Listen "51 - đď¸ Bridge to Women's Safety - Assiye SĂźer and Jitte SjĂśsäter"
Episode Synopsis
Assiye and Jitte are the co-founders of Sphere, an innovative impact tech company dedicated to creating a safer world for women. With a mission to empower women and advocate for their safety in urban environments, they have navigated numerous challenges in building their startup, including team dynamics and product development. Their journey reflects resilience, adaptability, and a commitment to social change, making them inspiring figures in the entrepreneurial landscape.đĄ What Youâll Learn from Assiye and Jitte's Journey: đ¸Â The Power of Diverse Teams: Emphasising the importance of having co-founders with complementary skills and perspectives, they highlight how differences can lead to a more balanced and effective team dynamic. đ¸Â Resilience in the Face of Adversity: Their experience with setbacks, including team changes and funding challenges, illustrates the necessity of perseverance and adaptability in the startup world. đ¸Â Community Engagement for Impact: They discuss the significance of building a community around their app, which not only serves as a platform for safety but also fosters empowerment and shared experiences among women. đ¸Â Learning from Failure: Both Assiye and Jitte stress that failure is a part of the entrepreneurial journey, and the key is to learn from mistakes and keep moving forward, emphasising that progress is more important than perfection.You can find the link to our in-person events â â â â â â â â hereâ â â â â â â â .You can follow Assiye and Jitte on â â LinkedInâ â here and here, respectively, to learn more about her journey!đĽ Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at â vidops.ioâ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.đ Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier ChacĂłn SĂĄnchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.đĽ Want to support the journey? Join us on â Patreonâ and help amplify more voices like Jacquesâ.#FoundersVoyage#Entrepreneurship#Podcast
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