From Research Scientist to CEO: Lessons and Challenges with Dr. Katherine Grill

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Join us as we speak with Dr. Katherine Grill, CEO and co-founder of Neolth, a technology company that provides personalized mental health support to teens. Dr. Grill shares her experience of transitioning from a research scientist to an entrepreneur, and provides valuable advice and lessons learned along the way. We also dive into how she applies mental health tools to her own team, the decision-making process when starting the company, and how she deals with wellness, balance, and mental health as a start-up founder. Additionally, she discusses the challenges she faces as a leader and shares her strategies for overcoming them. Tune in for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship and mental health.

 

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • The transition from a research scientist to an entrepreneur, CEO: lessons learned, advice, and fears/worries overcome.
  • The application of mental health tools to Dr. Grill’s own team.
  • The decision-making process when starting the company: risk management as a couple, setting proper milestones, and checkpoints.
  • Dealing with wellness, balance, and mental health as a start-up founder.
  • The challenges Dr. Grill faces as a leader, and her strategies for overcoming them.

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Ending Homelessness with Innovation: Insights from Elizabeth Funk

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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Elizabeth Funk, the Founder, CEO, and Chairman of DignityMoves, a nonprofit that has developed an innovative solution to end street homelessness in our communities. Elizabeth’s career experience spans various industries, including real estate, venture capital, climate technology, and several non-profit ventures. In this podcast episode, she shares her journey and how a “can do” mentality led her to find an innovative solution to combat the homeless conundrum in our communities. She also discusses how to implement a Silicon Valley startup culture in a nonprofit organization, and the value of exploring various career tracks, industries, and functions. To date, Elizabeth has served on 19 Boards of Directors, 7 of them as Chairman. Tune in for a high-energy interview that is sure to inspire and motivate.

 

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Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:

  • A “can do” mentality can lead to innovative solutions to complex problems.
  • Implementing a Silicon Valley startup culture can help to foster innovation and creativity in nonprofit organizations.
  • The value of exploring various career tracks, industries, and functions in gaining valuable experience and developing diverse skill sets.
  • The importance of working to end street homelessness and the impact it has on individuals and communities.
  • The power of serving on Boards of Directors and the value it can bring to a nonprofit organization.

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This episode is brought to you by Journey with Lei.

Journey with Lei was founded by Lei Wang, an executive coach, motivational speaker, and mountain climber. She helps leaders build confidence and empowers them to dream big, become better leaders, and achieve their highest potential.

To have a conversation and find out what Lei can do for you, schedule a consultation.