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COVID was a setback for working women. These first-time entrepreneurs prevailed

“Women are very, very strong in terms of gaining social support, family support, informal social networks,” said Lois Shelton, a professor at Cal State Northridge who specializes in entrepreneurship and strategy. “Where women have somewhat of a disadvantage ... are accessing these business networks. That’s where men are very strong.” -- Los Angeles Times

CSUN's Nhut Ho: Why A Transdisciplinary Approach Is Key To Staying Ahead In A Changing Technological World

The pace of technological innovation shows no hint of slowing. In fact, I believe it’s speeding up. With this increasingly rapid pace comes unforeseen consequences. There is no shortage of stories of technology being used in ways that are contradictory to the innovator’s intent. Too often, a lack of diverse voices in the research and development phases fails to imagine these possibilities. -- Forbes

Cal State presidents to begin seeing pay increases

For example, some of CSU’s highest-paid presidents include San Diego State’s Adela de la Torre at $454,749, CSU Northridge’s Erika Beck at $415,952, and San Jose State President Mary Papazian at $403,433. Those campuses compare to Wayne State University in Detroit, which compensates its president at $892,760, Florida International University at $787,106, and Georgia State University at $719,720 a year, according to The Chronicle of Higher Education. -- EdSource

Billy Idol Unplugs For Radio Appearance

The live radio session also included performances of Idol classics "White Wedding", "To Be A Lover", and "Rebel Yell." 88.5 FM is a non-profit, non-commercial radio station based in Southern California and is a service of California State University, Northridge and Saddleback College; check them out online at 885fm.org. Watch the official video here. -- antiMusic

COVID was a setback for working women. These first-time entrepreneurs prevailed

“Women are very, very strong in terms of gaining social support, family support, informal social networks,” said Lois Shelton, a professor at Cal State Northridge who specializes in entrepreneurship and strategy. “Where women have somewhat of a disadvantage ... are accessing these business networks. That’s where men are very strong.” -- Yahoo! Finance

Cal State San Marcos giving free iPads to new students to bridge digital divide

Just eight of the California State University system’s 23 campuses are participating in the new CSUCCESS program, which was created to provide equitable technological access for all. The other seven participating CSU campuses are in Los Angeles, Bakersfield, Northridge, Channel Islands, Fresno, Humboldt and Vallejo (the Maritime Academy). -- San Diego Union-Tribune

VILLAS TACOS ARE TRUE TO LOS ANGELES

A natural entrepreneur, Villas staged and promoted large house parties as a teenager while attending Marshall High School. He graduated with a degree in business from CSUN in 2015. While working front of house at a restaurant Downtown, he began formulating his plans for taco supremacy. -- Pasadena Weekly

Danny Bibi, President and CEO of AdMedia, Highlights Some Feedback His Company Has Received About Contextual Targeting Advertising

Danny Bibi is the founder, president, and CEO of AdMedia. A long-time entrepreneur, Danny started his first company, an internet domain aggregator called Global Net 2000 Domain Holdings, with a partner in 1993. Here, he managed a team of 12 designers and developed an algorithm for domain registration and monetization. Danny attended UCLA from 1994 - 1996, completing a certificate program in general business studies with a concentration in real estate. He enrolled in California State University-Northridge from 1996 - 2000, where he studied business law and management, information systems, and international business, ultimately earning a bachelor's degree in business administration. While still attending classes at California State, Danny Bibi founded AdMedia in 1998. -- CRWE World

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