# How I Built Resilience: Taha Bawa of Goodwall

- Show: [How I Built This](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this)
- Published: 2020-07-30
- Length: 18m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2020-07-30-how-i-built-resilience-taha-bawa-of-goodwall

## Summary

Taha Bawa, co-founder of Goodwall, explains how his social networking platform connects high school and college students with scholarships, colleges, and job opportunities. He discusses the company's mission to level the playing field for underprivileged youth, its pivot to offer virtual work experience during the pandemic, and advice for Gen Z graduates navigating a shrinking job market. Bawa also shares insights on managing young talent and the importance of resilience and entrepreneurial thinking in times of economic crisis.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2020-07-30-how-i-built-resilience-taha-bawa-of-goodwall#t=0) Introduction: Taha Bawa and Goodwall's Mission
- [1:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2020-07-30-how-i-built-resilience-taha-bawa-of-goodwall#t=60) Goodwall's Platform and User Experience
- [4:25](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2020-07-30-how-i-built-resilience-taha-bawa-of-goodwall#t=265) Origin Story and Social Impact Focus
- [6:50](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2020-07-30-how-i-built-resilience-taha-bawa-of-goodwall#t=410) Navigating the Pandemic and Revenue Strategy
- [13:12](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2020-07-30-how-i-built-resilience-taha-bawa-of-goodwall#t=792) Advice for Gen Z and Entrepreneurship
- [15:45](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/how-i-built-this/2020-07-30-how-i-built-resilience-taha-bawa-of-goodwall#t=945) Managing Gen Z and Future Vision

## Topics

- [Direct-to-consumer & e-commerce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/direct-to-consumer)
- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Validation & product-market fit](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/validation-and-product-market-fit)
- [Starting a product company](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/starting-a-company)

## Most relevant to

companies scaling up

## Mentioned

- Goodwall (product)
- LinkedIn (company)
- UNICEF (company)
- U.S. Bank (company)
- NASA (company)
- Oxford (company)

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