EPISODE 4: KIRSTIE CHADWICK, PRESIDENT & CEO of InBIA
Kirstie talks about being a tech entrepreneur during the dot com boom, facing adversity head-on, and how she’s changing the future of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Somebody has to tell entrepreneurs when their baby is ugly. Today’s guest isn’t afraid to tell founders the harsh truths that face their businesses. Join us as we hear from Kirstie Chadwick, President & CEO of InBIA.
As a pioneer in the tech industry, Kirstie got her first taste of #StartupLife when she joined a software company in the early years before they went public. When everyone else went to Silicon Valley during the 90s dot com boom, Kirstie stayed in Florida and managed to forge a career from the East Coast. Find out how she wound up leading InBIA, a global network of incubators, accelerators and other entrepreneurial support organizations with over 2,200 members. Plus, hear why some people call her the Ice Queen.
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