Opportunity Makers

In this Opportunity Makers interview Gary Vaynerchuk, CEO of VaynerMedia, sits down with Knotch CEO & Co-Founder, Anda Gansca. Gary touches on a variety of topics related to his immigrant experience, including his coming to America story, what work ethic means to him, and how adversity is critical for future success.

This interview in the Opportunity Makers series features Lara Vandenberg, Founder and CEO of Publicist. The Australian entrepreneur talks with Garrison Gibbons, Head of People at Knotch about her fascination with New York, staying rooted in Australia, her latest venture Publicist, and the value that immigrants add to the workplace.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community brings to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.

In this Opportunity Makers interview we connect with Liya Sharif, Vice President of Marketing and Head of Brand at Qualcomm. These female leaders dive into many aspects of the immigrant experience, where Liya touches on overcoming the hurdles associated with immigration, the power of strong ideas, and the importance of surrounding yourself with others that support you.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community brings to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.

In this Opportunity Makers interview we connect with Fahad Khawaja, Founder of Hue. Fahad discusses his coming to America story, the immigration system, and the responsibility brand leaders have to reflect diversity in all its forms.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community brings to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.

In this Opportunity Makers interview, we connected with Lina Shields, Chief Media Officer of Lilly USA at Eli Lilly and Company, on coming to America, the diversity on her team, and how she uses her immigrant experience to give others a seat at the table.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community brings to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.

In this Opportunity Makers interview we connect with Brad Jakeman, Co-Founder of Rethink Food & Senior Advisor at Boston Consulting Group. Brad discusses with Anda his move from Australia to New York City, the different layers of identity that come with immigration, and how diversity can be an economic driver of success.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community brings to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.

In this Opportunity Makers episode, Knotch CEO Anda Gansca kicks things off with Carla Hassan, Chief Marketing Officer at Citi. In this discussion, Carla talks about the hustle that immigrants have, the link between immigration and diversity, and how to tell stories rooted in humanity.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community bring to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.

This Opportunity Makers interview features Vineet Mehra, Global Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Customer Officer at Walgreens Boots Alliance. Vineet shares his perspective on many topics regarding the immigrant experience, including adapting to American culture, gaining personal freedom, and his advice to others hoping to make it in America.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community brings to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.

In this Opportunity Makers interview, we connected with Maryam Banikarim, Head of Marketing at Nextdoor. During this conversation, Maryam discusses a variety of topics on the immigrant experience, such as her identity coming to America, our country’s approach to diversity & inclusion, and what being an immigrant woman in tech means to her.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community bring to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.

In this Opportunity Makers Interview we connect with Miriam Mburu, the Global Marketing Senior Manager of Health Care Practice at Boston Consulting Group. In this conversation, Miriam discusses starting her network from scratch, the ways she stayed rooted in her culture here in the U.S., and how immigrants can use their boldness coming to America to forge ahead in their careers.

In this Opportunity Makers interview we connect with Emily Chang, CEO of China at McCann Worldgroup. Throughout the conversation, Emily touches on a variety of topics, including her experiences growing up as a child of immigrant parents, the intersectionality of her identities, and the power of embracing humor in your circumstances.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community brings to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.

Knotch CEO Anda Gansca connects with Raja Rajamannar, Chief Marketing & Communications Officer and President, Healthcare Business at Mastercard in the latest interview in Knotch’s Opportunity Makers series. Raja talks about many aspects of his experience as an immigrant, including his journey to joining Mastercard, the importance of respecting other cultures, and the similarities people have with others around the world.Opportunity Makers is a series of profiles on storytellers in the immigrant community in honor of National Immigrants Day on October 28th, 2020.A company founded by two immigrants - Anda Gansca & Aron Tzimas - Knotch values the diverse perspectives and ideas that the immigrant community brings to the workplace, and we are excited to celebrate some of those diverse voices here.