The 4-Day Work Week | Fireside Chat with Alex Soojung-Kim Pang & Chris Yeh

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Join us at HanaHaus Palo Alto on Thursday, May 11, 2023 for an engaging fireside chat about the 4 day work week!

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<h3><strong>DETAILS</strong></h3><p>W﻿e&#x27;ve all heard about this concept of the 4 day work week, but what does it actually mean in practice? Is it possible for global tech companies and unicorn startups to implement a 4 day work week? What would it take for the tech industry to balance the benefits of a shorter work week with the demands of a constantly evolving industry?</p><p>On <strong>Thursday, May 11, HanaHaus and Orka </strong>are excited to welcome renowned authors, <strong>Alex Soojung-Kim Pang</strong> and <strong>Chris Yeh</strong>, on stage for a fireside chat to explore the <strong>intersection of work-life balance and the future of work,  with a focus on the 4 day work week</strong>.</p><p>The conversation will examine the benefits and challenges of the 4 day work week specifically in tech companies, and share strategies for improving work-life balance and mental health in the context of a rapidly changing work landscape. You&#x27;ll learn about the latest research and insights related to these topics, and come away with actionable tips for improving your own work-life balance and well-being.</p><p>This is a continuation of our Future of Work event series we kicked off in 2022. Don&#x27;t miss this exciting opportunity to engage with leading experts in the field and learn about cutting-edge strategies for thriving in the future of work. Capacity is limited, so reserve your spot today!</p><h3><strong>EVENT FORMAT</strong></h3><p>Live in-person discussion, audience Q&amp;A, and post-event networking session. </p><p>   </p><h3><strong>ABOUT THE SPEAKERS</strong></h3>

<h3>Alex Soojung-Kim Pang</h3><p>Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is director of research and programs at 4 Day Week Global, a nonprofit promoting the 4-day workweek. His trilogy of books— SHORTER: Work Better, Smarter and Less— Here’s How (Public Affairs, 2020); REST: Why You Get More Done When You Work Less (Basic Books, 2016), and THE DISTRACTION ADDICTION (Little Brown , 2013)— shows how companies and individuals can better integrate rest, creativity, and focus into digital-age lives and work. Alex has been a senior consultant at Institute for the Future and Strategic Business Insights, and during his academic career was affiliated with Stanford University, UC Berkeley, Microsoft Research Cambridge, and Oxford University. Alex received a Ph.D. in history and sociology of science from the University of Pennsylvania.</p><p>Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, Ph.D. alex@strategy.rest</p><p>Founder of Strategy and Rest: https://www.strategy.rest</p><p>Author of SHORTER, REST and THE DISTRACTION ADDICTION</p><p>Skype, Twitter, Insta, etc.: askpang</p><p>_______________________________________</p><h3>Chris Yeh</h3><p>Chris Yeh is the co-founder of the Blitzscaling Academy, which teaches individuals and organizations how to plan for and execute on hypergrowth, and of Blitzscaling Ventures, which invests in the world&#x27;s fastest-growing startups. Chris has founded, advised, or invested in over 100 high-tech startups since 1995, including companies like Ustream (investor, advisor, CEO) and UserTesting.com (NYSE: USER; advisor).</p><p>He is the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman, of Blitzscaling: The Lighting-fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies, and the co-author, along with Reid Hoffman and Ben Casnocha, of the New York Times bestseller, The Alliance: Managing Talent in the Networked Age. Chris earned two degrees from Stanford University, with distinction in both, and an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was named a Baker Scholar.</p><h3></h3><h3><strong>ABOUT THE ORGANIZERS</strong></h3><h3>HanaHaus</h3><p><a href="https://hanahaus.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HanaHaus</a> is a community workspace that combines the best aspects of café and coworking culture and cultivates a dynamic atmosphere for innovation. The concept of HanaHaus is rooted in the philosophy that great ideas spring from anywhere, and more often when people come together. HanaHaus brings people together and offers a space where they can connect, explore new ideas, and bring them to life.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.hanahaus.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.hanahaus.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hanahaus" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/hanahaus</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanahaus" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanahaus</a></p><p>Twitter: <a href="https://www.twitter.com/hanahaus" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.twitter.com/hanahaus </a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hanahaus" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/hanahaus</a></p><p>____________________________________________</p><h3>Orka</h3><p><a href="https://www.orka.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Orka</a> is a Venture Studio dedicated to empowering changemakers with the ability to create digital products and business for a better tomorrow. Orka is led by a seasoned team of designers and developers with over 15 years of experience in the online and mobile industry. We help make your business ideas shine by turning them into a flawless software product.</p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.hanahaus.com" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://www.orka.co" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.orka.co</a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/orka-fwd-limited/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.linkedin.com/company/orka-fwd-limited</a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hanahaus" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/orkafwd" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/orkafwd</a></p>

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