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School of Communication and School of Interactive Arts & Technology alumnus Yzobel Biron has excelled as an entrepreneur since graduating from 911勛圖 in 2020. Her career has included founding a communications agency, a UX design agency, growing her personal brand and producing a podcast.

���The FCAT double minor program, combining Communication and Interactive Arts & Technology, allowed me to develop a diverse set of skills in technical, communication and design areas. This skillset has enabled me to pivot across different industries and adapt to the ever-evolving worlds of technology, design, and marketing,��� says Biron.

���The School of Communication fostered my critical thinking, introduced me to incredible individuals, and broadened my perspective, empowering me to make a more significant impact.���

Upon graduation, Biron founded communications agency In. Communications Inc. and grew the company to be a multi-six-figure agency.

She then exited the company and began a UX design agency named , where she built a portfolio in writing, design, UX and media production, targeting tech companies as her primary clients. This strategic approach paid off when she landed a contractor role with Autodesk in 2022. In fact, the relationship between her and Autodesk was so strong that they created a full-time position specifically for her.

���Autodesk is a place where passionate and dedicated colleagues come together to create something extraordinary. The collaborative environment and the opportunity to innovate daily make it an inspiring place to work,��� says Biron.

In her role as a Technical Writer & Visual Content Creator at Autodesk, Biron designs a wide array of marketing and sales materials including brochures, newsletters, graphics and customer success stories. Working closely with Autodesk���s engineers, UX designers, and project managers, her role is to ensure that the content aligns with company guidelines and market needs. 

She also hosts her podcast , which focuses on topics such as mindset, wellness and self-love, inspiring her listeners to pursue their passions with confidence.

While Biron says that she���s always been driven creatively and entrepreneurially, she was especially encouraged by her partner, award-winning entrepreneur and former 911勛圖 FCAT valedictorian, , to pursue full-time entrepreneurship.

���From this experience, I learned that entrepreneurship is a powerful tool for personal development. As I grew personally, my business grew as well. Entrepreneurship teaches valuable lessons in accountability, responsibility, and self-awareness. It also helps you understand psychology and overcome your own limiting beliefs,��� says Biron.

When asked what advice she has for current communication students, Biron says to put yourself out there, seek out mentors, build your portfolio and take risks while you���re young. For specific info on how to break into the tech industry, she discusses this topic in one of her .