How important is empathy in technology? Laurie Fortune, 2 times fortune 500 intern, fortune 200 intern, and current president of the Google Student Developer Club at FIU delves into what it means to have a human-centric approach to tech opportunities.
What We Discuss with Laurie Fortune:
· Laurie’s background, growing up in Apopka, Florida, and her decision to come to Miami for college.
· The value of diversity and representation in the tech industry.
· The story of meeting Googlers Aurelie and Joelle and connecting on a personal level.
· The significance of connections, friendships, and being genuine in professional interactions.
· Why you should lead with empathy and the importance of authentic communication.
· Laurie's approach to career opportunities: exploring various paths beyond the traditional software engineering route.
· Concept of infinite games, where every experience is a learning opportunity.
· Emphasis on continuous growth, learning, and finding fulfillment in the journey rather than fixating on a specific end goal.
· Encouragement to embrace a holistic approach to personal and professional growth.
· Importance of maintaining an identity beyond one's academic or professional achievements, cautioning against the potential pitfalls of solely defining oneself through a degree
· Insights are offered on adopting an abundance mindset, underlining the idea that opportunities are abundant, and individuals should leverage their unique strengths rather than succumb to a scarcity mentality.
Stay Connected!
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inside-miami-tech/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideMiamiTech
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By Coral MinielHow important is empathy in technology? Laurie Fortune, 2 times fortune 500 intern, fortune 200 intern, and current president of the Google Student Developer Club at FIU delves into what it means to have a human-centric approach to tech opportunities.
What We Discuss with Laurie Fortune:
· Laurie’s background, growing up in Apopka, Florida, and her decision to come to Miami for college.
· The value of diversity and representation in the tech industry.
· The story of meeting Googlers Aurelie and Joelle and connecting on a personal level.
· The significance of connections, friendships, and being genuine in professional interactions.
· Why you should lead with empathy and the importance of authentic communication.
· Laurie's approach to career opportunities: exploring various paths beyond the traditional software engineering route.
· Concept of infinite games, where every experience is a learning opportunity.
· Emphasis on continuous growth, learning, and finding fulfillment in the journey rather than fixating on a specific end goal.
· Encouragement to embrace a holistic approach to personal and professional growth.
· Importance of maintaining an identity beyond one's academic or professional achievements, cautioning against the potential pitfalls of solely defining oneself through a degree
· Insights are offered on adopting an abundance mindset, underlining the idea that opportunities are abundant, and individuals should leverage their unique strengths rather than succumb to a scarcity mentality.
Stay Connected!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insidemiamitechpod/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inside-miami-tech/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideMiamiTech
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0IMHrlejWNoF9LGF7ediDw