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Chaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisChaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisLast week, Illinois received approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to receive its share of funding from the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. This marks the final state to receive federal funding under BEAD, which was created in 2021 to help close our nation’s #broadband gap. Voices for Innovation has always been a proud advocate for improved access to the internet, and we are proud to see this important step forward in bringing broadband connectivity to all Americans. Chaitra Vedullapalli, Dux Raymond Sy, Carol Lynn Grow, Marc Hoppers, Joseph Corigliano, RJ Naugle, Vince Menzione, Manuela Papadopol, Madinah Ali, Marian Breeze, Amanda R. Lee
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Chaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisChaitra Vedullapalli reposted this𝗦𝗵𝗲'𝘀 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵. 🌐 Chaitra Vedullapalli, Co-Founder & President of Women in Cloud and Co-Founder & CMO of Meylah, brings 25+ years of expertise in B2B growth, strategic partnerships, and economic inclusion to our panel on September 4. 💜 📅 Thursday, September 4, 2026 | 3:00 PM EST | via Zoom 👉 Register free: https://lnkd.in/deziSssJ #Synergy4WBO #BoostYourBusiness #ChaitraVedullapalli #WomenInCloud #PostSummerGrowth #WomenWhoLead
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Chaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisChaitra Vedullapalli reposted this🚨 Applications are officially open for Women’s Fast Pitch 2026! ⛱️ We’re looking for US-based, women-led Pre-Seed and Seed Stage companies ready to pitch, connect with investors, and take the next step in their capital journey. All industries are welcome. Selected founders will compete in the National Women’s Fast Pitch virtual event on October 1, 2026 with five founders advancing to Women’s Venture Summit 2026 in San Diego. ✅ Applications close September 16. ✨ Learn more about Women's Fast Pitch https://lnkd.in/gp_KUVKV ✏️ Founders: Women's Fast Pitch Application (Deadline September 16, 2026) https://lnkd.in/gy7YrhZm 💃 Women's Fast Pitch Virtual Pitch event registration (October 1, 2026) https://lnkd.in/gA2kg_8B 🎤 We're also looking for Speakers! Women's Venture Summit Speaker Application https://lnkd.in/gb9KWTNH Morgan Spenla Barbara Clarke The Impact Seat Foundation Naseem Sayani Jill Johnson Alexis Lewis Here WE Rise Cooley LLP Ilana Brand Andrea Giralt Anna Diaz-Schultz, CFP®️, CPWA®️, CEPA Charla Triplett Alex Waters Julius Alejandro, M.S. Neal Bloom🎩 #founders #pitch #innovation #womensventuresummit #womensfastpitch
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Chaitra Vedullapalli shared thisWe are taking ICONIC leadership global. Join us.Chaitra Vedullapalli shared thisICONIC Leadership is going global. On September 23, we’re bringing together leaders, changemakers, partners, and communities from around the world for the ICONIC Leadership Global Book Launch. This is more than the launch of a book. It’s the beginning of a global movement to redefine what leadership looks like in the AI era, where trust becomes an asset, access becomes an action, and success is measured by the opportunities we create for others. Come meet the leaders behind the stories, experience the ideas shaping the ICONIC Leadership movement, and be part of the conversation about what it means to lead with impact in a rapidly changing world. 🌍 ICONIC Leadership Global Book Launch 📅 September 23, 2026 👉 Join us: https://lnkd.in/g4brtGVc The book is launching. The movement is just beginning. Will you be part of it? #ICONICLeadership #WomenInCloud #AILeadership #FutureOfLeadership #Leadership #GlobalLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment
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Chaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisChaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisTOMORROW 7 am, launching our new #LinkedInlive series to talk all things Women's Venture Summit, called "WVS: The Bridge" | Fridays at 7 AM PST We are also launching all of the info and applications for Women's Fast Pitch tomorrow during the LinkedIn LIVE & a FUN and AMAZING new partnership... We are moving from a MOMENT to a MOVEMENT and we will talk about what else we are doing, moving a SUMMIT to a ......... can you fill in the dots??? Get excited for the Women's Venture Summit and get connected to the people, ideas, capital, and conversations shaping the women's innovation economy. Every Friday at 7 AM PT :: WVS | The Bridge :: brings the Women's Venture Summit community together LIVE. Meet the founders, funders, investors, partners, speakers, and ecosystem builders behind WVS, hear what we're building for the Summit, and explore the conversations defining this moment in entrepreneurship and investing. Because Women's Venture Summit has always been about more than gathering in a room. We want our community to FLOURISH. We want people to CONNECT. And we want to BUILD BRIDGES with mindful care, stewarding conversations well and turning authentic relationships into impactful action. There is so much happening at Women's Venture Summit, and we pack a lot in! This is where we slow it down, meet the people behind it, ask the meaningful questions, and talk about why it matters. The conversations start here. The relationships grow from here. And together, we venture forward. 