In this episode, Kristine Locker, the CEO & Founder of Locker, shares her journey from the real estate industry to entrepreneurship in consumer technology. She discusses the inception of Locker, a platform designed for everyday consumers to curate and save their favorite products, akin to Pinterest but focused on shopping. Kristine reflects on the challenges of being a first-time founder, the importance of networking and mentorship, and her experiences with investors. Listen for advice on:How to optimize your network in a...
In this episode, Kristine Locker, the CEO & Founder of Locker, shares her journey from the real estate industry to entrepreneurship in consumer technology. She discusses the inception of Locker, a platform designed for everyday consumers to curate and save their favorite products, akin to Pinterest but focused on shopping. Kristine reflects on the challenges of being a first-time founder, the importance of networking and mentorship, and her experiences with investors.
Listen for advice on:
- How to optimize your network in a way that enables growth
- The role of personal experiences in shaping professional resilience
- Balancing your identity and professional role (especially as a founder)
- Navigating gender and its role throughout fundraising and building a company
Learn more:
- Zoia Kozakov (Host): http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia
- Kristine Locker (Guest): https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinelocker/
- Women in Innovation: http://www.womenininnovation.co
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