85: Community-Driven Success: How Female Founders Thrive Together - with Marion Siboni, Founder & CEO at La Creme de la STEM
Description
In this episode of "Women in B2B Marketing," host Jane Serra engages with Marion Siboni, founder and CEO of "La Creme de la STEM." With over a decade in tech, Marion shares her inspiring journey from employee to entrepreneur. The discussion highlights her initiative to support early-stage female founders in tech and science, addressing challenges like funding and community support. Marion emphasizes the importance of building a supportive network and gathering customer feedback.
Marion and Jane talk through:
- Marion's journey into the tech industry and her transition from employee to entrepreneur.
- The founding and mission of "La Creme de la STEM" to support early-stage female founders in tech and science.
- Challenges faced by women in the tech industry, particularly regarding funding and community support.
- The significance of building a supportive network for female entrepreneurs.
- The importance of customer feedback in refining business models and achieving product-market fit.
- Strategies for setting clear milestones and goals in entrepreneurship.
- Navigating the realities and challenges of entrepreneurship, including funding misconceptions.
- Practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including research and financial mindfulness.
- The role of angel investing and understanding the investment landscape.
- The value of building genuine relationships beyond professional interests in business.
Key Links:
Guest: Marion Siboni: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marionsiboni/
Host: Jane Serra: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeserra/
La Creme de la STEM: https://www.lacremedelastem.com/
Newsletter: https://lacremedelastem.substack.com/
Elephants, not Unicorns: https://prc.beehiiv.com/p/elephantsnotunicorns
Do Good While Doing Well: https://www.amazon.com/Good-While-Doing-Well-Financial/dp/B0CZY368YY/
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