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://lnkd.in/g2X-ErSA Morgan Spenla - Alexis Lewis - Naseem Sayani - Jill Johnson - Barbara Clarke - Chaitra Vedullapalli - Juanita Lott - Debbie K. Chen, PhD - Marcia Dawood - Sue Bevan Baggott
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Chaitra Vedullapalli shared thisThank u Andrea Heuston! Excited to bring Iconic leadership book and iinfrastructure to market. Appreciate your endorsement❤️❤️❤️❤️ Dee Dee Walsh Dr. Geetha K.S Anne Simmons-Benton Nancy Speidel Edie Fraser Gavriella Schuster Joanne Harrell Dr. Geetha K.SChaitra Vedullapalli shared thisIn the race to automate everything, the distinctly human work of leadership matters more than ever. Andrea Heuston, CEO & Founder of Artitudes, reminds us why that distinction matters more than ever. Here's what she shared about ICONIC Leadership ⬇️ "AI may democratize technology, but it cannot replace the deeply human work of leadership. ICONIC Leadership offers a timely, practical framework for building trust, navigating disruption, and creting meaningful impact in an AI-driven world." Her words get at exactly what ICONIC Leadership is built on: trust, not automation, is what carreis leaders and the people they lead through disruption. 📖Build the kind of leadership AI can't replace. Preorder your copy of ICONIC Leadership → https://lnkd.in/gAj8K5t3 #WomenInCloud #ICONICLeadership #ICONICARC #DigitalEquity #AILeadership #InclusiveInnovation #LeadershipAmplified #FutureOfLeadership
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Chaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisChaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisPartnerships create greater impact when we keep building together. We’re proud to renew our partnership with Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP) for another year, continuing our shared work to expand access, strengthen leadership, and create opportunities across the technology ecosystem. This next chapter includes advancing ICONIC Leadership, elevating diverse voices, strengthening workforce readiness, and connecting more leaders and talent to opportunities in the AI economy. Together, we’re building toward Women in Cloud’s goal of unlocking $1 billion in economic access by 2030. Here’s to another year of turning partnership into progress. 🚀 #WomenInCloud #GrowthAccelerationPartners #ICONICLeadership #WomenInTech #InclusiveInnovation #AIGrowth Acceleration Partners Renews Partnership with Women in CloudGrowth Acceleration Partners Renews Partnership with Women in Cloud
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Chaitra Vedullapalli shared thisInteresting ad campaign! That is what it makes you watch. So many interpretations. So well done. #iconicChaitra Vedullapalli shared thisMcDonald’s China turned a simple problem everyone understands into a full kung fu campaign. “Kung Fries” imagined martial arts techniques designed to stop people from stealing your fries, blending Chinese culture, comedy, and cinematic storytelling into one memorable ad. The campaign even extended into restaurant activations and a 24-karat gold fry prize. Great marketing takes something small and makes it unforgettable. #McDonalds #Marketing #Advertising
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Chaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisChaitra Vedullapalli reposted thisConfidence Is the Infrastructure Behind Every Great Founder. Every successful company begins with an idea. But lasting companies are built by founders who inspire confidence—in investors, customers, partners, and the teams they lead. Throughout her career, Karen Cone has helped founders strengthen one of the most important assets they possess: the confidence to communicate their vision with clarity, credibility, and conviction. Because when leaders evolve, organizations gain the momentum to grow. As a co-author of ICONIC Leadership, Karen shares the principles behind founder evolution and executive presence. Through this exclusive Kickstarter experience, you'll gain access to a private two-hour Founder Confidence Experience designed to help you refine your leadership, strengthen your executive presence, and become the founder investors and stakeholders believe in. Your support also includes a personalized hardcover edition of ICONIC Leadership, access to the Digital Launch Event, Founder Partner recognition, and additional campaign rewards. Because iconic leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about becoming the leader others trust to navigate what comes next. 🔗 Join the campaign and reserve your place: https://lnkd.in/g9Rep-6w #ICONICLeadership #WomenInCloud #FounderLeadership #ExecutivePresence #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #FutureOfLeadership #EconomicAccess
