Precursa: The Startup Journey with Host Cynthia Del'Aria

In this episode, we dive into the realities of choosing a co-founder or partner or sharing equity with someone else. We talk about how to do this in a fair way that sets you and others up for success, and we share the potential pitfalls that you need to be wary of before going too deep too fast with someone. Whether you know it or not, this decision sets up your startup culture for years to come, and can make or break your venture… So protect yourself (and your relationships) from the beginning.

Cynthia shares these resources in this episode:

Slicing Pie (https://slicingpie.com/)

“The Four Obsessions of an Extraordinary Executive: A Leadership Fable” (https://www.amazon.com/Four-Obsessions-Extraordinary-Executive-Leadership/dp/0787954039)

Culture Index (https://www.cultureindex.com/)

DISC Assessment (https://www.discprofile.com/what-is-disc)

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (https://www.myersbriggs.org/my-mbti-personality-type/mbti-basics/)

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In this episode, we have a very special treat to kick off the New Year. Joining us today is COO, CFO, and co-founder of Precursa, and accounting genius, Sarah Jolly! Sarah shares her story of the transition from corporate to entrepreneur, talks about the challenges women and minorities have with raising money, and shares her thoughts about what we can do to shift that dynamic to create a more equitable world for all founders. This episode is absolutely packed to brimming with wisdom and insight you won’t want to miss!

Follow Sarah Jolly on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjolly1/).

Check out Sarah’s recommended resources here:

“Grow the Pie” by Alex Edmans (https://www.amazon.com/Grow-Pie-Companies-Deliver-Purpose/dp/1108494854)

“Radical Candor” by Kim Scott (https://www.google.com/aclk?sa=l&ai=DChcSEwiR0frBwOT0AhX2FtQBHQmQBt8YABAAGgJvYQ&ae=2&sig=AOD64_2sIM2sde03Zq4dM2IZ5D3xmnEYaQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwj2iefBwOT0AhVQk2oFHeVyC5YQ0Qx6BAgDEAE)

And here’s that link to Dr Dana Kanze’s TedTalk about why female entrepreneurs get less funding (and the research she did behind it): https://www.ted.com/talks/dana_kanze_the_real_reason_female_entrepreneurs_get_less_funding?language=en

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This episode of the show is a special message and heartfelt wish from Cynthia Del'Aria to you, our favorite current and aspiring entrepreneurs. We talk about the challenge and the luxury of slowing down for the holidays and how to balance that with your priorities as you’re building a startup. We discuss the importance of family, friends, and reflection during this time of year and the opportunity in endings and beginnings as we close out 2021 in preparation for ringing in 2022. This is a time for reassessment, making changes, recommitting to your why and your vision, and setting yourself up for prosperity and success in the coming months.

All of that can be difficult to balance with the expectations versus realities of the holidays, when families come together, and there is often a mix of joy and sadness, love and pain. Cynthia shares her own struggles in this area and offers wisdom to help you navigate it all so that you come into the new year whole and with no regrets.

From all of us here at Precursa, happy holidays and a very happy new year. See you in 2022!

Be sure to like, share, and subscribe to Precursa: The Startup Journey on your favorite podcasting platform and tune in for the next episode! 

Email us with any questions or comments (startup@precursa.com). Check out our website (https://www.precursa.com) for more information on getting your startup rolling. 

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In this episode of our Entrepreneur Experience series, we sit down with serial entrepreneur and corporate executive Tracey Abbott, founder of Refuge Acupuncture and global business strategist. From being a corporate executive for huge brands, like Kodak, Foot Locker and PepsiCo, to her own ventures as a Chick-fil-A franchisee and owner of a wellness and Chinese medicine business, Tracey’s experience is vast and her knowledge of what it takes to build a successful business is filled with juicy nuggets to keep you on the right path. Join us on the global journey of Tracey’s background, what she’s working on now, and her advice for how to avoid risk.

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