At 23-years-old, Ziad Ahmed is our youngest trailblazer to date. In this episode, Simi catches up with the CEO/Co-Founder of JUV Consulting, a purpose-driven Generation Z consultancy that works with clients (small businesses, non-profits, and major corporations) to help them authentically reach young people. To date, the company has worked with 20+ Fortune 500 companies (Unilever, VF Group), has been profiled by the New York Times, and has established full-time offices around the U.S. 

A recent graduate of Yale, Ziad began JUV consulting in 2016, while still in high school. He previously founded a non-profit, Redefy, committed to furthering equality. Ziad has done significant work in progressive politics, having worked for the US Department of State, Hillary Clinton's 2016 Campaign, Martin O'Malley's 2016 Campaign, and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman. He is also an active speaker as well as leader and advisor for Women's March Youth Empower, Yara Shahidi's EighteenX18, and various other campaigns and movements that focus on encouraging young people to become more civically engaged. ​ In this episode, Simi and Ziad engage in a passionate discourse on the state of entrepreneurship, JUV's value proposition, and what's next for the young leader.

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