Career Discovery Channel: Forbes’ @endeavoringE
1. How do you want your name to appear?
As it’s enunciated: Elmira Bayrasli
2. Describe your first “real” job. What are you doing now?
My first real job was as a mail girl at the corporate law giant Sullivan & Cromwell. Put me off of banking and law, so I went into government/public service. For the past 20 years I’ve been working to save the world. Today I work with entrepreneurs who are.
3. What was the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Say “No.”
4. Brag. Tell us about something really great or that you’re proud of or excited about.
Writing - articles and a book!
5. 40 under 40. Ones to Watch. Most Powerful. So many lists out there….. who is on your list (and why)?
People who believe in me:
- Tara Agacayak
- Ercument Bayrasli
- Francesca Binda
- Michael Green
- Kelly Hoey
- Darcey Howard
- Lucy Marcus
- Stephen Kinzer
- Melek Pulatkonak
- Lina Srivastava
- Parris Whittingham
6. What do you plan to accomplish by February?
I’m a worrier. Working on switching the vowels and becoming a warrior, for me. I’ve spent my whole life fighting. And still, I don’t know how to persevere. Let’s see if I can get to a worry-free E. by February.
