Building Diversity in STEM with a Social Impact Startup: Ep 2 L4

• How can we increase diversity in high paying STEM jobs? Dr. Susanne Cappendijk found the answer by founding EDsnaps, a non-profit which provides mentors for students from Bronx, NY public schools.
• What is notable about her story? Dr. Cappendijk was 50 years old when she founded EDsnaps showing it is never too late to do what you’re passionate about.
• How would I describe Dr. Cappendijk? Authentic.
• The advice she shares with our L4 Community on how to start a successful social impact venture comes from hands on work and years of mentoring others.
• Her background as a pharmacology researcher gave her the knowledge of STEM needed to develop science training and mentoring programs.
• Hands on business skills as co-founder and CFO at a software company plus an MBA was used to win grants to fund and grow EDsnaps.
• Growing up in the Netherlands in a small village and moving to America where she had to fit in taught about her understanding different cultures and people. In business and personal life, collaborating with others is critical for success and growth.
• About: Dr. Susanne Cappendijk founded EDsnaps and co-founded Genivia Software. She consults with startup via Semper Clarus Consulting. She was a Professor at Florida State University. She has a PhD in pharmacology and an MBA.