Episode 139: With Technology to Accessible Education with Michelle Lee

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“Imagine a world where people of all ages and walks of life, have access to similar knowledge, resources, and can gain new insights and skills, where everyone who wants to get an education is able to access and complete their degrees.” - this is one thing that the guest on this episode, Michelle Lee, CTO at ITHAKA, said during the episode, and it’s just one of the many gems she dropped in our short but incredible conversation we had around her life, her work, and her journey in the world of tech! Key takeaways from the podcast are: - A customer-centric approach is essential for effective technology leadership, emphasizing the importance of understanding and meeting the needs of users to drive innovation and achieve long-term success. - Embracing failure as a learning opportunity: Learning from failures and mistakes is crucial for personal and professional growth, and it's something that you need to embrace throughout your entrepreneurial journey. - The significance of passion and purpose: Pursuing a venture driven by a genuine passion for making a positive impact in the world can be a driving force for success. Our Guest: Michelle Lee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellelee1/ Website: https://www.ithaka.org/ Intro and background music: Craig MacArthur - Power Shutoff (www.youtube.com/watch?v=x74iB_jtauw)