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[DJAC Video] AKDN Roundtable: Global Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange Session I

SAKDN Roundtable: Global Collaboration and Knowledge Exchange: Session I
Session was held at the Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference held on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

Program Overview
How can you contribute your knowledge and skills to the global community? In this roundtable session, you have the opportunity to learn about real-life problems that the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is currently working to resolve. We discuss creative and innovative ways to contribute to the global knowledge society and understand the future of AKDN.

Moderator
Akbar Poonawala

Speakers
Shamsh Kassim-Lakha, Mirza Kajani

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[DJAC Video] Serving from the Top: How to Catalyze Change as a Board Member

Serving from the Top: How to Catalyze Change as a Board Member
Session was held at the Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference held on September 2018.

Program Overview
Congratulations on reaching a point in your career when you can set the tone from the top and be the force that drives change. As a part of our community, you have likely always had a pre-existing passion for service, and a strong desire for stewardship to others. Learn how to hone these traits and best use this privilege to create successful pathways for giving, best align your business model with a well-chosen cause, and quantify what success means to your company. Contributing a career’s worth of experience and knowledge as a board member will truly effect change on a massive scale.

Moderator
Zain Gulamali

Speakers
Kamruddin Shams, Shelmina Abji, Omar Samji

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[DJAC Video] How to Embed iCERV in Your Workplace

How to Embed iCERV in Your Workplace
Session was held at the Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference held September 2018.

Program Overview
How can we embody our core ethic of service in the corporate world and become ambassadors for change in our professional lives? Many local non-profits struggle to procure adequate funding and volunteers. iCERV (Ismaili Community Engaged in Responsible Volunteering) offers a higher impact alternative. iCERV, when embedded in any corporate structure, creates a larger service footprint, as entire departments and business units get involved in service activities within their community. Often, there are designated community service days embedded within working hours, if not after-hours, as a way of team building while simultaneously giving back. Integrating iCERV as part of your company’s service endeavors is a way to leverage your professional network to contribute with greater impact through a larger vehicle of change.

Moderator
Amira Dhalla

Speakers
Salima Khakoo
Salman Bhojani

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[Ignite Growth Conference] Keynote: Thriving through the next wave of disruption with Asiff Hirji (Slides)

 

Ignite Growth Conference – Keynote: Thriving through the next wave of disruption with Asiff Hirji (Slides)

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Keynote Address by Asiff Hirji, President & COO of Coinbase.
Keynote was given at the Ignite Growth Conference Calgary held in May 2019

Program Overview
As Asiff explores key technology changes of the coming decade, such as autonomous vehicles, cryptocurrencies, and the gig economy, he will frame our discussions centered around emerging trends that pervade industry boundaries. We will not only conceptualize these innovations, but also understand their impact on our lives in a very tangible way. In the face of rapid change, we will learn how vital professional networks and alliances are for successfully navigating and thriving through these disruptions. Join us for an invigorating session to glean key insights into paving the pathway to success.

Speaker Profile
Asiff Hirji is President & Chief Operating Officer of Coinbase. Prior to Coinbase, Asiff focused on accelerating growth at a number of portfolio companies for venture capital partner, Andreessen Horowitz. In 2002, Asiff rose from CIO to COO and ultimately President of TD Ameritrade, the world’s largest online broker, helping them grow to 4,000 employees. He also ran HP Enterprise Services (Reporting to Meg Whitman) with nearly 200,000 employees and $14B in revenue. He has also held senior leadership and governance roles at TPG Capital, Saxo Bank, and Bain Capital including being on the board of directors for several companies including Eze Software Group, TES Global, RentPath, and Citrix Systems.

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Video: Space, The Next Frontier (Mar. 10, 2019)

 

Space, The Next Frontier – Tahir Merali
The webinar was held on Saturday, March 10, 2019.

Program Overview
Once upon a time, humans only dreamt of the stars, but in today’s world we aspire and work towards a future where we can visit and one day live amongst them! The space industry has been growing and investment firms such as Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley predict the industry will be a TRILLION dollar industry in the next 30 years!

