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Forum

Tue, Jun 17, 2008 -- 10:00 AM

Muslim Women Entrepreneurs


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Forum talks with a group of local Muslim women who have started social or business ventures. We find out about their lives and careers -- and common misconceptions about their faith.

Host: Michael Krasny

Guests:

  • Amra Tareen, venture capitalist and founder and CEO of Allvoices, a new social media site
  • Dian Alyan, founder and president of the GiveLight Foundation, a crisis relief organization seeking to create durable orphanages in response to natural disasters
  • Farhana Khera, executive director of Muslim Advocates, a charitable organization dedicated to advocacy and education
  • Shaherose Charania, director of product strategy for the telecommunications startup JAJAH, and founder of Women 2.0, an organization promoting the collaboration and growth of women in entrepreneurship

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