Lella Halloum: How Students Are S...
Lella Halloum: How Students Are Shaping the Future of Tech with IBM
Behind The Future by Aspiration Digital
S1 · E35
Nov 20, 2025
01:04:53
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In this episode, we explore how students are already shaping the future of tech, with insights from Lella, Head of IBM’s Global Student Strategy. From coding at just eight years old to leading global projects that connect students with industry leaders, Lella’s journey proves that you don’t need decades of experience to make a real difference in technology.

She shares how her early curiosity for coding, combined with entering hackathons and creating student-led projects, led her to work with IBM to bridge the gap between students and professionals worldwide. You’ll hear how she turned challenges like limited access to computer science into opportunities, including running a global hackathon with UNESCO and building a worldwide student community that continues to inspire innovation.

Whether you’re a student curious about tech, creativi ... 

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