Speaker Profile
Mr. Merali is a Project Management Engineer with the Canadian Space Agency‘s (CSA) Enterprise Project Management Office where he works with teams to implement project governance for prudent management of corporate investments. He also contributes to lunar systems engineering activities such as the international Lunar Gateway program alongside NASA. Prior to joining CSA, Tahir worked across aerospace, energy & automotive industries, including as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of the Canadian Space Commerce Association (CSCA), formerly Canada’s trade association for space. He has presented innovative strategies to Fortune 500 executives. As an astronaut instructor he developed and delivered training for crew on International Space Station (ISS) systems and operations, and reported on the nanosatellite market as a business analyst with a Dutch start-up. He has spent time at facilities in Canada, Europe, Russia & the United States and has presented work in 8+ nations. Tahir offers unique perspectives having spent 10 minutes in “weightlessness” aboard a parabolic flight and developed 2 microgravity life-science experiments that have flown aboard the ISS. He is a strong advocate for space awareness and education, and has been peer-review published alongside several conference proceedings and panels. He has been recognized across industries by superiors & peers for excellence and leadership. In 2018, he was awarded globally as a Top 35 Under 35 of the space industry, selected by a panel of industry movers & shakers for his achievement, dedication, outreach and contribution to the space business. Tahir is a graduate of the International Space University (M.Sc Space Management) and the University of Toronto (B.A.Sc Mechanical Engineering). He is a licensed professional engineer with the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta (APEGA), certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP), and is a PADI-licensed Advanced Open Water Scuba Diver. Tahir was ranked qualified (Top-163) in the 2016 Canadian Astronaut Recruitment Campaign. Follow him @kulfispace!

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Video: Gender Bias in the Workplace (Feb. 16, 2019)

 

Gender Bias In The Workplace – Ahmad Noordin
The webinar was held on Saturday, February 16, 2019.

Program Overview
Gender bias is a concept that has recently gained some notoriety, but for a term bandied about so freely, do we truly understand what it is? The Women’s Alliance invites you to view this webinar on Gender Bias to learn about bias as well as tools to change the narrative!

Speaker Profile
Ahmad Noordin has 20 years of HR operations experience owning and leading transformational initiatives at various Fortune 500, Fortune’s 100 Fastest-Growing, not-for-profit and private organizations.

In his current role at Ulta Beauty, Ahmad leads a large team responsible for design and delivery of practical, innovative HR solutions and actionable people analytics to improve employee experience, equip business leaders, and drive organizational performance impacting ~40,000 employees in 1,200 stores, distribution centers, and offices.

Ulta Beauty is a Fortune 500 company run by Mary Dillion, Fortune’s 2018 Businessperson of the Year and Chicago’s 25 Most Powerful Women 2018. Dillon says gender diversity has been a driving force behind Ulta’s success. Half of the executive team is women and 50% of the directors on Ulta’s board are women.

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[DJAC Video] The Power of Possibility: Journeys of Women in Leadership

Keynote Plenary session by female Ismaili professionals Farzana Nayani, Amal Merali, Saleema Vellani, and Illy Jaffer.
Keynote was given at the Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference held on Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018.

Program Overview
Four incredible female professionals joined us for an insightful discussion about women and the power of possibility. The panelists described the evolution of their careers, their trials and triumphs, and advice they had for both men and women for growth and development. From dealing with an unconscious bias to steering innovation to leading global flagship projects, the session was an inspiration for women and men to find one’s passion embrace the power of possibility.

Speaker Profile
Farzana Nayani: Founder & CEO, Manazil Management
Amal Merali: Director of Store Design, Sephora
Saleema Vellani: Co-founder & COO, Innovazing
Illy Jaffer: Government Affairs Professional

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[DJAC] Video from Keynote Address by David Lee, VP, Innovation & Strategic Fund, UPS

Alliance Conference Keynote – David Lee (Slides)

Keynote Address by David Lee, VP, Innovation & Strategic Fund, UPS
Keynote was given at the Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018

Program Overview
In this insightful and thoughtful talk, David Lee provides a general overview of how AI and machine learning are shaping the world today and how it might affect our working lives in the near future. How will this technology affect what humans are asked to do? What should we be doing to prepare for these imminent changes? It’s possible we are headed to a jobless future, but probably not. So, how can we robot-proof our jobs and create work that allows human beings to be bring their unique skills and talents into the workplace? David is the Vice President for Innovation and New Ventures at UPS (United Parcel Service). His TED talk, “Why Jobs of the Future Won’t Feel Like Work” was one of the most popular talks of 2017.

