{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/626149a0681c01001426b847/66d9949cd740de0852afa461?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tech Queen: Lois Melbourne –Founder/Chief Story Officer/Author at My Future Story | Chairwoman & Investor for Sensori Robotics","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/626149a0681c01001426b847/1725536245880-0ab33a23-ba08-47c4-ad77-5a521641ec4a.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Lois Melbourne served as the CEO and co-founder of Aquire Solutions for eighteen years, a company specializing in workforce analytics and talent management software. Through her work with global clients, she developed a deep curiosity about career choices and the unique stories behind them.</p><p>After selling Aquire Solutions, Lois shifted her focus to empowering the next generation. She founded the nonprofit <em>My Future Story</em>, dedicated to helping children explore career opportunities. Through workshops and presentations for students, teachers, and youth programs, <em>My Future Story</em> guides career paths, educational trajectories, and innovative ways to make informed life choices.</p><p>Currently, Lois devotes much of her time to writing novels and advocating for voting rights and civic education. In 2022, she published <em>Moral Code</em>, a novel in which the protagonist develops an ethical AI to protect children from abuse and trafficking. This reflects Lois's passion for using technology for good.</p><p>Lois is also an active volunteer for various education-focused organizations and remains deeply involved in her community. She serves as chairwoman and investor at Sensori Robotics and enjoys mentoring students, young professionals, and entrepreneurs.</p>","author_name":"Jasmine Moradi"}