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Building Your Own Thing (Even if You Don’t Exactly Feel “Entrepreneurial”)
Ten years ago I was on the terrace at Google’s San Francisco office telling a friend, “I’m not starting a company.” She felt the same. We were happy at work, growing fast, earning well —and quite frankly would have no idea how to make that leap. Fast-forward to now: We both run our own businesses — and we’re happy we jumped. We wouldn't have it any other way. I coach a lot of professionals at that same edge. One of them — let’s call her Amy — who inspired this article, was

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Oct 67 min read


What's in a Name? Reflections on Diversity, Inclusion, and the World We Live In
I grew up in a monocultural environment. Most of my friends were Turkish, from a similar middle-class background, and I attended Turkish...

Merve Kagitci Hokamp
Mar 27 min read
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