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Braving Entrepreneurship: Insights from Nextdoor Co-Founder Sarah Leary
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Το περιεχόμενο παρέχεται από το Kristina Driscoll. Όλο το περιεχόμενο podcast, συμπεριλαμβανομένων των επεισοδίων, των γραφικών και των περιγραφών podcast, μεταφορτώνεται και παρέχεται απευθείας από τον Kristina Driscoll ή τον συνεργάτη της πλατφόρμας podcast. Εάν πιστεύετε ότι κάποιος χρησιμοποιεί το έργο σας που προστατεύεται από πνευματικά δικαιώματα χωρίς την άδειά σας, μπορείτε να ακολουθήσετε τη διαδικασία που περιγράφεται εδώ https://el.player.fm/legal.
In this episode of the She’s Brave Podcast, host Kristina sits down with Sarah Leary, the co-founder of Nextdoor, to delve into the intricacies of entrepreneurship and the journey behind building a billion-dollar company. Sarah shares her invaluable insights on the importance of courage, strategic partnerships, and understanding your audience. From navigating failures to embracing non-scalable tactics, Sarah’s wisdom offers key lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs at any stage of their journey. Join Kristina and Sarah as they explore the power of community, authentic connection, and the relentless pursuit of one’s dreams. Tune in for a captivating conversation filled with actionable advice and inspiration for anyone ready to brave the world of entrepreneurship.
About Sarah:
Sarah Leary is a Venture Partner at Unusual Ventures, specializing in Seed and Series A investments across enterprise and consumer startups. With a rich background spanning over 25 years, Sarah has cultivated extensive experience as an entrepreneur, investor, board member, and technology leader. Renowned for her pivotal role as the co-founder of Nextdoor, the world's largest neighborhood social network, Sarah led the charge in product development, marketing strategies, growth initiatives, and international expansion over a decade. Under her leadership, Nextdoor burgeoned from its inception to nearly $100 million in revenue, amassing a global reach spanning over 270,000 neighborhoods. Prior to Nextdoor, Sarah made significant contributions to industry-defining platforms such as Epinions, Shopping.com, and Microsoft Office, where she spearheaded product and marketing endeavors. Currently serving as an Entrepreneur in Residence at Harvard University and a board member at Spindrift Beverage Co, Sarah remains deeply involved in the startup ecosystem as an advisor and mentor. Beyond her professional pursuits, Sarah finds solace in pursuits like golfing, traveling, indulging in literature, cherishing family time, and navigating the streets on her Vespa.
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Instagram: @sarahleary
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