Selene is an MIT Boot Camp Innovation Leadership graduate, AI enthusiast, and the Chief of Staff at Chai and Velostics. With a strong background in tech and digital transformation, Selene brings an impressive breadth of experience across corporate, startup, and consulting environments. Her career demonstrates a continuous drive to learn, pivot, and empower others in fast-evolving industries.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Selene's Journey:

🔸 The Power of Lifelong Learning: Selene advocates for continuously acquiring knowledge across diverse fields, emphasizing that broad expertise opens unexpected opportunities and enables leaders to adapt in any industry.

🔸 Driving Innovation Through Challenge: Her journey illustrates how embracing new roles and challenging oneself, especially in tech and AI, can drive personal and organizational growth.

🔸 Navigating Change & Pivoting with Confidence: Selene shares insights on successfully transitioning from corporate to startups, and between industries, through a willingness to “start from scratch” and embrace change without fear.

🔸 Setting Boundaries & Balancing Life: Learn how Selene maintains well-being and productivity by setting clear boundaries, managing multiple calendars, and prioritizing self-care, providing a model for healthy remote and entrepreneurial work.

You can connect with Selene on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow her journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

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Frederick Van Staden is the founder of Kreet, a socially responsible boutique art store, and the co-founder of the South African fashion platform Look Like. With a background as a senior software engineer and team lead, he combines his technical expertise with a passion for art and community impact.

As a new father, Frederick is navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship while striving to make a meaningful difference in his local community.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Frederick's Journey:

🔸 Embrace Iteration: Frederick emphasizes the importance of taking action and iterating on ideas rather than waiting for the perfect moment or conditions. This mindset can lead to valuable learning experiences and eventual success.

🔸 Value-Based Pricing: Understanding the difference between value-based and cost-based pricing is crucial for entrepreneurs. Frederick highlights how recognising the value of what you offer can significantly impact profitability and growth.

🔸 Focus on Individual Impact: While initially aiming to donate all profits to charity, Frederick learned that investing in individuals can create a more significant and sustainable impact. This shift in perspective can help entrepreneurs balance their mission with business growth.

🔸 Leverage Your Network: Frederick found that reaching out to his personal network for professional services yielded better quality results than using freelance platforms. Building relationships can lead to more meaningful collaborations and support.

You can connect with Frederick on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Frederick's.

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Colin Banning is the current Country Director for Swiss Contact in El Salvador and the founder of team GB Consulting and Colin Banning Consulting.

With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and entrepreneurship, Colin has made significant contributions to the development of social entrepreneurship in Central America, particularly for vulnerable populations such as returned migrants and individuals with disabilities. His expertise in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices and his experience with the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development have positioned him as a leading figure in promoting sustainable business practices across Latin America.

💡 What You’ll Learn from Colin's Journey:

🔸 The Importance of Purpose-Driven Business: Colin emphasises that running a business with a purpose not only benefits the community but also enhances the long-term viability of the business itself.

🔸 Navigating Challenges in Sustainability: He discusses the complexities of implementing sustainable practices in businesses, highlighting the need for education and understanding of the long-term benefits of sustainability.

🔸 Empowering Vulnerable Populations: Colin shares insights on how to support marginalised groups, such as people with disabilities and returned migrants, by providing them with the tools and resources to succeed in entrepreneurship.

🔸 Adaptability in Entrepreneurship: He reflects on the necessity of being prepared for unexpected changes in life and business, stressing the importance of having a clear direction while remaining flexible to adapt to new circumstances.

You can connect with Colin on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ to follow his journey.

🎥 Big thanks to VidOps for supporting Founders Voyage. Use code voyage at ⁠vidops.io⁠ for 10% off expert audio, video, animation, and photography services.

👏 Props to the stellar crew: Nancy Nash, Daniel M. Melo, Carlos Javier Chacón Sánchez, Matthew Ray, and host Spencer Walker-Fooks. You bring this show to life.

🥂 Want to support the journey? Join us on ⁠Patreon⁠ and help amplify more voices like Colin's.

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