marissa evans alden
@mevans1
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Sawyer Founder, Brooklyn. From an evolutionary perspective, the smarter the animal, the more it plays...
ny, ny
Joined March 2009
RT @lukesophinos: Industry-specific vertical software companies will eat some of the most iconic internet businesses of the last decade, in….
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Sawyer Stories: Sitting Down with Director of Sales, Arianna Maglio @sawyer
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Working at a start-up is one of the most exciting, fulfilling, and difficult journeys you can embark on during your professional career…
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Excited to be part of this great conversation in @bostonglobe with @linrod about how the pandemic has changed our idea of parenting during the workday! As we work from home, the spillover of kids and family into working lives is unmistakable.
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The Future of Work from @GlobeIdeas: The pandemic forced a decade's worth of change into a year. Here's what it will mean for jobs, inequality, and the economy.
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Stories like this @nytimes @julianahyekim shares the heartbreaking reality of the loss of extracurriculars and friends, teammates and activities for our children! It’s critical we help our kids reconnect with one another and themselves.
Seven New York City teenagers talk about missing after-school activities during the pandemic year. "These activities and organizations are so important. They might just save somebody’s life, you know?"
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No new to report here, but women in the workplace should not be afraid to disclose their pregnancies. I shared my advice with @nbcnews and @MikaKYV365 on how to share you are expanding your family with colleagues, your boss (or in my case, investors.).
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“Working mothers are an enormous asset to any organization,” says Marissa Evans Alden, co-founder and CEO of Sawyer. “You should position your news as a blessing not only to you personally, but to...
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Thanks @BizDownload for highlighting the @sawyer mission to inspire kids to discover their passions, while giving parents opportunities to keep their children busy, entertained and learning each and every day:
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To all my fellow working moms, we are almost there. In the meantime, don’t forget to prioritize your own well-being. cc: @drchristinekoh .
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Having felt what is possible when my brain is allowed to operate in a state of sustained, quiet focus, I feel a renewed urgency for self-preservation. Here are five recommendations.
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So true, @cdpearson! Our kids have been one of the sole bright spots during the #COVID19 pandemic. As parents, we need to show them our gratitude & make sure we’re finding time for play & fun amid all the chaos.
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Children deserve so much credit for their resilience, and we can do a few things to give them a better 2021.
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Let’s face it: it’s a crazy time right now. I spoke to @WGVUPublicMedia about how I’m navigating the #pandemic personally and as a leader @sawyer – listen here:
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We meet CEO Marissa Alden, Sawyer, an online educational marketplace and platform for infants, preschool and students K-12. Marissa shares her…
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Excited to be featured in @BizWomen as a voice for women trying to balance their work-life with #parenting. Thank you to my @Sawyer team for adapting to the new normal and working every day to inspire kids to discover their passions.
'While I felt a camaraderie with my team before the pandemic, we’re an even stronger unit now that we’ve been open about our challenges and successes during this new reality.'
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RT @sawyer: Businesses of every kind have had to innovate. Our CEO and Co-Founder @mevans1 spoke with @thehelmco about spinning up a new….
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From fitness to fashion, COVID-19 is forcing businesses into unchartered territory. It’s the nimble, community-minded founders leading the way.
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"We’re all still out here." Running From Coronavirus: A Back-to-Basics Exercise Boom
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With gyms and pools closed and sports leagues shut down, a miniboom is emerging in running, a natural for social distancing.
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RT @sawyer: In her most recent interview with @businesstoday68, @mevans1, CEO and Co-founder of @sawyer, dives into her entrepreneurial bac….
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Marissa Evans Alden is a seasoned technology entrepreneur and founder with more than a decade of experience in startups. She currently serves as CEO and Co-Founder of Sawyer, which connects children,...
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