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The Bold Lounge
Everyone has a bold story, and every story is important. This podcast presents bold stories that will inspire and enable you to free your own boldness. There is a continuum of boldness where each of these stories belongs. From true vulnerability and service to making the tough choices and taking the big leap, each episode will feature an extraordinary journey of hope and perseverance. So tune in and take your seat at The Bold Lounge, the place where bold stories are freed.
The Bold Lounge
Katie Nowak: From Vision to Venture- Crafting Bold Ideas into Reality
About This Episode
Meet Katie Nowak, a visionary leader, new venture designer, and investor who founded Kanvas, a strategy consultancy that helps companies turn new ideas into compelling business cases. Katie joins us to share her definition of boldness—one that includes persistence and the pursuit of joy against all odds. She also discusses how she navigated from a corporate career to entrepreneurship by maintaining a clear vision and understanding her "why." Katie's experiences offer invaluable lessons on reclaiming control over your schedule and remaining process-oriented to achieve long-term goals. Storytelling and networking are crucial for any startup founder, and Katie emphasizes how to effectively communicate your vision to others. Get ready for an episode packed with motivation, insights, and practical advice to fuel your own bold endeavors.
About Katie Nowak
Katie Nowak is an innovation leader, new venture designer, and investor. At her strategy consultancy Kanvas, Katie helps companies turn new ideas into compelling business cases. Her clients have raised over $350M+ in early stage investment. Katie is also on the investment team at HF Scale Partners, a fund investing in growth- and late-stage startups with a current focus on secondary market transactions. Outside of Kanvas and HF Scale, Katie is celebrated as a game-changer for startups looking to clearly articulate their message, raise money, and commercialize their products. She is an active mentor and advisor for organizations like The Venture Mentoring Team, Plug and Play Korea, Techstars, and others. Katie recently distilled her frameworks into educational content and launched her first course “Dreams to Dollars: Unlocking your Business Model” with venture capital firm Seven Seven Six Ventures. Her goal is to translate the live course into digital content, and eventually into a book.
Additional Resources
Website: www.withkanvas.com
LinkedIn: @KatieNowak
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