Youthful Wisdom: Gen Z Start-up Entrepreneur Shares How to Achieve Early Success
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In this episode, Kuan-Ning sits down with Nadine Wilke. Get to know Nadine Wilke, a 27 year old Gen Z dynamic professional and Co-Founder at Particula – a groundbreaking startup that is reshaping the digital asset landscape through innovative solutions in the realms of sustainability and web3.
Nadine’s inspiring journey from a small town to becoming an international branding expert is marked by overcoming academic challenges and pursuing personal ambitions. Facing financial hurdles, her startup successfully raised 1.2 million through incremental funding rounds. Central to her success is fostering a supportive culture devoid of ego. Discussions delve into Chainlink's role in bridging blockchain and traditional finance, the tokenization process for asset investment, building a team internationally and team building, how to hire the right people, and the annual assessments by rating agencies like Moody's. Additionally, the importance of breath work and mindset in managing stress is emphasized.
[07:45 ] Nadine Wilken's journey from small town to international branding expert
[15:30 ] Overcame low grades in school and later pursued own goals and ambitions.
[23:15 ] The startup faced financial challenges and raised 1.2 million through multiple small rounds.
[31:00 ] Building a supportive culture with no ego
[38:45 ] Chainlink is bridging the gap between blockchain and traditional financial institutions.
[46:30 ] Tokenization process for investing in assets through digital tokens
[54:15 ] Rating agencies like Moody's, Fitch, and S&P assess companies annually for credit ratings.
[1:01:58 ] Focus on breath work and mindset to alleviate pain and tension
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