How to Know When It’s Time to Go

Laura Weidman Powers
Sep 4, 2018 · 10 min read
Co-founders! Where it all began.

Sometime in fall 2017 I made the decision that is was time for Code2040, the successful social enterprise I’d co-founded and run since early 2012, to have a new CEO. I don’t remember the exact date I came to this realization, but I clearly remember the queasy-nervous feeling in my gut when I realized what I was going to do: quit my job and give up my leadership role at the organization I cared most about in the world.

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Laura Weidman Powers

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I’ve been to 44 countries. I like food, startups, yoga, and doing good. EIR @ NMV. Co-founder @ Code2040. Abt my travels: threegophers.com Abt me: laurawp.com

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