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Blue Ridge Capital and iMentor founder John Griffin (right) with his mentor, Julian Robertson.

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6 Reasons the Founder of Blue Ridge Capital Believes You Should Mentor a Young Person

Jan 31, 2023 By Ari Cohen

Before John Griffin founded Blue Ridge Capital, he learned about investment from his mentor, Julian Robertson, the founder of Tiger Management and a hedge fund pioneer. The relationship was transformational for Griffin and inspired him …

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Clara Wu Tsai discusses why representation matters

Jan 12, 2023 By iMentor

Clara Wu Tsai, co-owner of the Brooklyn Nets and founder of the Joe and Clara Tsai Foundation, discusses how women and people of color have historically been excluded from the “Old Boys Club," and how …

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Former NFL Captain Justin Tuck honors the people that have mentored him

Dec 27, 2022 By iMentor

Justin Tuck recognizes the people in his life that have inspired and mentored him. These people helped turn him into a leader both on the football field and later on his journey into finance.

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Ford Foundation President Darren Walker thanks iMentor

Dec 19, 2022 By iMentor

Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation, talks about why the mentoring that iMentor makes possible is so important for young people of color across America.

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Darren Walker Explains Why Mentoring is Critical

Dec 14, 2022 By iMentor

Ford Foundation President Darren Walker shares how mentors helped him as a young professional getting started in the field of law, and why mentoring is so important for young people and their families.

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NY Giants legend Justin Tuck inspires people to mentor with iMentor

Dec 06, 2022 By iMentor

Justin Tuck explains what paying it forward means to him. He then calls on people to mentor others and help young people achieve their dreams. Sign up to become a mentor.

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Active Listening: Whitney Whiting-Gonzalez's Leadership Story

Aug 10, 2022 By Symone Henry

iMentor continuously works to amplify Black voices and experiences. We are highlighting some of the leadership stories of Black staff as they describe what motivates them to invest in iMentor students and pursue education equity …

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Equity in Education: Michelle's Leadership Story

May 31, 2022 By Symone Henry

Michelle Tsai, iMentor’s director of marketing and communications, shared how her perspective on education has been shaped by her experience immigrating to the U.S. and her connection with teachers throughout her early years in school.

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An Entrepreneur in Education: Jana's Leadership Story

May 26, 2022 By Symone Henry

iMentor's chief operating officer Jana Reed shared how her identity as an Asian American woman influences her work and why she works in the education sector.

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6 Reasons the Founder of Blue Ridge Capital Believes You Should Mentor a Young Person

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Clara Wu Tsai discusses why representation matters

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Former NFL Captain Justin Tuck honors the people that have mentored him

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Ford Foundation President Darren Walker thanks iMentor

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Darren Walker Explains Why Mentoring is Critical

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NY Giants legend Justin Tuck inspires people to mentor with iMentor

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Active Listening: Whitney Whiting-Gonzalez's Leadership Story

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Equity in Education: Michelle's Leadership Story

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An Entrepreneur in Education: Jana's Leadership Story