Taha Bawa, Co-founder and CEO, Goodwall; Board Member, Generation Unlimited
- Taha is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Goodwall, which has a goal to give 100 million youth opportunities.
- He’s a board member of Generation Unlimited.
Podcast
Overview
Discover how Taha Bawa, Co-founder and CEO of Goodwall, is on a mission to empower 100 million young people worldwide. Through innovative technology and a focus on mentorship, Goodwall is bridging the gap between young talent and opportunities, while addressing pressing global issues like the widening skills gap. Learn from Taha’s journey and insights on the importance of believing in oneself and creating sustainable change for the future.
00:39 – About Taha Bawa
- Taha is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Goodwall, which has a goal to give 100 million youth opportunities.
- He’s a board member of Generation Unlimited.
- He’s a technology pioneer of the World Economic Forum.
- He’s a fellow member of the Young Presidents Organization.
16:39- How do you ensure diversity and inclusion within your organization?
- Remote-first organization: Goodwall’s remote-first approach allows it to attract talent from diverse geographical locations, ensuring representation from different countries and cultures.
- Merit-based hiring: The organization prioritises hiring the best individuals for the job regardless of age, nationality, or background, focusing solely on quality and skills.
- Recognition of diversity: Goodwall values diversity and acknowledges that talent can come from unconventional backgrounds, actively seeking out individuals with varied educational and experiential profiles.
18:21- What are some of the global issues you think need more attention? And how can the youth contribute to these issues?
- Widening skills gap: Addressing the growing disparity in skills between job requirements and available talent is crucial to unlocking trillions of dollars in unrealized revenue and preventing social unrest.
- Youth empowerment: Engaging young people in skill development initiatives and providing them with opportunities for meaningful employment can mitigate the risk of humanitarian crises and foster economic growth.
- Global collaboration: Stakeholders across continents must work together in assessing talent, providing relevant skills training, and creating job opportunities on a large scale to tackle the widening skills gap and promote socio-economic stability.
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Learn more about Taha Bawa: LinkedIn
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Profile
- Taha is the co-founder and chief executive officer of Goodwall, which has a goal to give 100 million youth opportunities.
- He’s a board member of Generation Unlimited.
- He’s a technology pioneer of the World Economic Forum.
- He’s a fellow member of the Young Presidents Organization.
