Building a Career in Finance, VC and Tech Featuring Jess Schultz

In this episode, Katie interviews Jess Schultz, CEO of Amplify Group, about her career journey and the challenges of being a founder. Jess shares her experience transitioning from finance to tech to VC to founder and the different skills required for each role. She emphasizes the importance of finding founder-market fit and setting clear metrics and timeframes for success. Jess also discusses the pros and cons of being a solo founder and the importance of mentorship in her entrepreneurial journey. She concludes by sharing her passion for helping startups with sales and marketing and her ideal client profile.

 

[00:01:00] Navigating Career Shifts

[00:09:26] Suggestions For Getting Into VC

[00:13:11] Angel Investing

[00:18:12] Qualifications To Be A Founder

[00:22:03] The Good And Bad

[00:26:10] Mentorship

 

 

Editor: Cory Jennings 

Music Production: Dustin Belt