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Chaitra Vedullapalli liked thisChaitra Vedullapalli liked thisOn August 30, 2026, the Puget Sound Business Journal named FMS Global Strategies one of Washington's 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies. Final rankings will be revealed October 22 at Lumen Field. "I did not build this firm by waiting for permission or for rescue. I built it with work ethic, personal accountability, and the refusal to let what happened to me decide what I would become. Growth is not luck. It is the receipt for the work." — Paula Fillmore-Sardinas, President and CEO I founded FMS Global Strategies in 2013 with no safety net and no shortcuts. I did not sit back and play the victim. I took my trauma and built an empire and a brand. I want people to understand the difference between a survivor and a professional victim. A survivor acknowledges what happened, feels the full weight of it, and gets up and builds anyway. A professional victim makes the wound their identity, their excuse, and their business model — and spends their energy tearing down the people who chose to build. One is a starting point. The other is a permanent address. I chose to build, and I refuse to apologize for the results. Thirty-plus years in government relations, 15 states, four Presidential Administrations, the Washington State AI Task Force, Washington's cannabis banking framework, and 900-plus community-based organizations in the We Build Back Better Alliance (WBBA). None of it was handed to me. All of it was earned. To my team at FMSGS/WBBA, our clients, and every partner who has trusted us with the work that matters: this recognition is yours as much as it is mine. To anyone standing where I once stood — the road is possible. Do the work. Own your story. Build. Full story: https://lnkd.in/gPsMVFMT #FMSGS #WBBA #FastestGrowingCompanies #PSBJ #WorkEthic #PersonalAccountability #SurvivorNotVictim #BlackWomenInBusiness
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Chaitra Vedullapalli liked thisChaitra Vedullapalli liked thisLast week, Illinois received approval from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to receive its share of funding from the $42.45 billion Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) program. This marks the final state to receive federal funding under BEAD, which was created in 2021 to help close our nation’s #broadband gap. Voices for Innovation has always been a proud advocate for improved access to the internet, and we are proud to see this important step forward in bringing broadband connectivity to all Americans. Chaitra Vedullapalli, Dux Raymond Sy, Carol Lynn Grow, Marc Hoppers, Joseph Corigliano, RJ Naugle, Vince Menzione, Manuela Papadopol, Madinah Ali, Marian Breeze, Amanda R. Lee
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Chaitra Vedullapalli liked thisChaitra Vedullapalli liked thisA new chapter - and a deeper commitment to work that has always mattered to me. I’m happy to share that I’ve joined IDRG US, Consulting Services as Managing Director. I’ll be helping expand IDRG’s work in leadership and human capital development, with a particular focus on advancing gender inclusion across the private and public sectors and strengthening our global presence. This firm builds up the 20+ years of social development work done by its Indian affiliate -IDRG CS. This next step builds on my work in leadership, organizational growth, and advancing economic opportunity and reflects my desire to apply that experience where it can have meaningful impact. I’ll continue teaching at Columbia University, coaching rising leaders, and advising organizations committed to more inclusive workplaces. If you work in leadership development, human capital, organizational transformation, or social development, and are interested in building synergies, I would love to connect. (Picture - From my recent visit to a global development agency in India - that bolstered my motivation to join this space) #LeadershipDevelopment #HumanCapital #WomenLeaders #InclusiveGrowth #SocialDevelopment
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Chaitra Vedullapalli reacted on thisChaitra Vedullapalli reacted on thisI’m delighted to share that I’m giving my first TEDx Talk, at the inaugural TEDxIssaquah! I’m excited, nervous, delighted…all the things! Please join me live on Sept 19 if you’re in town. Early bird pricing for tickets ends today. Get yours in the link below! (And please share any and all advice on how to give a great TEDx talk! Despite more than a decade of public speaking experience…a TEDx talk is an entirely different undertaking!)
