Shiza Shahid Speaking Fee: $20,000 to $30,000
Travels From:
LAX - Los Angeles (All Airports)
Primary Topic Category:
Philanthropy
Secondary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Shiza Shahid Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Shiza Shahid is the co-founder, along with Nobel-Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, and founding CEO of the Malala Fund, which works to advance access to education around the world. She is also co-founder of Our Place, a brand of ethical kitchenware created in partnership with immigrant communities. Shahid partnered with the largest venture capital platform in the world to launch NOW Ventures, her investment fund that empowers mission-driven startups, innovators and entrepreneurs, particularly women, who are creating positive global impact.
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