Bidjan Nashat

Bidjan Nashat

Bidjan Nashat is a co-founder of PotentialU, an app that serves frontline leaders with personalized insights and AI coaching (www.potentialu.co). Previously, he served as CEO of Atlas Corps and as an executive team member at Save the Children International and worked at the World Bank.

Latest Articles

Opinion: How last-century thinking on mobility traps tomorrow's leaders

Opinion: How last-century thinking on mobility traps tomorrow's leaders

almost 2 years ago // Inclusive development

We should challenge our outdated thinking about localization and global mobility. When we invest in the right leaders, they will lead local and global change regardless of location.

Opinion: Why we should look at localization through a talent lens

Opinion: Why we should look at localization through a talent lens

over 2 years ago // Localization

The young people, talent, and approaches we need to address global challenges are already here — but we need to be intentional about connecting the dots, Bidjan Nashat writes in this opinion.

Opinion: Remote work missing from World Development Report on migration

Opinion: Remote work missing from World Development Report on migration

over 2 years ago // Humanitarian

The entire 315-page World Bank's World Development Report 2023 on migration has only two references to remote work. This is a missed opportunity because remote work can and will eventually become a major resource for refugees and migrants.