“Network is everything. Surround yourself with like-minded people - it makes all the difference”
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Guest Overview:
Magdalena Okrzeja is a tech expert with a career spanning 15 years in software engineering and business intelligence. After working at companies like GE Healthcare and Qualtrics, Magdalena co-founded tech start-up, driven by a passion for building AI-driven sales optimization platform and navigating the complexities of entrepreneurship.
Episode Focus:
The journey of transitioning from a corporate career to founding a tech start-up. Magdalena shares her experiences and advices on overcoming challenges and the importance of resilience.
We also discuss her perspective on the evolving role of women in tech entrepreneurship and the ongoing challenges they face in the venture capital space.
What you’ll hear about:
Chapters:
(00:00) intro and guest overview
(01:34) how Magda’s entrepreneurial journey began
(03:50) what are the 'must-dos' or essential steps to transition from idea to execution
(05:17) the realities of startup life
(09:50) building a supportive network and staying resilient
(19:05) skill needed to survive your startup journey
(21:18) how to balance the demands of start up and learning
(25:50) surprises and new lessons on the start up journey
(30:06) juggling multiple roles as a founder
(35:35) the evolving role of women in tech and entrepreneurship
(40:32) advice for aspiring entrepreneurs
(42:25) future goals and closing thoughts
Links:
Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/U0zWh7QFd8E
Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3b8d5jQnxGohg7Wr5wwPAA