Darlene Damm

The Impact ​Technology ​Revolution is ​Here.

Book

Do you want to make the world a ​better place and have a job that ​pays and treats you well?

Around the world, hundreds of thousands of startups, ​companies, and nonprofits are creating millions of new ​jobs in Ag Tech, Food Tech, Climate Tech, Ed Tech, Health ​Tech, Gov Tech, Ethics, and more that are saving the ​planet and solving our biggest social problems. These ​companies are part of the impact technology revolution, ​harnessing advanced technologies to solve problems that ​were previously too expensive and complex to solve.

While you might assume these companies only hire ​technologists and engineers, they hire people from all ​backgrounds, and they are hiring today.

While historically Industrial Era companies exploited the ​planet and workers to build modern society, impact ​technology companies leverage technology to heal the ​planet while also bringing dignity and good jobs to the ​workforce. Today, you no longer have to choose between ​doing good in the world and a job that pays and treats you ​well.

Your Dream Job is Here will walk you through the new ​impact technology industries and companies, the types of ​jobs available, and offer practical advice and three ​pathways to transition your career, depending on how ​much risk you are willing to take. You will leave confident ​and inspired to seek out a more meaningful job, no matter ​what your situation today.

Praise for Your Dream Job ​is Here

“As both an impact visionary and a start-up entrepreneur, Darlene Damm provides ​fascinating insights into the new startups solving our biggest social and ​environmental challenges. Digging deep into her own personal journey, Darlene ​provides a practical guide on how to get a job in the fast-growing emerging impact ​technology sectors.Your Dream Job is Here is an inspirational guide for job seekers ​and founders alike who want to tackle our world's biggest challenges and succeed ​in making a positive impact for the greater good. This book is not just for recent ​graduates, but for workers of all ages and backgrounds who wish to pivot to more ​meaningful jobs that they enjoy because of a higher purpose – making our world a ​better place. It took me five career shifts until I found my purposeful mission in life. ​How I wish I had the benefit of Darlene’s book. To the young entrepreneurs I ​mentor, I would recommend this book as a must read.”

-Vincent S.Pérez, chairman co-founder of Alternergy, board member of WWF, former Philippine Energy ​Minister, Wall Street partner, MBA lecturer, and a serial investor in sustainable seafood, eco-tourism and ​clean energy.

“Forget everything you thought you knew about technology. This ​groundbreaking book isn't just about the latest gadgets or theories, it's about ​innovations that are truly changing the world. With captivating real-world ​examples, Darlene Damm paints a vivid picture of the impact technology ​revolution, and more importantly, shows exactly how YOU can be a part of it. ​Whether you're a seasoned professional, just starting out, or need to make a ​change, this inspiring and practical guide is a must-read for anyone who wants to ​harness the power of technology for good. This book will leave you feeling ​empowered and excited about the future.”

-Karen Bhatia, Faculty Lecturer of Social Entrepreneurship at Stanford University, Visiting Practitioner at ​Cornell Tech’s Public Interest Tech Program, and former Senior Vice President leading Tech Strategy at the ​New York City Economic Development Corporation.

“Anyone who is frustrated with the state of the world today must read Your ​Dream Job Is Here. Darlene Damm creates a narrative of hope and optimism ​based on example after example of brave entrepreneurs meeting market needs, ​building successful businesses and doing so without destroying the planet. Her ​capturing of this pivotal point in human history is powerful and poignant. This ​book is a rallying cry to a generation of workers who recognize the end of the ​Third Industrial Revolution and celebrate it by creating the Fourth Industrial ​Revolution. This book is a masterclass in building that new more sustainable and ​equitable future."

-Dermot Mee, Chief Operating Officer, Singularity University.

“In Your Dream Job is Here Darlene Damm provides a thought-provoking blueprint for how ​the Impact Technology Revolution can give anyone, regardless of background, the ​opportunity to transition into a more meaningful career with better quality of life and real ​impact on the world. Read the book and find the job of your dreams!”

-Kris Øestergaard, Bestselling author of Transforming Legacy Organizations.

“We must create wealth for all people while considering how our actions impact others and ​future generations. It’s essential to provide wealth, resources, and a healthy environment ​for everyone to thrive. By doing so, we develop future customers and sustain a world that ​supports this growth. Your Dream Job is Here is a great resource for job seekers and can ​also help business leaders understand how technology is a game changer, creating a new ​generation of companies that are good for the world and its people while generating ​financial value.”

-Ignacio Juarez, Entrepreneur in energy infrastructure and former Founder and CEO of Semtive.

About Darlene

Darlene Damm is an impact-driven visionary who pioneered the impact technology industry. She ​co-founded two of the world’s first impact technology companies in aerospace and drone ​transport, and as Faculty Chair and Vice President of Community and Impact at Singularity ​University, taught and mentored thousands of founders and executives who went on to build ​impact technology companies in every industry including Ag Tech, Food Tech, Ed Tech, Climate ​Tech, Gov Tech, Health Tech, and more.

Darlene served in leadership, strategy, operational, and expert roles with Singularity University, ​Ashoka, the World Bank, nonprofits in Vietnam and Myanmar, and has spoken about impact ​technology at the United Nations, the World Food Programme, SXSW, Google, Salesforce, Intuit, ​WalMart, Sony, LG, Aramco and delivered TedX talks in Vilnius and Budapest. She has written ​articles for Harvard Business Review, Forbes, the St. Louis Post Dispatch, the OECD Forum, and the ​Qatar Foundation. A number of news outlets including TechCrunch, Fast Company, Venture Beat, ​Wired, Popular Science, Aviation Week, NPR, Gigacom, Forbes, MoonandBack, engadget, The ​Denver Post, Le Monde and 60 Minutes have covered her work in drones, rocketry and Singularity ​University impact technology projects.

Darlene received her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University, her master’s degree from Johns ​Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School for Advanced International Studies (SAIS), was a fellow ​with Japan-US Community Education and Exchange, is an advisor to the UN World Food ​Programme Innovation Accelerator, was a mentor with Google’s impact accelerator, a judge for ​Stanford BASES, and served on the Biden Administration’s Working Group on Cross Border Trade. ​She holds patents in drone technology and Authority Magazine featured her as a social impact ​hero.

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