The Women Driving Chicago's Digital Renaissance: Suzanne el-Moursi

Written by Amina Elahi
Published on Dec. 02, 2012
The Women Driving Chicago's Digital Renaissance: Suzanne el-Moursi

In this monthly series, Built In Chicago highlights 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.

suzanne el-moursi

[ibimage==20797==Medium==none==self==ibimage_align-left]

WHAT DO YOU DO?
Chief Marketing Officer for Power2Switch. I am responsible for the Brand Development & Brand Equity efforts for Power2Switch. 

HOW DID YOU BECOME AN ENTREPRENEUR?
Simply because I was felt my time in "corporate America" & the agency world was up. I had a great job, title and salary but was limited to not taking risks and innovating.
 
THE BEST ADVICE YOU EVER RECEIVED?
Stay fearless, hungry and kind. That's how you will leave a legacy in the world by doing things that will have impact.
 
YOUR SECRET WEAPON?
Passion for life and knowing I am doing this job because I chose to not because I have to do it. I am very proud to be part of Power2Switch & believe 100% in the company we are building.
 
YOUR ADVICE FOR YOUNGER WOMEN?
Enter [the tech world]! We need more women in technology entrepreneurship. No one can or will stop you. But do think about how you can leave your mark. What do you want your legacy to be? That's what matters.
 
YOUR ROLE MODELS?
Nelson Mandela and my parents. Both of them stand for values I live by: dedication, hard work, passion and kindness.
 
Connect with Suzanne on Twitter and Built In Chicago, and add her to your network on LinkedIn.
 

nominate someone

 

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.