Meet ystark! YP: Andrew Engel
Andrew Engel |
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Occupation/Title/Place of work |
Technology/CTO/LightSpeed Technologies |
Age |
33 |
Why are you interested in Stark County’s Young Professionals initiative? |
To network with other great minds. |
What would you share to encourage other people to join? |
My knowledge and life learned lessons. |
Did you grow up in Stark? If so, where? If not, where did you move from and why? |
I grew up in Stark. I am from Hartville and now Canton. Moved to Canton because of family and work. |
Why do you stay in Stark County, from both a personal and professional point of view? |
Because Stark county needs help and growth and I want to help facilitate it. |
What do you like MOST about Stark County? |
It is very grass roots. |
What would you change about Stark County if you could? |
I would make sure everyone has the opportunity and tools by fixing infrastructure issues to give everyone a chance to thrive. |
What do you see as valuable opportunities for YPs in Stark County when it comes to career opportunities, cultural access, leadership or community involvement opportunities? |
There is a wealth of knowledge in its people that is being underutilized just waiting to be put to use. |
What would attract more YPs to Stark County? |
Better infrastructure and high tech jobs. |
What do you do in the evenings or on the weekends for fun in Stark County or NE Ohio? |
Aquaponics, hackerspace, movies, competition shooting. |
Could you see yourself spending your lifetime in Stark County and if not, what would cause you to leave? |
I would leave if my ability to create opportunity and growth were impeded. |