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Cristina Georgoulakis: Claim Your Space- How to Stand Boldly in Your Confidence

Leigh Burgess Season 1 Episode 120

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About This Episode

What does it mean to truly take up space? Cristina Apple Georgoulakis, a trailblazing portfolio and founder outcomes partner, joins us in this episode to share her unique journey in boldness. Travel with Cristina as we explore the pivotal moments that shaped her career and confidence, including her adventure teaching English in Spain and upon returning to the U.S., her key role in Typeform’s U.S. expansion during its hyper-growth phase. Cristina’s journey is a testament to the power of perseverance, teamwork, and personal growth. Now with Seven Seven Six, she emphasizes the importance of helping others realize their entrepreneurial dreams, while reflecting on how international ventures contributed to her own self-belief and independence. Tune in to celebrate the bold mindset and the extraordinary stories that inspire us to make positive impacts in our lives.

 

About Cristina Georgoulakis

Systems-thinking CX leader turned venture capitalist, Cristina Apple Georgoulakis values driving growth in people and organizations. She previously co-founded an e-learning SaaS platform in Barcelona. After seven years of building her career and community abroad, she moved to San Francisco to open Typeform’s first U.S. office. She’s held a number of leadership roles at hyper-growth SaaS startups where she built and operationalized teams from scratch. As an investor, Cristina is drawn to startups where technology meets human connection, emphasizing the approach to maximizing returns while keeping a keen eye on the triple-bottom line: profits, people, and process. While at 776, Cristina has invested in ScorePlay, Area 2 Farms, Givingli, Trala, LA Golf Club.

 

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LinkedIn: @CristinaGeorgoulakis

Instagram: @cris.tinaapple

X: @cristina_laki

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