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TODAY'S BBD500 SPOTLIGHT · Meaningful Work
VIEW PROFILE →Justin Jones-Fosu
Founder of Work. Meaningful., author, researcher and international speaker. He teaches leaders about meaningful work, engagement, respectful disagreement and inclusive teams.
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South African technology entrepreneur, founder of Rekindle Learning and co-CEO of Imagine Worldwide. She publishes about digital innovation, education systems, entrepreneurship and African economic development.
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Raven Solomon
Certified speaking professional, author, futurist and CEO of the Future-Ready Institute. She helps leaders navigate generational differences, inclusion and workforce change.
03Investing & Leadership
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Co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, board leader and financial-literacy advocate. She explains investing, leadership, governance and the business importance of building broader economic participation.
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