Description

In this episode, Krista Edmunds expounds on “accidentally” falling into finance and finding her way into the innovation and FinTech spaces as the Director of Business Innovation at Barclays Ventures. She highlights the value of mentorship, the importance of entrepreneurial thinking, and explains why conquering fears (and developing circus skills) in order to take more risks can be worth it. 

Listen for advice on: 

• Thinking about mentorship as having your own personal board of directors
• Misconceptions about corporate innovation and the emphasis on technology 
• The career value of joining a board 
• Why diversity is imperative for innovation teams

To learn more: 

• Krista Edmunds (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/krista-edmunds-8153b396/
• Zoia Kozakov (Host): https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia-kozakov/
• About WIN: Women in Innovation: https://www.womenininnovation.co
• Brand Copy by Nicole Beckley

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