Road To Seven

“By 2030, there is an expectation of $8.5 trillion revenue loss in global economies because of talent shortage.” -Anu BidaniAre your kids armed with the skills they need to thrive in a future workforce?My guest Anu Bidani is passionate about empowering the next generation through instilling a love of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.During her 20 years at Scotiabank, she worked with brilliant tech-minded interns, but realized that these sought-after skills were not the norm when it came to the younger generation — including her own children.In 2015, she left finance and devoted herself to fixing this disconnect, founding STEM MINDS and Inno-Hive, companies with the mission to make 21st century skill-building accessible and enjoyable!While there are initiatives supporting STEM learning in University settings, they aren’t aimed at the right group. “The problem does not lie in adulthood. It lies in childhood,” Anu says. “If you don’t expose your children at the right age with the right skills an