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This virtual panel of entrepreneurs provides insights and information to help students to see pathways for themselves as entrepreneurs in their field of study.
Ask an Entrepreneur is a chance for students to get up close and personal (virtually) with real-life entrepreneurs in their field. Students will be able to see real-life examples of how one can be entrepreneurial in their field of study and build their network. Partnering with various departments across campus, we set up opportunities for students to ask their burning questions to our guests in a casual yet structured environment. Students gain networking and communication skills through building these connections with innovative industry experts.
For this event, FORGE is partnering with Arizona Institute for Resilience to talk to experts in sustainability.
Dr. Ida Sami: CEO and founder of Climate NXT, a climate tech company that specializes in leveraging AI and machine learning to automate environmental due diligence consulting services. She holds a Ph.D. in Science from the University of Arizona, a Master's in Environmental Planning and Design from the University of Georgia, and both a Bachelor's and Master's in Architectural Engineering. With her extensive education and over five years of experience in climate technology and urban resilience, Dr. Sami leads Climate NXT in its mission to enhance urban resilience and make environmental consulting processes more efficient and accessible.
Andrew Arias: founder of NexoTerra, has an educational background in the life sciences, agriculture, and human health. Through professional experiences, Andrew has acquired expertise in management and business development. Andrew aspires to pursue a career that involves creating businesses as solutions to current environmental problems in the agricultural sector. His interests include sustainable agriculture, waste management, environmental science, health, and entrepreneurship. In his personal time, Andrew enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching shows, going for drives up to Mount Lemmon, traveling to the beach, and relaxing.
Nicci Radhe: grower and producer at her seed farm in the heart of Tucson, Horny Toad Horticulture Organic seeds and plants can be found at many distributors and farmers markets. Nicci’s a member of the board of directors for Tucson Organic Gardeners and has spent time volunteering at Native Seeds Search, Mission Garden, and the Community Gardens of Tucson. Nicci’s dream is to start a non-profit that educates our community on how to grow plants for food, the importance of biodiversity restoration and gardening as a way of healing trauma and living healthier.
With questions about access or to request any disability-related accommodations in this event such as ASL interpreting, closed-captioning, wheelchair access, or electronic text, etc., please contact Julie Barbier Bularzik at jbularzik@arizona.edu.