Data journalist Sherrell Dorsey on her new book, 'Upper Hand: The Future of Work for the Rest of Us'
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Data journalist Sherrell Dorsey on her new book, 'Upper Hand: The Future of Work for the Rest of Us'

Jan 29, 2022 · 46 min

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Data journalist and entrepreneur Sherrell Dorsey is a Seattle native whose story is a powerful testament to the potential of kids in overlooked communities, and to the possibilities that emerge when their paths are cleared. Dorsey is founder and CEO of The Plug, a venture-backed news and insights platform covering Black startups and ecosystems. Her new book is Upper Hand: The Future of Work for the Rest of Us. Read an excerpt from Dorsey's book on GeekWire: Seattle’s ‘Motown of tech’ changed Sherrell Dorsey’s life — now she’s passing it along See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  1. 0:00 Introduction and Sherrell Dorsey's Vision
  2. 0:47 Todd Bishop's Welcome and Introduction of Sherrell Dorsey
  3. 2:15 The Importance of Sherrell Dorsey's Book, 'Upper Hand'
  4. 4:24 Growing Up in Seattle and Family Influence
  5. 7:10 Grandfather's Journey to Seattle and Boeing
  6. 11:55 Connecting Family History to Current Role
  7. 15:14 TAF and the Path to Microsoft
  8. 19:59 Teaser for Post-Break Discussion
  9. 20:37 Microsoft Internship and Crisis Moment

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