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Chaitra Vedullapalli liked thisChaitra Vedullapalli liked this❌🛑The man is Jim Rohn, legendary motivational speaker and personal development coach whose talks inspired countless entrepreneurs ♻️ This is a short clip from one of his classic seminars on self-improvement (you as the product of your choices/habits).
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Chaitra Vedullapalli liked thisChaitra Vedullapalli liked this"Confidence is your BEST accessory There's nothing else you need..." - Priyanka Chopra Follow for more ICONIC women! 🎥: Priyanka Chopra x Build Series LDN This content was created by 👆🏼. It is shared here for commentary and discussion purposes only. All rights belong to the original creator #priyankachopra #confidence #quotes #quotePriyanka Chopra's Gems: Confidence, Independence, EqualityPriyanka Chopra's Gems: Confidence, Independence, Equality
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Chaitra Vedullapalli liked thisChaitra Vedullapalli liked thisTODAY IS THE DAY! 🔥 There’s still time to join us for the Legacy & Growth Fireside Chat Series, presented by Entrepreneurs of Purpose (EOP), a program of the Enterprising Women Foundation, featuring C200. Today’s conversation brings together five extraordinary women leaders — Judi Sheppard Missett, Judith M. von Seldeneck, Lili Hall, Diedre Windsor and Joyce Salzberg for a powerful discussion about the real stories, strategies, lessons, and decisions behind building businesses, creating impact, and leaving a lasting legacy. 🔹 Two powerful communities. 🔹 One extraordinary conversation. 🔹 Insights you don’t want to miss. We'll see you soon!!!! ✅ TODAY — Wednesday, August 26 ✅ 12 PM CT | 1 PM ET ✅ Live on Zoom ✅ Open to the public — all are welcome! Registration closes soon, so reserve your seat now! Scan the QR code on the graphic to register and receive a confirmation email to add the event to your calendar. #LegacyAndGrowth #EntrepreneursOfPurpose #EOP #EnterprisingWomenFoundation #C200 Edie Fraser Sharon W. Reynolds, MBA Adi Klevit Alandas Dobbins Dr. Angela Marshall Barbara Brown Dr. Bershan Shaw Betsy Bassan Carla Grant Pickens (she/her) CeCe Cole Chaitra Vedullapalli Crystal Y. Davis, MBA,ACC, CLSSBB Deborah Ward Diedre Windsor Erika Baez-Grimes, CMAP Esther Aguilera, CEPA®, Esther Poulsen Glenda Thomas Gloria Bohan Gloria Freeman Ilene Rosenthal Janice Migliore Janna Ronert Jeska Brodbeck Jill Sasso Keisha A. Rivers, M.Ed. Anisa Rashad Esther Aguillon Nancy Watt Monica Smiley Johanna Faigelman Kathie Herbst Okun ChFC, CLU, LUTCF Kathleen Hunt Kathy Durfee Kimber L. Maderazzo
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Chaitra Vedullapalli liked thisChaitra Vedullapalli liked thisHave you heard of Tech Intersections, a free conference created by and for women of color in tech that takes place in Oakland, CA in January every year? Their 2027 Call for Speakers is open! Apply or share with someone whose voice belongs on the stage. Deadline: August 30 https://bit.ly/cfs2027 #TechIntersections #WomeninTech
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YMCA
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Creative Children For Charity
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Building Sustainable Fundraising Platforms for Non Profits
#STEAM3D Teen Hackathon - Creative Children for Charity and UW Bothell hosts #STEAM3D, The World’s First 3D Printing Teen Hackathon to bring 50+ youth together by providing 3D printing platforms to solve school challenges.
#40Story's: The 40 Story’s project integrates visual art and storytelling with a way to help youth explore their core leadership skills and help people to strive to become healthy, caring, and…Building Sustainable Fundraising Platforms for Non Profits
#STEAM3D Teen Hackathon - Creative Children for Charity and UW Bothell hosts #STEAM3D, The World’s First 3D Printing Teen Hackathon to bring 50+ youth together by providing 3D printing platforms to solve school challenges.
