Seattle Growth Podcast w/ Ahmad Corner and Jamie Shindler
S6 Ep. 9: Community for Young Professionals
With an economy that is booming across many industries, Seattle offers an abundance of professional opportunities. And so many good jobs have precipitated a flood of transplants, especially of the young and well-educated variety.
How do all these newcomers find a sense of community in a city that is growing and changing so rapidly — and one that is not exactly known for its welcoming warmth (hello, “Seattle freeze”)?
Episode 6.9 of the Seattle Growth Podcast shares stories from communities that are being formed to facilitate connections among professionals who yearn for social connections and support.
Ahmad Corner, CEO of YPGroup, discusses founding a community hub based on the principle that people are at the heart of what makes businesses or communities work well. He and his VP of Operations, Jamie Shindler, recount lessons they have learned in bringing together more than 13,000 young professionals in Seattle.
** fast forward to 26 min mark for the story**
