Engineering Your Career: Moving from MIT and Harvard to Tech Leadership with Evita Grant

Stop thinking you have to stay in one lane to reach the top. Evita Grant proves that a background in science and law creates a powerful base for leading in the tech world.

Evita discusses her path from studying chemical engineering at MIT to earning a law degree at Harvard. She explains how these different fields help her lead as a tech CEO today. You will learn how to adapt to new environments and use your skills to solve complex problems. This conversation provides a roadmap for anyone looking to make a bold career change.

ABOUT EVITA
Evita Grant is a multidisciplinary professional whose career spans chemical engineering, medical research, law, and technology entrepreneurship. Across each chapter, she has built a unique perspective at the intersection of science, systems, and society, applying both technical and legal expertise to solve complex, real-world problems.
Guided by a north star of contributing to the development of Africa and the African diaspora, her work focuses on expanding access, opportunity, and infrastructure in underserved markets. Whether in the lab, in legal practice, or building technology platforms, Evita’s journey reflects a consistent commitment to creating systems that enable people to thrive.

Key Takeaways
*Technical skills provide a strong foundation for any business role. Evita uses her engineering background to think through complex business challenges.
*Adaptability is the secret to success when moving between countries. Moving from Ghana to study in the United States helped her learn to navigate new social settings.
*A legal background helps leaders manage the complex rules of the tech world. Her law degree is a vital tool for running a technology firm.
*Diverse education allows you to see solutions that others miss. Having skills in multiple fields helps you find connections that stay hidden from others.

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Relevant Links
Follow Evita: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evitagrant/
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Chapter Markers
00:00 Iconic Women Awards Intro
01:43 Meet Evita Grant
06:03 Ghana Roots and Identity
09:14 MIT to Harvard Pivot
29:32 Escaping the PhD Box
32:34 Law Firm Culture Shock
36:03 Harvard Law to Big Law
45:45 Startup Leap and Wrap

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