#40Story's: The 40 Story’s project integrates visual art and storytelling with a way to help youth explore their core leadership skills and help people to strive to become healthy, caring, and responsible citizens.
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How To Build A Million Dollar Business With Microsoft Cloud
See publicationA must have step by step guide for SMB IT Providers who want to build a successful cloud business with Microsoft.
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#PartnerTweet
Happy About
See publication#PARTNER tweet Book01' is part of the THiNKaha series whose 100-page books contain 140 bite-sized ideas for succeeding in creating and maintain smart partnerships.
Smart partnering is new way of doing business—one that unlocks the secrets to gaining an unfair advantage in the marketplace. The benefits of smart, strategic partnerships include, but are not limited to: access to additional resources, extended reach, and enhanced market reputation. However, you don't get these benefits…#PARTNER tweet Book01' is part of the THiNKaha series whose 100-page books contain 140 bite-sized ideas for succeeding in creating and maintain smart partnerships.
Smart partnering is new way of doing business—one that unlocks the secrets to gaining an unfair advantage in the marketplace. The benefits of smart, strategic partnerships include, but are not limited to: access to additional resources, extended reach, and enhanced market reputation. However, you don't get these benefits without making the necessary investments to build on these partnerships.
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Methods and systems for managing styles electronic documents
Issued US 7,117,429
See patentA computer-implemented method of managing an appearance of electronic documents includes defining a first style sheet, the first style sheet including a style, the style including an attribute and a value associated with the attribute. The defined first style sheet, the attribute and the value may then be stored in a database driven repository at a first identified location. A first linking statement referencing the identified first location may then be generated. The generated first linking…
A computer-implemented method of managing an appearance of electronic documents includes defining a first style sheet, the first style sheet including a style, the style including an attribute and a value associated with the attribute. The defined first style sheet, the attribute and the value may then be stored in a database driven repository at a first identified location. A first linking statement referencing the identified first location may then be generated. The generated first linking statement may then be embedded in a first electronic document such that when the electronic document is rendered, execution of the first linking statement causes the stored first style sheet to be accessed at the identified location and the style included in the first style sheet applied to the first electronic document.
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ICONS Documentary
ICONS, is a groundbreaking 24-minute documentary examines the current state of the gender gap in $7 Trillion Cloud and AI driven economy. Explore the firsthand experiences of 19 strong women leaders, founders, and political figures as they share their journeys in tech. Officially selected in Oscar-qualified festivals, this film dives deep into the experiences of these women, united by their commitment to democratizing economic access and creating a more inclusive tech ecosystem. This is the…
ICONS, is a groundbreaking 24-minute documentary examines the current state of the gender gap in $7 Trillion Cloud and AI driven economy. Explore the firsthand experiences of 19 strong women leaders, founders, and political figures as they share their journeys in tech. Officially selected in Oscar-qualified festivals, this film dives deep into the experiences of these women, united by their commitment to democratizing economic access and creating a more inclusive tech ecosystem. This is the first documentary produced by Women In Cloud, Inc. This student-led film, created by visionary filmmakers aged 17 to 19, brings a fresh perspective on the challenges and triumphs of women in technology.
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IdeaGen - Women In Cloud Global Partnerships Initative
See projectWHERE THE WORLD'S LEADING CEO'S, CORPORATIONS, NGO'S AND PUBLIC SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS CONVENE TO INNOVATE AND COLLABORATE BY INTRODUCING SOLUTIONS TO THE WORLD'S MOST VEXING ISSUES.
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Smart City Tourism - Grays Harbor
See projectThe way 21st-century travelers experience, consume, and share information has changed drastically from the previous decades. With an increase in mobile penetration and technological advancement, the tourism industry is ready for a new wave of digital transformation.
The Smart City Tourism IoT solution is about solving digital access challenges for tourists and local merchants and then using Intelligent Edge and Intelligent Cloud with AI to design an elegant, highly personalized, and smart…The way 21st-century travelers experience, consume, and share information has changed drastically from the previous decades. With an increase in mobile penetration and technological advancement, the tourism industry is ready for a new wave of digital transformation.
