Cassidy Leventhal is a dynamic Vice President at University Ventures, and a distinguished member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Education. Within University Ventures, Cassidy assumes roles as a Board Member and Observer for various ed-tech and future of work enterprises, including AdmitHub, Avenica, Tiber Health, and Yellowbrick.Her impactful work revolves around forging education-to-employment pathways, earning recognition in esteemed platforms like Bloomberg, Talent Tech Labs, Education Dive, and EdSurge. Cassidy's remarkable achievements include winning a $15K Pathway2Tomorrow prize showcased at the US Chamber of Commerce and the launch of the widely acclaimed student-centered website, alternativestocollege.com.Cassidy's professional journey took root at McKinsey & Company, where she excelled as a management consultant, driving transformation initiatives across strategy, organization, and digital realms. Additionally, she spearheaded recruiting efforts across diverse colleges. Her academic foundation includes a summa cum laude bachelor's degree from Barnard College, Columbia University, and induction into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa society. Cassidy Leventhal stands as a beacon of expertise, passionately shaping the future of education and the bridge between academia and the evolving workforce.
Artificial Intelligence, Geopolitics, Regulation and Policy, Corporate Innovation, Change Management
Our society confronts a global talent shortage while facing a crisis of unemployment that is eroding our middle class. Between these twin challenges lies the Skills Gap. In this session, participants will understand the drivers of the Skills Gap and the next-generation Hire-Train-Deploy models that are solving it today. They will also learn how these models create a competitive advantage for employers who can deploy higher quality, lower cost talent while engaging clients and teams in a compelling impact mission. Perfect for executives, entrepreneurs, investors, philanthropists, and others looking to create outsized value by solving this critical societal challenge.