The story of GenSpark
Life-changing connections can come from anywhere–all they need is an opportunity. That’s what happened one afternoon when Namita Tirath met a waiter with a computer science degree who was struggling to find a job as a programmer. Tirath, then the co-founder of Pyramid Consulting, was both inspired by the waiter’s potential and frustrated by his lack of access to proper training and the right connections. She became determined to find individuals with similar talents and help them pave the way for fulfilling careers.
And thus GenSpark was born.
Embodying a commitment to bridging the technology training gap, GenSpark is a training and employment services provider that tailors career programs to individuals at different stages of their tech career journey, empowering underrepresented professionals and preparing them for success.
Since its inception, GenSpark has trained countless candidates in over thirty career tracks, with 90% of students landing jobs through the program at organizations such as Bank of America, Delta Airlines, Accenture, and Fannie Mae.
Connections fuel GenSpark
Making connections that can change people’s lives is at the heart of GenSpark’s business, and they turned to HiHello to help maximize those relationships and ensure that every connection has maximum potential.
“[With HiHello] having everything at the tip of your fingers is amazing,” says Melinda Carrion, Head of Campus Recruitment at GenSpark, who meets and shares her HiHello card with potential students regularly. “I love the added dates, so you can place where you have met someone, then use the notes functionality to create notes to reference later.”
“[With HiHello] having everything at the tip of your fingers is amazing”
HiHello’s custom notes and tags enable the GenSpark team to not only collect meaningful data and contact information but to remember the little details of each conversation which can lead to meaningful action later on. “Traditional cards can get lost, or you forget who those people are, but with HiHello, you have so much more information.”
Rolling out HiHello for businesses can also make an impact on an organization's brand. “[Using HiHello] definitely legitimizes me as being from a tech company,” Carrion continues. "I find it valuable to add all the components to my card from websites, LinkedIn, YouTube videos, links, etc."
And the reactions she gets when she shares her digital business card with prospects? “They love it,” she says. “Every conference I go to, every networking event, I share the platform and show all the functionalities.” She laughed, “You would think I work for HiHello.”
GenSpark continues to grow globally, working to impact more lives and help people grow their careers. Most recently, they welcomed ProGrad to the GenSpark family to offer a wider range of courses and services to the growing Indian technology market.
“I’ve been using HiHello for the last 2 years, and in that time, I must have had over one thousand referrals.”
"Every conference and networking event I attend becomes an opportunity", says Carrion. “I’ve been using HiHello for the last 2 years, and in that time, I must have had over one thousand referrals.”
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