Rachel Carlson
Co-founder and CEO of Guild Education, a digital platform providing upskilling opportunities for frontline workers.
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May 27, 2021 • 30min
Rapid Response: Upskilling and the war for talent, w/Guild Education CEO Rachel Carlson
Rachel Carlson, co-founder and CEO of Guild Education, champions a revolutionary approach to workforce development. She argues that company-sponsored virtual education should be as standard as health benefits, especially for frontline workers. The discussion highlights the urgency to upskill workers in our rapidly changing job landscape and the surprising ROI businesses gain from investing in employee education. Carlson also touches on how these initiatives promote diversity and economic mobility, reshaping the future of work.
Oct 11, 2019 • 34min
20VC: Guild Education's Rachel Carlson on The Benefits of Scaling Startups Outside of Silicon Valley, Why Mission and Margin Are So Tightly Integrated & Why Mums Are The Most Under-Utilised Asset In The Economy
Rachel Carlson, Co-founder and CEO of Guild Education, discusses her journey from politics to startups, inspired by her experiences during the 2008 Obama campaign. She highlights ambitious mothers as undervalued assets in the workforce and challenges misconceptions around hiring them. Rachel shares insights on finding top talent, emphasizing relationship-building and aligning mission with margins. She also reflects on relocating from Silicon Valley to Denver, noting the advantages of nurturing talent in less competitive markets.
