Speaking at the Global Entrepreneurship Summit,Morocco Nov 19-21

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The United States has learned through its own experience that entrepreneurship is an essential driver of prosperity and of freedom.”
— Secretary of State John Kerry

The U.S. government runs numerous programs that promote economic and social entrepreneurship around the world.This year, that commitment to fostering entrepreneurship, innovation, and economic prosperity will be reaffirmed at the 2014 Global Entrepreneurship Summit. #GES2014

This fifth annual Summit will convene thousands of participants on November 19-21 in Marrakech, Morocco, and will highlight the impact of technology on modern entrepreneurship.

Joe Biden Vice President of the United States of America and Penny Pritzker Secretary of Commerce, United States Department of Commerce will be in attendance and speaking .

I will be a judge on the women in entrepreneurship pitch day : This event will provide an opportunity for women entrepreneurs to give a 3-minute pitch of their business to judges and the audience. It is also an opportunity for corporations to make high level social impact investments to support women’s economic empowerment and job creation.

I will also be speaking on the Panel : What inspired me to change the world: tales of challenge and innovation .Dialogues with dynamic innovators on the increasingly powerful role their innovations play in developing their communities and defining the global economy.