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Monday, March 15 • 11:00am - 12:00pm
Can I have a full-time job and a startup?

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Yes, you can! Professionals from Big 4 Accounting, Fortune 500, and Big Tech companies will discuss how they balance the demands of a full-time job while also running their startups. Listen to the panelists explain how you can have both a full-time job and pursue entrepreneurship after school.
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avatar for Julia Haried

Julia Haried

Co-Founder and Executive Director, MakerGirl
Julia co-founded and is currently the Executive Director of MakerGirl, and works full-time in consulting at one of the largest firms in Chicago. MakerGirl is a nonprofit organization working to bridge the gender gap in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) by educating... Read More →
avatar for Connor Lake

Connor Lake

Founder and CEO, Stackend Solutions
Connor is a developer at heart working full time in tech.  Outside work he started a few small businesses in the fields of SaaS development, wireless infrastructure deployment, and data feeds.  Connor prioritizes sales, simplicity, and trustworthiness.
avatar for Eddy Mejia

Eddy Mejia

Intel Corporation, Category Manager
Eddy Mejia is a military war veteran, computer engineer, MBA graduate, and entrepreneur. His professional experience includes working for 4 Fortune 500 companies including Caterpillar, Exelon, Northrop Grumman, and Intel. When he is not at his 9 to 5, Eddy is leading a cutting edge... Read More →

Monday March 15, 2021 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Hopin Main Stage
  Personal and Professional Development

Attendees (5)