From Math Problems to Market Solutions: An Unexpected Path to Venture Capital with Lauren MacDonald

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Planned Happenstance: How Chance Influences Our Careers

Karissa Sorenson and Priscilla Vallejo

22 episodes

3 days ago

"Planned Happenstance" explores how chance influences career trajectories and creates opportunities for learning. Uncover stories of constructing career success from unexpected events and encounters, inspiring you to harness these moments for your own professional growth. Inspired by John Krumboltz's Planned Happenstance Theory and collective professional experience in counseling young adults through their career journeys, hosts Karissa and Priscilla are on a mission to explore the theory's 5 key themes through insightful interviews.

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From Math Problems to Market Solutions: An Unexpected Path to Venture Capital with Lauren MacDonald

Planned Happenstance: How Chance Influences Our Careers

17 minutes 2 seconds

1 month ago

From Math Problems to Market Solutions: An Unexpected Path to Venture Capital with Lauren MacDonald

From her early love of problem-solving to her current role leading investment operations at Sozo Ventures, Lauren MacDonald reflects on the chance moments that shaped her career. She shares insights on leveraging a math background in the business world, and how a pivotal friendship sparked her path into venture capital. Today, Lauren is focused on strengthening communication and operations within global teams, all while emphasizing the importance of finding your zone of genius. Join us as we explore how curiosity and connection influenced Lauren's career path and leadership growth.

👉Connect with Lauren MacDonald:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/macdonaldlaurenv

📧Contact Us: chancecareerstories@gmail.com

Music by penguinmusic - Uplifting Summer Electronica from Pixabay