Entrepreneurship as a Mindset, Not a Role
with Ella Hazard and Valentina Rappa
Entrepreneurship as a Mindset, Not a Role
with Ella Hazard and Valentina Rappa
Friday, June 21st | 9-10:30 am PT
Virtual
The WCS Entrepreneur Circle (E-Circle) is a program designed for entrepreneurs who identify as women to communicate, reflect, and connect with each other and overcome barriers specific to female entrepreneurs. The E-circle meets virtually on a monthly basis to share advice, discuss challenges, and offer support. Engage with investors, mentors and coaches, industry experts, and more!
Registration Fee:
- WCS Member ticket: FREE
- Non-Member ticket: $15
Interested in membership? Please learn more and apply:
MEET OUR SPEAKERS
Ella Hazard
Managing Director, Armstrong World Industries
Ella Hazard, RA, NCARB, LEED AP, serves as the Managing Director at Arktura Ventures, an innovative branch of Armstrong World Industries dedicated to exploring new solutions in architecture, design, engineering, and construction. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, Ella champions a human-centered approach in team-building and innovation, emphasizing the value of misfits and nontraditional paths in enriching collaborative environments. Known for her unique perspective as a “sparkly, mixed-race kid from a one-stoplight town,” Ella leverages her background and empathetic insights to drive meaningful innovation and reshape industry norms. Her leadership is marked by a dedication to fostering environments where diverse teams can thrive, underscored by her belief in the critical role of varied experiences in achieving successful outcomes.
Valentina Rappa
Sr. Sustainability Manager, Circular Economy, Rheaply
Leading the charge for sustainability consulting services and all things related to the circular economy. When she’s not presenting webinars or speaking on Rheaply’s behalf, Valentina partners hand-in-hand with Rheaply’s most innovative enterprise clients, working to understand the current state of their circularity journey and helping them plan a future that centers circularity within their business operations.