Tobi Demuren has established himself as a visionary and compassionate leader in the realms of Tech and Advertising. Currently, he excels in his role at LinkedIn, the preeminent global platform for professional networking, where he spearheads advocacy marketing for the advertising business globally. Before joining LinkedIn, Tobi gained valuable experience leading European marketing for IBM& Salesforce practice, as well as working at top-tier creative agencies. Throughout his career, he has consistently demonstrated a commitment to innovation, creativity, and excellence in marketing. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Tobi is deeply dedicated to charitable work, notably in the areas of equity, diversity, and inclusion. He actively leads the strategic partnership between LinkedIn and 10,000 Black Interns, a non-profit organization committed to promoting equity and diversity for black individuals in the workplace. His passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) extends to championing people-first organizations and leading with compassion. Tobi's well-rounded career path and dedication to positive change have earned him a respected position in his field, both within his current role at LinkedIn and in his broader contributions to the industry In this episode, Alicia and Tobi discuss the following: Being the Token black student in school and standing out positively Knowing how to converse with different types of people The life-changing conversations with white teachers that shaped Tobi's worldview Advocacy marketing @ Linked In The 10,000 Black Interns initiative and its impact Connect with Tobi here - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobi-demuren-594a7088/