Speaker Profile
DJAC is excited to bring this extraordinary visionary to our conference. David’s TED Talk on the Future of Work was ranked best of 2017 and has received over 1.7 million views! David is the VP of Innovation and the Strategic Enterprise Fund at UPS.

The Strategic Enterprise Fund is UPS’s strategic venture capital group. His team works to build collaborative bridges with start-up companies, large firms, universities, and research entities. Prior to joining UPS, David co-founded and led Innovation Programs at SunTrust Bank. He has a BA in economics from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. David lives in Atlanta, Georgia, USA which the global headquarters for United Parcel Service.

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[DJAC] Video from Keynote Address by Asiff Hirji, President & COO of Coinbase.

Alliance Conference Keynote – Asiff Hirji (Slides)

Keynote Address by Asiff Hirji, President & COO of Coinbase.
Keynote was given at the Diamond Jubilee Alliances Conference held on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018

Program Overview
As Asiff explores key technology changes of the coming decade, such as autonomous vehicles, cryptocurrencies, and the gig economy, he will frame our discussions centered around emerging trends that pervade industry boundaries. We will not only conceptualize these innovations, but also understand their impact on our lives in a very tangible way. In the face of rapid change, we will learn how vital professional networks and alliances are for successfully navigating and thriving through these disruptions. Join us for an invigorating session to glean key insights into paving the pathway to success.

Speaker Profile
Asiff Hirji is President & Chief Operating Officer of Coinbase. Prior to Coinbase, Asiff focused on accelerating growth at a number of portfolio companies for venture capital partner, Andreessen Horowitz. In 2002, Asiff rose from CIO to COO and ultimately President of TD Ameritrade, the world’s largest online broker, helping them grow to 4,000 employees. He also ran HP Enterprise Services (Reporting to Meg Whitman) with nearly 200,000 employees and $14B in revenue. He has also held senior leadership and governance roles at TPG Capital, Saxo Bank, and Bain Capital including being on the board of directors for several companies including Eze Software Group, TES Global, RentPath, and Citrix Systems.

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IPN Job Seeker Networking Guidelines

This is a set of guidelines a job seeking IPN member who is a “requestor” should follow when he or she networks with an “advisor” over email.

  • Be honest & respectful
    • Trust are respect are at the foundation of any collaboration. Make sure you are honest and open about your situation. Make sure you treat your advisor the way you would like to be treated.
  • Do your homework
    • Homework begins with yourself. Be able to articulate what you are great at and what you will bring to your next employer.
    • Once you’ve done homework on yourself then you can do research about what kind of roles would be a fit for you. The IPN can help you with this.
  • Build a long-term relationship
    • Good networking is not a brief zero sum game, it is about building a long-term relationship. Every new introduction should be viewed as the beginning of a relationship.
    • If you have trouble understanding this, think of networking like a bank account—you have to make deposits and shore up social capital before making a withdrawal.
      • EXAMPLE: If you jump straight in and ask for a job this will put the advisor in an uncomfortable sport and make you look needy. Instead, share that you are job seeking and that as part of your research, you’d value his or her thoughts and guidance about companies, different roles, industry trends, etc. This will allow him or her to feel comfortable with your approach, to understand what he or she might do to assist, and at the advisor’s willing, mention any roles they are aware of.
  • Proofread
    • Attention to detail is important. Spelling and grammar errors can give the wrong first impression. Here are proofreading tips if English is not your first language. Finally, don’t forget to check the spelling of the name of the person you are emailing.
  • Follow-up
    • IPN expects emails to advisors to be responded to promptly; no more than 48 hours. When scheduling a call with an advisor, offer to create and send a calendar invite to your advisor, and honor your commitment
  • Give thanks
    • The advisor is taking time out out of their busy life to help and guide you. Thank them and update them on the result of their taking time.