Underrepresented: Navigating Business in the United States as a Pasifika with Jessica Chin Foo
Description
From Tahiti to the global stage, Jessica Vaitiare Chin Foo shares her journey navigating entrepreneurship in the United States. She highlights how her French Polynesian heritage shapes her approach to business, the resilience required to overcome systemic challenges, and the importance of representation for diverse founders in creative industries. Jessica also emphasizes the importance of leading with heart, role of communities and networking in creating opportunities. Her ultimate goal is to empower other underrepresented entrepreneurs.
The Heart of Inclusive Entrepreneurship - in this episode we talk about:
• Cultural identity fueling innovation- helping startups thrive
• Why networks and community matter – building authentic relationships can unlock opportunities and drive growth.
• Why mental wellbeing is essential – sustaining entrepreneurs through rejection, loneliness, and setbacks.
• Navigating Racism in France and Italy- The importance of representation and empowerment to make entrepreneurship inclusive and accessible for underrepresented founders.
Connect with Jessica: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicavaitiarechinfoo/
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