Khandker Ahamed
Inclusive Innovation: a concept for economic mobility and equality for all
The COVID-19 pandemic has revealed vulnerabilities and inequities in the world’s innovation economy. Often innovation is widely...
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Khandker Ahamed
- Jun 17, 2020
- 3 min
The New 4 P’s of marketing
Product, Place, Price, and Promotion: the four Ps of marketing are the very first subjects taught in marketing classes. Indeed, they have...
Khandker Ahamed
- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
Your Skin Color Doesn’t Make You a Criminal: Brothers and Sisters I Stand With You
“I can’t breathe, I can’t breathe, Officer I really can’t breathe,” were the last few words of George Floyd. He’s not the only African...
Khandker Ahamed
- Jun 8, 2020
- 3 min
CULTIVATE EMPATHY TO CREATE A BETTER WORKPLACE EXPERIENCE
Empathy is the ability to sense and understand other people’s emotions. This ability to show compassion and connect with others is...
Khandker Ahamed
- Jun 8, 2020
- 3 min
IT’S NOT AN EASY CONVERSATION, BUT A NECESSARY ONE IN THE WORKPLACE
WHY DO COMPANIES NEED TO TALK ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE? The workplace is the most important environment to discuss mental...
Khandker Ahamed
- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
RESPONSE TO COVID-19: SHOULD YOU PRIORITIZE YOUR MARKETING BUDGET ON SALES OR BRAND AWARENESS?
From connecting with our loved ones to work and social life, COVID-19 has transformed the way we live, work, and socialize. In a crisis...
Khandker Ahamed
- Jun 8, 2020
- 4 min
BUILD A WHOLE-CHILD CURRICULUM TO CREATE PATHWAYS FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK
In the next few years, education will transform drastically! We will see more involvement from the local community, corporations, and...
Khandker Ahamed
- May 20, 2019
- 4 min
The Actions Of The Future Are Driven By The Principles Of My Past
16 years ago, I witnessed my Bengali parents lose hope due to my father’s illness. He was diagnosed with Idiopathic Torsion Dystonia. Due...
Khandker Ahamed
- Apr 17, 2019
- 5 min
BRANDING YOURSELF AS A COLLEGE STUDENT
Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, and Warren Buffett are three different people that work in three different fields--but, they’re considered...
Khandker Ahamed
- Mar 25, 2019
- 3 min
IT’S TIME TO START CARING ABOUT YOU ❤️
For a long a time, I have been extending love outwards, because I was taught to be kind to others, care for others and be generous to...
Khandker Ahamed
- Dec 23, 2018
- 3 min
WHAT IS MENTAL HEALTH LITERACY AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO EDUCATE TEENS ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH?
Based on a recent study from the Journal of Adolescent Health, adolescents with mental health symptoms are twice as likely to drop out...
Khandker Ahamed
- Dec 17, 2018
- 5 min
SOLVING THE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS THROUGH EMPATHY, SELF-CARE, AND CULTURALLY-RELEVANT EDUCATION
Co-authored by Khandker Ahamed, Danny Tsoi, and Mahmoud Khedr One year ago today, three friends started a conversation about mental...
Khandker Ahamed
- Apr 9, 2018
- 2 min
THE POWER OF BUILDING A STRONG INNER CIRCLE
Co-author: Ngozi Francis From the moment you are born, almost everything is chosen for you. From your name to your family to your gender,...
Khandker Ahamed
- Feb 23, 2018
- 3 min
WHAT I LEARNED FROM STUDYING ABROAD IN ARGENTINA?
“I am pleased to inform you that your application to participate in the CCNY-UNTREF Program in Buenos Aires is approved.” When I first...
Khandker Ahamed
- Feb 7, 2018
- 5 min
HOW I TURNED A BAD ACADEMIC YEAR INTO ONE OF MY BEST PROFESSIONAL YEARS
Growing up, I was always told that getting straight A's is the only way to success, so I made it my priority. Especially when you’re born...
Khandker Ahamed
- Feb 7, 2018
- 3 min
WHY DOES HIGHER EDUCATION NEED TO CHANGE: A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
According to a recent McKinsey study, "Only one out of four employers believe that traditional universities are doing an adequate job of...
Khandker Ahamed
- Feb 3, 2018
- 1 min
HIGHLIGHTS OF 2017!
This was my highlight for 2017. I’m blessed because I had the opportunity to help those in need with some of my friends. It was a great...