Ben Parr ’08 may not have found the perfect fit in his career right after graduating from Northwestern but he quickly transitioned to an organization where he thrived. Parr stayed at Mashable for over 3 years as it grew into one of the largest tech publications in the world. In the ten years since leaving Northwestern, Parr has been a journalist, investor, entrepreneur, and even an author of Captivology: The Science of Capturing People’s Attention. Don’t miss his insights on taking advantage of opportunities you didn’t even know where in front of you. Also, as a member of his 10 Year Reunion Committee, Parr shares what he is looking forward to most when he comes back to campus for Reunion Weekend.
Homecoming and Reunion Weekend (October 11-14) are cherished traditions where alumni can share a toast to the past and a toast to the future. It is a time to come home to Evanston to celebrate, reconnect with classmates, and create new memories. Visit www.alumni.northwestern.edu/homecoming andwww.alumni.northwestern.edu/reunion for more information.
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Ali Russo '13 LLM on Her New Definition of Success
Connor Regan '16 on Growing at Google
Emily Klear '12 MS on a Career Change into Couples Therapy
Emily Drewry '15 on Creating Her Own Role at Forbes
Ishan Daya '13 on Building his Business with Fellow Alumni
Carter Cast '92 MBA on Career Derailers and More
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