How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…
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At The Lincy Institute, a policy think tank headquartered at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a team of researchers interview leaders in business, government, and community organizations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Perhaps no other group could have observed the COVID-19 experience in Nevada as closely as people who had to work in person during the pandemic, in a variety of roles. In this final episode of the season, our very own, Dr. Kim Nehls, international business and higher education expert at UNLV’s Lee Business School, talks about her time interviewing teachers, healthcare professionals, public safety officers, and other essential workers who showed up despite industry closures to maintain the backbone of our economy. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made possible through The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. For more information, please follow us on social media and visit our website at www.unlv.edu/lincyinstitute.…
The pandemic and consequent shift into virtual environments showed us that internet connectivity is now a basic necessity. In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Reiman, President of The Broadband Group, a telecommunications consultant and advisory group that works with local governments, developers, and wireless providers to build robust and innovative networks. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made possible through The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. For more information, please follow us on social media and visit our website at www.unlv.edu/lincyinstitute.…
The State of Nevada was experiencing a crisis of mass incarceration and a crisis of housing when the pandemic struck. In this episode of Conversation to Transformation, we sit down with Vera Moore, CEO and Founder of True Beginnings, a formerly incarcerated woman who shares her story of trauma and triumph to help women and families impacted by the criminal justice system. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made possible through The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. For more information, please follow us on social media and visit our website at www.unlv.edu/lincyinstitute.…
Pandemics, mass shootings, and other societal crises can lead to increases in domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. In this episode, CEO of the Nevada nonprofit SafeNest, Liz Ortenberger, discusses shelter, counseling, advocacy and gives us insights on innovative ways to foster prevention. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made possible through The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. For more information, please follow us on social media and visit our website at www.unlv.edu/lincyinstitute.…
Punam Mathur is a longtime leader in Southern Nevada’s business and philanthropic community. In this episode of Conversation to Transformation, she talks about equity, compassion, vulnerability, and stepping into one’s power, as a variety of nonprofit partnerships emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made possible through The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. For more information, please follow us on social media and visit our website at www.unlv.edu/lincyinstitute.…
UNLV researchers, Magdalena Martinez, Kelliann Beavers, Taylor Cummings, and Elia Del Carmen Solano-Patricio, talk about Nevada’s Covid experience, the motivation to capture the stories of key leaders and residents, and the role of compassion and equity in leadership decision-making. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made possible through The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. For more information, please follow us on social media and visit our website at www.unlv.edu/lincyinstitute.…
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