WWN🎓 From Academia to Entrepreneurship 🚀
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Featuring Norma A. Padrón, PhD
Join us for a powerful conversation with Norma A. Padrón, PhD, Vice President in Innovation Economy, Startup Banking at JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking.
From humble beginnings in Hidalgo County, TX, to earning degrees from Duke, Pompeu Fabra University, and Yale, Norma’s academic journey laid the foundation for a successful leap into entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Norma will share how a passion for data, community impact, and learning led her from a tenure-track faculty position at Mount Sinai to leadership roles at the American Hospital Association, founding her own venture-backed startup, and now supporting early-stage companies in the innovation economy.
💡 This talk is ideal for anyone exploring nontraditional career paths, social impact, or entrepreneurial ventures.