I sat down with Elise Awwad, DeVry University’s first female CEO in its 90+ year history.
She’s making waves, headlines, and pushing boundaries as an innovator and thought leader in tech, AI, and education—three areas that consistently shut out women and ethnic minorities and are typically represented by Silicon Valley “tech bros.”
The last time Elise and I sat down for a second candid conversation was over a year ago when I wrote a Forbes story based on a report DeVry University released about AI in the workforce.
Now, in this one-of-a-kind conversation, we pull back the curtain and take a peek into:
The CEO and president’s journey as a leader
What it’s like being the only one like you in the room
And how to balance your well-being as a leader when so much is at stake
Elise and I also explore:
The barriers women face when securing venture capital and leading in AI
Why it’s diversity in AI leadership and development is critical
The emotional toll of being a business leader in 2025
Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and all major platforms.
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