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Event name

Changing Our World, One Step at a Time - Ruben Cantu

When

Fri 10 / 30 / 2020
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Where

On Your Screen

Who can attend

Open to all

Limited Capacity: 70 spots available

Price

FREE

Organizer

Sally Van Sickle
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Ruben Cantu is a man of many talents including international public speaker, teacher, startup advisor, marketing/branding strategist, serial social entrepreneur, and award-winning filmmaker. Ruben currently serves as founding Executive Director of the Office of Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Assistant Professor at UT Austin. He is a community servant and a global citizen focused on using the power of storytelling and technology to be a bridge for peace. His key focus is on creating impactful movements that make the world a better place.

Ruben will speak about his experiences, his goals and what we can do to help him in his efforts to make Austin and the world a better place.

Rubén graduated from Leadership Austin’s Essential class of ‘14. He was nominated as Entrepreneur of the Year for Austin Under 40 in 2015. He also was nominated for Changemaker of the Year in 2016 by the Austin Young Chamber. Ruben was recognized as the 2018 Glen Baumgart Award for Visionary and Community Engagement at the UT Tower Awards.

When not working, he focuses on being a bridge between the local community and international issues that break barriers and foster peace and prosperity. He also is an avid music lover and Jeopardy enthusiast.

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