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Goodwall: Connecting Youth with Opportunities
TLDR Goodwall is a social network that connects high school and college graduates with jobs and scholarships, aiming to level the playing field and maximize the potential of young people. Founded by Taha Bawa in 2014, Goodwall has raised over $16 million, adapted to economic challenges, and is focused on expanding globally to provide more opportunities to youth.
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Goodwall is a social network connecting high school and college graduates with jobs and scholarships, having raised over $16 million with more than a million users.
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Goodwall aims to level the playing field and maximize the potential of young people, providing a supportive community for high school and college students to connect with opportunities like scholarships and internships.
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Goodwall was founded by Taha Bawa and his brother in 2014, inspired by their upbringing and a desire to provide opportunities and experiences to youth around the world through a mobile-first digital solution.
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Goodwall has adapted to the challenges of the economic moment by creating programs to help youth gain work experience and partnering with market leaders to grow their market share.
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Youth have the opportunity to develop resilience and entrepreneurial thinking in the face of economic challenges, with a focus on developing skills to navigate future crises.
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During tough economic times, consider starting your own business or gaining experience through volunteering to build valuable skills for the future job market.
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The younger generation, especially Gen Z, is expected to be highly resilient and conscious of financial matters post-COVID, emphasizing the importance of entrepreneurship and adaptability in the current job market.
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Taha Bawa aims to expand Goodwall's reach globally, deepen partnerships, and provide more opportunities to youth in a significant way over the next five years.
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