From Layoff to Solopreneur: Lessons from a tech leader on starting your own business

Join keynote speaker and author Lorraine K. Lee as she shares her inspiring journey from being laid off to becoming a successful solopreneur. After getting impacted by the mass layoffs happening in the tech industry in late 2022, Lorraine turned uncertainty into opportunity by founding RISE Learning Solutions.

In this session, Lorraine will discuss how she got to this point in her career journey as a speaker/trainer, instructor with LinkedIn Learning and Stanford Continuing Studies, and author. She will answer your burning questions about what it's really like to start a side hustle while employed, then to build a business full-time, and will share the moments that were most pivotal in her growth. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from Lorraine’s experience and gain valuable insights into forging your own path.