In this monthly series, Built In Chicago will highlight some of the most important players in our digital ecosystem: the women. From entrepreneurs to technologists, investors to academic leaders, and corporate innovators to developers, women play important and diverse roles in dozens of local organizations. Every month, we'll introduce you to five women worth knowing. Through these exclusive interviews, get to know these women through their likes, experiences, and maybe even their secrets. Here's one of them.
Linda Darragh
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WHAT DO YOU DO?
I am the new executive director for entrepreneurship and innovation at Kellogg School of Management.
BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED?
Listen to multiple viewpoints.
YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE ON A DAILY BASIS?
There is never enough time for everything—the challenge is to prioritize.
YOUR SECRET WEAPON?
Bias for action and a supportive network.
YOUR FIRST JOB?
Summer job inventorying gravel pits in Ontario for the Department of Transportation.
YOUR ADVICE FOR YOUNGER WOMEN?
Acquire some skills and experience in programming and market/customer research.
YOUR FAVORITE TRAVEL DESTINATION?
South Africa.
Connect with Linda on Built In Chicago, follow her on Twitter at @darraghchicago, friend her on Facebook, and add her to your network on LinkedIn.
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Nominate your favorite woman for future installments of The Women Driving Chicago's Digital Renaissance by emailing Amina Elahi ([email protected]). Include her name, title, organization and a 140-character description of why she deserves to be featured.