The Smart City Tourism IoT solution is about solving digital access challenges for tourists and local merchants and then using Intelligent Edge and Intelligent Cloud with AI to design an elegant, highly personalized, and smart travel experience.
Honors & Awards
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Entreprenuer of the Year
Women in IT USA Awards 2022
The Women in IT USA Awards continue to celebrate the extraordinary work of women breaking the rules in the technology industry, where they are still underrepresented. https://diversityq.com/congratulations-to-the-winners-of-the-women-in-it-usa-awards-2022/
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8 Women Trailblazers In The World Of Cloud Computing In India
Women’s Web
https://www.womensweb.in/2022/08/women-trailblazers-in-the-world-of-cloud-computing-in-india-sept22wk1sr/
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World Leaders Showcase
World Leaders Magazine
World’s Leaders Magazine is a Media Company that covers stories of business leaders around the globe.
Chaitra Vedullapalli- Harnessing the Potential of AI, Cloud, and IoT to Promote Equality and Economic Prosperity in Communities -
Names as Forbes 1000 Next Entreprenuer
Forbes
Forbes Next 1000 list shines light on the ambitious sole proprietors, self-funded shops and pre-revenue startups in every region of the country—all with under $10 million in revenue or funding and infinite drive and hustle. Forbes and their partners at Square are thrilled to welcome Chaitra Vedullapalli to the Forbes Next 1000 class of 2021.
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Finalist Top Women IN MARKETING AWARDS
Chief Marketer
Disruptor category: Celebrating the Contributions and Impact of Women in Marketing
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Brown Girl Tech World Tech Star of the Year Award
Digital Revolution Awards
The winners in the 2021 Digital Revolution Awards all showed some of the creativity, innovation and force for good that cloud technology can offer the world.
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Ideagen Global Leadership Award
Ideagen
Ideagen™ together with leaders and luminaries from the world’s leading Companies, NGOs, and Public Sector convened at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City for the Annual Ideagen Global Goals 2030 - Empowering Women & Girls Summit.
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Champion Awards - Sponsor
Female Founder Alliance
The Female Founders Alliance, dedicated to advancing opportunities for women-led companies in the tech industry, celebrated allies of women entrepreneurs at a sold out event on February 1st at the Pacific Science Center. The first-ever Champion Awards built on the alliance’s efforts to correct the dramatic gender gap in Venture Capital, only two percent of which was invested in women-led companies in 2017. The Champion Awards featured cameos by prominent CEOs and executives, as well as video…
The Female Founders Alliance, dedicated to advancing opportunities for women-led companies in the tech industry, celebrated allies of women entrepreneurs at a sold out event on February 1st at the Pacific Science Center. The first-ever Champion Awards built on the alliance’s efforts to correct the dramatic gender gap in Venture Capital, only two percent of which was invested in women-led companies in 2017. The Champion Awards featured cameos by prominent CEOs and executives, as well as video messages from Senator Patty Murray and Mayor Jenny Durkan.
https://www.femalefounders.org/champion-awards
Sponsor: A sponsor leverages their network and assets (like resources, connections, specialty skills, etc.) to effectively elevate female entrepreneurs.
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Women of Influence - Microsoft Women In Tech
Microsoft WIT Community
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SBA 2016 Washington State Small Business Advocate of the Year
Small Business Administration
Small businesses contribute to local economies by bringing innovation to their community, providing employment opportunities, and attracting talent who invent new products or implement new solutions for existing ideas.
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My MIT IAP 2026 course starts on Friday! Sustainable AI: MIT’s introductory program on sustainable AI! Explore the climate harms of AI, the potential climate benefits of AI, the net climate impact of AI, and strategies for making AI more sustainable. This is a free, hybrid, non-credit activity that is open to all and is supported by MIT Energy Initiative and MIT Sloan Sustainability Initiative. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gmqcTb4g We also have a speaker series open to all: https://lnkd.in/gQ7z-d9R Massachusetts Institute of Technology MIT Sloan School of Management MIT Climate Policy Center MIT Climate Portal #climate #ai #mit
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