Aflevering #4 | Navid Mohamadi | "Bridging Gaps, Building Futures"

?? Journeys of Empowerment - Episode 4 ?? Today, we’re joined by Navid Mohamadi, founder of SHEXON. We met at the DNNL Demo Day Event, where Navid delivered one of the 11 highly energizing pitches from a group of inspiring social-impact entrepreneurs, each on transformative missions. The DNNL program is a 12-week journey of intensive training, coaching, mentorship, and guidance, perfect for rising stars like Navid. Navid’s story is one of turning his own early childhood experiences & experience as an international student into a mission to bridge the gap for others. With a Ph.D. in supply chain and operations management, Navid combines his expertise in sustainability with a commitment to tackling one of the job market’s most overlooked challenges: the talent gap affecting international graduates. In this episode, Navid shares: - How his journey from an international student to founder of SHEXON inspired a platform built on community, mentorship, and meaningful connections; - The early childhood experiences that shaped his intrinsic motivation to care for the people around him; - The importance of resilience in his personal and professional journey, and how it fuels his commitment to helping others thrive; - The waste of talent he witnessed, as highly skilled international graduates leave the Netherlands due to a lack of networks and support; - SHEXON's mission to empower students, ensuring they feel confident, prepared, and supported as they pursue their careers; - How companies can tap into SHEXON’s network to engage diverse talent, strengthen employer branding, and drive inclusion. With a focus on social impact and global collaboration, Navid is not only connecting people but fostering a vision for a future where diversity and sustainable careers go hand in hand. Tune in to explore how Navid and SHEXON are creating lasting impact in the lives of students and the companies they work with! Just a few key takeaways: - The importance of mentorship and community-building in creating career pathways for international graduates; - How embracing diversity in talent creates stronger, more inclusive companies; - The role of sustainability in Navid’s vision for a fair and thriving job market. Resources Mentioned: - LinkedIn Navid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/navid-mohamadi-phd/  - Linkedin Shexon: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shexon/  - Instagram Shexon: https://www.instagram.com/shexon.official/  Curious about the power of Positive Reinforcement? Check out our sponsor: https://neotopia.nl  Quarterly Foundation Allyship: Join Freshtable's mission to make an impact: https://freshtablefoundation.nl