{"id":92,"date":"2022-05-11T19:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-06T19:33:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=92"},"modified":"2023-06-15T04:13:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T04:13:27","slug":"so-what-is-a-trailblazer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/ap\/blog\/so-what-is-a-trailblazer\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Trailblazer?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Trailblazers are truly the heart and soul of Salesforce. Everyone who wants to innovate and deliver success with Salesforce can be a Trailblazer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salesforce\u2019s technology helps companies of all sizes deliver customer and employee success from anywhere. The customers, partners, and technology professionals that make up the Salesforce ecosystem are seeing endless growth and opportunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a recent IDC report<\/a>, the Salesforce ecosystem will create 9.3 million new jobs and 1.6 trillion in new business revenues worldwide by 2026. This growth is powered by Trailblazers<\/a> \u2014 the learners and innovators who use Salesforce to build successful careers, companies, and communities around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Salesforce\u2019s technology helps companies of all sizes deliver customer and employee success from anywhere. The customers, partners, and technology professionals that make up the Salesforce ecosystem are seeing endless growth and opportunity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a recent IDC report<\/a>, the Salesforce ecosystem will create 9.3 million new jobs and 1.6 trillion in new business revenues worldwide by 2026. This growth is powered by Trailblazers<\/a> \u2014 the learners and innovators who use Salesforce to build successful careers, companies, and communities around the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>So, what is a Trailblazer?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Trailblazers are truly the heart and soul of Salesforce. And we\u2019ve made it our mission to pave pathways for anyone to unlock career opportunities and provide them with the tools needed to succeed.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Trailblazer \/treyl-bley-zer\/noun<\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. A pioneer; an innovator; a lifelong learner; a mover and shaker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. A leader who leaves a path for others to follow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Most importantly, a person who builds a better world for others.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    We believe everyone who wants to innovate and deliver success with Salesforce can be a Trailblazer. Whether you\u2019re just starting your career or reskilling for a new one. Whether you\u2019re an experienced leader helping teams to deliver digital transformation or an entrepreneur building business apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The opportunities are truly endless, and we invite everyone to explore the possibilities. Here, we celebrate some of our amazing Trailblazers and explore how you can start your own Trailblazer journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Who are Trailblazers?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Trailblazers come from all walks of life and deliver success in a variety of roles. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are a few Trailblazer Stories to show the beautiful diversity of our community, pathways to success, and opportunities to give back:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/a>Brian Owens, Business Systems Analyst<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Brian<\/a> and his fiance had a pivotal conversation about their future in January 2020. Soon after, Brian decided to pursue a tech career and went all-in on learning with Trailhead, Salesforce\u2019s free online learning platform<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After many hours of studying, building apps in his Trailhead Playground<\/a>, and networking with the Trailblazer Community<\/a>, Brian earned his Salesforce Admin Certification<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Brian landed his first job as a Salesforce Business Analyst in April of 2020. He is eager to help others follow in his footsteps and co-hosts certification study groups and spreads the word about Salesforce to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    \u201c<\/span>To me, being a Trailblazer means not having all the answers, but having the confidence to learn new skills and grow.\u201d<\/p>\nBrian Owens<\/cite><\/blockquote>\nBusiness Systems Analyst. Atlanta, Georgia<\/span>\n