About Unemployable, How I Hired Myself
An entrepreneur so determined to change the world, not even a bullet could stop her.
In Unemployable, Alysia Silberg, a startup Investor, AI expert, entrepreneur, and executive coach, shares her powerful story of survival and success, aided by the great equalizer – technology. Growing up in poverty in South Africa, Alysia experienced violence, abuse, and even a gunshot wound. Through determination and an unwavering commitment to learning, she made her way to America and Silicon Valley, becoming a lover and funder of startups, with a passion for AI.
This “unputdownable” memoir and manifesto serves as a source of inspiration for anyone who has been told, or has told themselves, that they cannot. By embracing our own superpowers, Alysia believes we can unlock our unique brilliance and contribute to the responsible advancement of technology.
Unemployable is not just about Alysia’s personal journey of self-discovery, but about the transformative power of technology and AI as great equalizers. This beautifully crafted memoir will inspire you to defy limitations, embrace your inner brilliance, push the boundaries of technology and entrepreneurship, and change the world responsibly.
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Author Bio:
Alysia Silberg is a powerhouse in the global tech arena, embodying the dynamism and innovative spirit of an entrepreneur, tech investor, advisor, public speaker, and author. She holds the esteemed title of UN Women Empower Women Global Champion, and her influence extends across borders, sectors, and industries.
Alysia is the author of UNEMPLOYABLE: How I Hired Myself and an international public speaker. She is the founder & host of the Global FiresideChat radio show, which has amassed a loyal following in over 65 countries, becoming a global platform for conversations on entrepreneurship and investing.
With a robust academic background in mathematics, statistics, and financial modeling from world-renowned institutions such as Cambridge, Harvard, Stanford, and UC Berkeley, Alysia has a profound understanding of the complex and ever-evolving tech landscape.
As a seed-stage tech investor and founder and CEO of Street Global, she is deeply involved with a host of trailblazing companies that are pushing boundaries in AI, Crypto, Health, Sustainability, and Cybersecurity. Alysia’s investment portfolio is a testament to her knack for identifying high-performing companies that are not just solving significant problems in large markets, but also redefining the future of their respective sectors.
Beyond her investment activities, Alysia is a trusted advisor to governments in Canada, Europe, ASEAN, Africa, and Emerging Markets. She contributes her expertise in startup ecosystem development, leveraging leading-edge technology for economic growth, and promoting inclusive and diversified entrepreneurship.
She is a Fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce (FRSA), the Royal Statistical Society (RSS), and the Institute of Enterprise and Entrepreneurs (IoEE). Her contributions have been recognized with awards such as the Tech Leaders Diversity Leader of the Year, UK #MicroBizMattersDay Ambassador, TechUK STEM Ambassador, Inspiring Woman in Tech, and the SA-UK Chamber of Commerce Business Woman of the Year Winner.