diversity-forward staffing firm helping organizations build more inclusive teams. He also serves on the Boards of Mercy Housing and YPCommunities, where he leads initiatives that align corporate resources with community needs.
They discuss the realities of scaling mission-driven organizations, the future of work, and why curiosity — not credentials — is the true foundation of leadership.
We Talked About• Building sustainable communities around purpose and opportunity • Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech ecosystem • The evolution of YPGroup, YPCommunities, and Access2 • Leadership lessons from startup and nonprofit worlds • The business side of social impact and mentorship • Startup Week Seattle and growing local ecosystems • Pickleball, snowboarding, and balancing work with play • Imposter syndrome and building confidence in leadership • Future of work, employee expectations, and hybrid culture • Staying curious and open in a rapidly changing world
Guest Bio (Condensed)Ahmad Corner is a Seattle-based entrepreneur, advisor, and community builder. He leads YPGroup and Access2, sits on the Boards of Mercy Housing and YPCommunities, and formerly served as Director of Business Development for Seattle Startup Week.
Ahmad's work centers on helping organizations scale by creating authentic connections between people, purpose, and business impact — always with a lens on inclusion, curiosity, and long-term value creation.
Guest LinksLinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ahmad-corner/ YPGroup – https://www.ypgroup.co/ YPCommunities – https://www.ypcommunities.com/
SponsorThe Jason Cavness Experience is sponsored by CavnessHR. CavnessHR provides HR to companies with 49 or fewer people, offering a tech platform that automates HR while giving you access to a dedicated HR Business Partner. www.CavnessHR.com
Ahmad's Advice"Stay curious. Don't be afraid to ask questions or approach people. Curiosity builds connection — and connection builds everything else."