From backpacker to CEO: How traveling made me a better entrepreneur

Thursday, 10 October – 14:30 – 15:30

Room: Auditorium 6/7

CEO and founder of Hitlist, Gillian Morris, will share her personal story of starting a company that now serves over 2 million users worldwide. After leaving home at age 18, she worked and travelled throughout much of Europe and Asia, building skills that ultimately set her up to be a successful entrepreneur. Hear how dealing with corrupt officials, language barriers, and cultural differences shaped a couchsurfing backpacker into a leader.