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Mishell Ekunsirinde, Karen Pevenstein, Jackelyn Dacanay, Kailee David, Julian Sirkin and Emily Zaccardi speak at the “How To Be A Side-Hustler: A Definitive Guide” panel at General Assembly Boston Tuesday. PERRY SOSI/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

How to Be a Side-Hustler: A Definitive Guide event says it takes honesty, passion to work for yourself

Amanda Cappelli January 30, 2020
Five millennial side-hustlers at a“How To Be A Side-Hustler: A Definitive Guide” panel revealed the sacrifices and rewards that come with running a side business as a full-time worker.
Moderator Mat Budelman and speakers Rene Chen, Leahanna Savain, Judith Anderson and Ben Little at the “Future Design: The Next 35 Years in an Evolving Industry” event on the future of artificial intelligence Tuesday at General Assembly Boston. CHRISTOPHER GOUGH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Boston AIGA panel celebrates 35 years of design, looks ahead to more collaborative future

Irene Chung January 23, 2020
A panel hosted by AIGA Boston Tuesday focused on the challenges the design industry faces and how it has and will continue to evolve over time.
Beth Santos speaks at the “How She Got There: An Evening with Female Entrepreneurs” panel Thursday at the General Assembly Boston location. COURTESY OF MEI LI ZHOU FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY

Female entrepreneur panel speaks at General Assembly, shares professional expertise

Shaney Sze October 2, 2018
Five female entrepreneurs gathered to speak on a panel in the General Assembly Boston workplace, where young professionals lounged on red sofas, talking code and design and working on laptops. Groups of college students traveled to GA to hear what the five women had to share.
People taste test foods at the “Ladies Lounge: 2018 Spring Wellness Expo” on Thursday. General Assembly gave attendees a chance to sample products from local wellness startups. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Startup expo helps women spring into wellness, find career fulfillment

Hannah Shearer April 23, 2018

Outside the windows of General Assembly Boston, the sky and the buildings seem to blend together in shades of gray, but the energy among the women in attendance seemed to bring the space to life and...

Sen. Eric Lesser speaks at the Millennial Engagement Initiative. The event aimed to engage with millennials in addressing problems and concerns their generation has. PHOTO BY JACQUELINE YI ZHOU/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

SPARK Boston hosts discussion about millennials’ civic engagement

Diana Leane March 20, 2018

Matt Wittman, 27, of Cambridge, had been looking to become more politically involved when a friend forwarded him an email about an event geared toward improving millennial engagement in government....

Lydia Bowers, Nina Joan Kimball and Jennifer Irvine sit at a panel on wage inequality at the General Assembly Boston Tuesday night. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Panel discussion educates residents on upcoming equal pay legislation

Solange Hackshaw December 6, 2017

Boston groups Just Us Gals and Ladies Get Paid held a panel discussion to educate women on upcoming equal pay legislation in Massachusetts.  The State of Equal Pay panel brought about 100 people...

General Assembly Boston hosts “Battle for Net Neutrality, Politics and Innovation” on Sept. 27. PHOTO BY RACHEL SHARPLES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Net neutrality loss could hurt Boston businesses

Jordan Saliby October 5, 2017

Imagine a world where the next great war was fought online. According to speakers at General Assembly Boston, it’s a reality that might not be so far off. Last Wednesday, General Assembly Boston...

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