Träffa Dora Palfi - medlem i Innovitaskolan Advisory Board

Dora Palfi är medgrundare och CEO för imagi, ett edtech-företag som hjälper till att bygga framtidens tekniska arbetskraft. Dora har studerat, jobbat och volontärarbetat i 10 länder innan hon bosatte sig i Sverige. Här berättar hon mer om sig själv och vilka kompetenser hon ser som extra viktiga i framtiden.

Would you like to tell us a little about yourself?

- I am the co-founder and CEO of imagi, an edtech company helping build the tech workforce of the future through an inclusive and creative approach to learning to code. 

- I  have a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience with a minor in I have a bachelor's degree in Neuroscience with a minor in Computer Science from New York University Abu Dhabi, and I have studied Human-Computer Interaction at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm. I am originally from Hungary but have studied, volunteered, and worked in 10 countries before settling in Sweden.

- When I am not spending my time working on or thinking about education and gender equality in tech, I enjoy running, cycling, and I am also a yoga instructor.

What do you want to contribute to Innovitaskolan Advisory Board?

-  I find the work with Innovitaskolan Advisory Board very exciting and rewarding. I get to learn from other board members and indirectly from the students as well - I truly enjoy learning about the different projects students come up with for the Innovate Challenge awards.

- In terms of contribution, I hope to bring the entrepreneurial perspective as well as my knowledge and awareness about trends in the technology world - whether that be about AI or responsible/ethical tech. As an impact entrepreneur, I also often contribute ideas on how to support students in using technology and innovation for good - whether that be for environmental or social good.

What skills do you think our students need in the future?

- My work with imagi revolves around making sure every child has the digital competence needed to succeed in the future, and hence, of course, I believe that computer and programming skills are important. However, our approach at imagi also focuses on introducing digital skills in the context of some other very essential skills for the future: creativity, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and empathy. I believe a mix of hard and soft skills is going to be key for success.