Tina Fox on Mentorship, AI, and Empowering Women Entrepreneurs
Wayne Zell welcomes Tina Fox to discuss her transition from a career in medical devices and cardiology sales to entrepreneurship, focusing on her ventures with Cobalt Settlements and Women on Course. They delve into Tina's latest project, Tern Mentoring, exploring its mission, mentorship platform structure, and challenges faced in its launch. The conversation touches on the role of AI in attracting users and Tern's innovative matching algorithms. The episode concludes with Tina's insights on entrepreneurship and a tease of future collaborations.
Key Points
- Entrepreneurship often emerges from unexpected circumstances, such as Tina Fox's transition driven by family needs and the desire for a more balanced life.
- Mentorship can be a transformative experience, offering structured support and guidance from those who have already navigated similar paths, which Tina Fox facilitates through her company, Tern Mentoring.
- Creating scalable, successful mentorship programs involves understanding the needs of both mentors and mentees while leveraging technology to ensure meaningful and effective connections.
Entrepreneurs gain invaluable insights from Tina Fox, a seasoned corporate executive turned successful entrepreneur.
Tina's journey from winning her first sales contest in sixth grade to leading Fortune 500 companies and eventually founding her own businesses, including TERN Mentoring, offers a wealth of practical advice and inspiration.
Tina’s story highlights the importance of mentorship and networking, crucial elements for entrepreneurial success. Tina's experiences in balancing a demanding career with family life provide relatable and actionable strategies for entrepreneurs facing similar challenges.
Listen to find out how Tina aligned her professional goals with personal values to be more present for her family.
The podcast also delves into Tina's innovative approach to mentorship through TERN, a digital platform connecting mentors and mentees, primarily targeting universities. Her structured approach to mentorship can help entrepreneurs build valuable networks and gain guidance.
Tina's candid discussion about overcoming the challenges of:
- learning the language of entrepreneurship
- learning to raise capital
- the strategies into effective sales and business development
- finding excellent mentorship and networking to build a successful business.
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