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Aicha Evans: “You Must Have the Irrational Belief That It Will Work Out”
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Aicha Evans: The idea is rarely the problem. Execution is sometimes the problem determination. You just literally have to have irrational belief and be determined that it’s going to work out.
Katie Harris: Welcome to View From The Top, the podcast. That was Aisha Evans, CEO of Zoox. Aicha visited Stanford Graduate School of Business as a part of you from the top, A speaker series where students like me sit down to interview leaders from around the world. I’m Katie Harris, MBA student of the class of 2024. In our conversation, we discussed the evolving landscape of the autonomous vehicle industry, Aicha’s vision for Zoox and journey to CEO, the nuances of navigating corporate transitions and acquisitions and principles guiding her leadership in a future focused company. I hope you enjoy the interview. Aicha, welcome to Stanford GSB.
Aicha Evans: Thank you for having me. I can’t believe I’m sitting here. I’m not sure what you think you’re all going to be hearing, but I’ll try my bes
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Throughout February, the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS) will be highlighting pioneers in science and technology on social media in honor of Black History Month. “I am thrilled that we are recognizing these trailblazers for their contributions,” says Sharnnia Artis, assistant dean of the ICS Office of Access and Inclusion (OAI). “Black History Month allows us to pause and celebrate Black visionaries and pioneers who are often overlooked in our society.”
We start with the following 10 pioneers, whose lives span 1918 to present day. The first was born less than 60 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, and all but two were born during the Jim Crow era. Against this backdrop of legal discrimination, these pioneers led significant advances in the fields of science and technology, all while breaking barriers and challenging stereotypes. A younger generation of leaders is now following suit, achieving ground-breaking success and further expanding access to opportunities for underrepresented communities.
Katherine Johnson
Born in West
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