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The Drummer turned Co-Founder and CEO of Hummingbirds ft. Emily Steele
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The story of Emily Steele, the CEO & Co-founder of Hummingbirds, is one of courage and tenacity, illuminating the path for future female entrepreneurs with her inspiring example of leadership and grace. Emily Steele, a non-technical founder who smashed through barriers to shape her innovative startup, Hummingbirds, started from a local marketing agency in Iowa and went on to raise venture capital in an industry where women secure a mere sliver of funding. Emily's journey is nothing short of awe-inspiring.
Timestamps
0:00 - Preview
1:13 - Meet Emily & get to know Hummingbirds
7:20 - childhood aspirations of becoming a drummer
9:30 - Growing up under academic pressure and discovering the Enneagram
12:12 - Valuing social impact over financial success
13:12 - Mind over matter all the time
16:38 - Struggling with internal criticism at workplace
18:59 - Raising venture capital funding as women entrepreneurs
20:10 - ClientSuccess
21:10 - Building a remote team
22:30 - Establishing a women's networking group
24:24 - Women's pitch event supporting small businesses
29:55 - Prioritize time for balance
32:32 - Long trip with the family
34:24 - Embracing your superpowers
35:35 - Emily's aspirations for the future
37:32 - Follow the breadcrumbs of your curiosity
39:03 - Wednesday Women
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Emily Steele: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysteele12/
Humming Birds: https://hummingbirds.com/
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