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I’m an entrepreneur and had the privilege to serve the country as a cabinet official…

Articles by Dilawar

  • Leading in Uncertain Times
    Mar 27, 2020

    Leading in Uncertain Times

    Today marks two weeks since Team Lumiata, like many others in the valley, said goodbye to our workspace and went to…

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  • My First Year as Lumiata CEO
    Apr 22, 2019

    My First Year as Lumiata CEO

    Today marks my one year anniversary as CEO at Lumiata. It also marks Lumiata’s reset as a company.

    10 Comments
  • My Next Challenge, and What Inspired It
    Jul 10, 2018

    My Next Challenge, and What Inspired It

    I am excited to share that I have joined Lumiata as CEO. Few challenges so profoundly impact millions of Americans as…

    35 Comments
  • Thank You, Team!
    Apr 12, 2018

    Thank You, Team!

    These lines are hard to write. After some of the most phenomenal years of my career, I am leaving Freshworks.

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    Member Board of Directors

    Small Business Majority

    - Present 8 months

    Economic Empowerment

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    Founder, California Entrepreneurship Taskforce

    California Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)

    - 2 years 1 month

    Economic Empowerment

    Founded this public-private initiative in partnership with the Governor's Office of Economic Development to drive inclusive entrepreneurship in rural and inland communities in California. Drove awareness of resources among main street businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Advised on policy to ensure equitable access to capital, resources, and networks for California small businesses

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    Commissioner

    White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders

    - 3 years 7 months

    Economic Empowerment

    Appointed by President Barack Obama to advise the White House on policies affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The commission engaged the AAPI community across the country on behalf of the President and federal agencies.

    As chair of the Economic Growth Committee, led the White House’s engagement with entrepreneurs and innovators. Liaised with SBA and the Department of Commerce and held convenings with entrepreneurs promoting federal resources for access to capital and…

    Appointed by President Barack Obama to advise the White House on policies affecting Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The commission engaged the AAPI community across the country on behalf of the President and federal agencies.

    As chair of the Economic Growth Committee, led the White House’s engagement with entrepreneurs and innovators. Liaised with SBA and the Department of Commerce and held convenings with entrepreneurs promoting federal resources for access to capital and initiatives such as the President’s Exports Council.

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