How it all started... Back in 2019, Saif Bhatti was juggling classes at Northwestern University, majoring in industrial engineering and philosophy. One day, after learning about the alarming rates of wildlife poaching, he found himself inspired to make a difference. If youâve ever witnessed the beauty of wildlife, you understand why conservation matters. With this motivation, Saif launched Renoster while in school, kickstarting a journey into tech-driven conservation. Todayâs story is all...
9 days ago â˘Â 3 min read
If youâve achieved something big, trust me, itâs not because you grinded. You see, growing up my parents always urged me to work hard. As immigrants, they believed in the power of hard work, and they made sure I did too. They worked long hours, never complained, and pushed me to do the same. So, I followed their example. I studied late into the night, signed up for every extracurricular, and always put in the extra effort But something wasnât adding up. Even though I was giving 110% all the...
16 days ago â˘Â 2 min read
Seriously, do NOT start a project. What? Lena, isn't OCE all about starting your own passion project or biz?. Yes. But really, please donât start a project. Let me explain⌠But FIRST If you are new, welcome to OCEâs weekly newsletter curated for the ambitious youthâŚhere are some articles you missed from previous weeks: đ 3 Steps to market your passion project Read More â đ¨ Best tools for building your passion project Read More â đ Ready for some real talk? Read More â Donât confuse...
23 days ago â˘Â 3 min read
Growing up, I often believed that life would fall into place once I reached certain milestones. We convince ourselves that everything will be better once we finish school, land that dream job, start the business we've always dreamed of, get married, or build a family. But then, life happens. You are not progressing fast enough, the âmilestoneâ doesnât come, or things just donât unfold the way we envisioned. Frustration sets in. But FIRST If you are new, welcome to OCEâs weekly newsletter...
about 1 month ago â˘Â 1 min read
I just celebrated my birthday last week. Marking yet another year of figuring it all out. Constant learning, constant growthâand let me tell you, the last few years have been full of both. Starting OCE, launching a property management business, and diving into investing have really made me reflect on the power of intentionality in everything I pursue. Today, indulge me in a reflection on the career lessons I most wish I could pass on to 17-year-old Lena. But FIRST If you are new, welcome to...
about 1 month ago â˘Â 2 min read
The Internet Can Change Your Life In fact, it has already changed mine. The internet has given me a voice to advocate for causes close to my heart, gaining inspiration, building a community and learning from people who I wouldnât otherwise get to connect with. It has offered me opportunities beyond my wildest imagination to say the least. Yet 99.9% of the population, probably including you, is not even beginning to tap into this tool. Oh, we use the internet, we consume it. But most do not...
about 1 month ago â˘Â 4 min read
I just spent 6h this weekend training my new operations assistant for my property management biz. Am I proud? You bet. To me, nothing beats the peace of mind knowing my teamâs got it handled. My goal today is to teach yaâll how to onboard team members helping you 10x your project,. Over the past week, we onboarded 3 properties, set up the management system to each, we are also in the negotiations stage to sign another client over a 20% partnership. Sure, this might seem small compared to what...
about 2 months ago â˘Â 2 min read
Itâs rough being a teen in America these days. Youâre told that without a 4.0 GPA, your future is basically over before it starts. So, you scramble to get those perfect grades, all for the chance to join the rat race to get into the same top schools as everyone else. Once youâre in, the pressure doesnât let upâyouâre herded like cattle toward the âdream jobsâ of medicine, law, or engineering. Because any other path means youâre doomed. Or maybe youâre taught to idolize âdisruptiveâ startups...
about 2 months ago â˘Â 3 min read
Hey Changemakers, It turns out that over 50% of new grads end up in shit jobs after finishing school. Today's story shows how to take that harsh reality and turn it on its head. We are talking about a liberal art grad who managed to get into one of the most coveted organization AND built an global startup from the ground up. Her energy is simply off the charts and we met her earlier this week at OCE's summer cohort. Letâs dive in⌠But FIRST If you are new, welcome to OCEâs weekly newsletter...
2 months ago â˘Â 3 min read