Channel: Microsoft

Category: Science & Technology

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Description: This inspirational entrepreneur is building economies in underserved communities around the U.S by democratizing opportunities that technology can provide. Olguin raised one of the largest Series A rounds ever for a female, Latinx-led company, and as CEO and co-founder, she oversees Bitwise's operations teams, tech-focused training programs, and software development. Kevin talks with Irma about resilience, what it takes to overcome adversity, and giving back to your community.    Also check us out at microsoft.com/en-us/behind-the-tech Subscribe to Microsoft on YouTube here: aka.ms/SubscribeToYouTube Follow us on social: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/microsoft Twitter: twitter.com/Microsoft Facebook: facebook.com/Microsoft Instagram: instagram.com/microsoft For more about Microsoft, our technology, and our mission, visit aka.ms/microsoftstories