Upper Left Tech

When Janice Francisco, Chief of Staff and Senior Director of Microsoft philanthropies, was initially presented with her job offer 20+ years ago, her initial response was, “That’s not enough money.” Little did she know, it was an entry into a job, a company, and a life’s purpose that she was meant for.

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In business school, Kunal Chopra, the Chief Executive Officer of etailz and a former General Manager at Microsoft and Amazon,  found himself at a crossroads moment. He had originally planned on getting an MBA to make the career transition from engineering into finance but then found out that finance was not a fit. He was struggling to know where to go. And then he did this.

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Dave Welty talks about his recent fishing trip to Goodnews Bay in Alaska and the devastating effects of global warming he witnessed. This caused him to focus his practice on educating others about investing in line with their heart, soul, conscience, and core values.

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We’re looking to explore the perspective of tech executives in the Pacific Northwest and beyond on meaning, purpose and career fulfillment. Our podcast, hosted by the Avier Wealth team, will be a laid back and down to earth discussion that will inspire listeners to reach higher meaning in their work and personal lives.

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