In todays episode I am joined by my friend Jess Wilson, who is a repeat Tech Entrepreneur and founder and CEO Women Making Waves NFT and global online shopping app, STASHD which connects western fashion brands to the Chinese Millennial Market.
Jess is actively involved in the Women in Tech, Young Entrepreneurs and Fashion tech spaces and is a regular contributor on panels for leading business events. Including FASHHACK Australia, Sydney ACYPI, Accenture, Newscorp, Starcom Media, VAMMF, PwC, ANZ . Jess was also the keynote speaking for the Tony Robbins Success Resources tour.
We discuss:
- Jess's incredible entreprenuerial journey
- The reason for starting an NFT and what it was like to go through a yaer long court case
- How she fought against her abuser with the law and won.
- Turning a horrible experience into a law changing, life changing company
- Tangible advice for anyone considering raising, boot strapping or contracting in a tech company
- Tangible and practical advice for how to navigate a difficult experience while being a Founder
- Following Gut instincts, vulnerability and taking real action !
If you find yourself in a position of just starting a tech business or perhaps you are deep in the trenches and starting to slip into doubt and burnout this episode is for you, if you've been through some challenging times in your life, or have taken some brave and vulnerable steps lately, this is your official sign and glimmer of hope to just keeping going, but go smarter. Jess will walk you through her experience shares and how she came out the other side.
What is Rebeccamendations - Business, Love & Science. ?
Rebecca Veksler, host of this podcast is the founder of SoL Cups and has created 'Business, Love and Science'. A podcast which exists as a platform to dive into all the things she is deeply passionate about outside of sustainability… business, love, human behaviour, analytical psychology and everything to do with health on all fronts including neuroscience and mental health.
"I’m so honoured and grateful for the incredible network I’ve built over the last decade as I've built my company and experienced so much personal growth. Each episode I will personally interview some of the most important people in my life. From personal friendships, mentors, entrepreneurs and generally humans that have impacted my world with their inspiring stories support and intellect."
Everyone interviewed has achieved greatness, overcome adversity, accomplished unimaginable success and have an incredible story to tell.
Stay tuned for new episodes every Wednesday!