Work That's Worth It
You are rich in hours—around 90,000 of them! For many of you, repeating the professional paths of your parents is not appealing. Particularly because their career choices often lacked purpose and put our planet in danger. Or they devoted their lives to a great cause, but money was scarce. You are craving a broader definition of “success” and need inspiration and role models to show you a different way. That much is clear.
Thankfully many young professionals like you want careers that provide income along with impact. More importantly, you are looking for work worth your valuable time, allowing you to be part of something bigger. However, finding real examples across various industries to achieve this balance is challenging. Fortunately, the Work That’s Worth It podcast connects those dots for you.
Each episode features an inspiring ‘Disruptor for Good’ who has transformed their career hours into a powerful force for positive change. Join host Georgi Enthoven for casual, insightful interviews featuring extraordinary role models from around the globe. The hand-picked guests demonstrate how they aligned their ambitious contributions to the world with matching compensation. They will show you that it is possible to combine a worthwhile contribution with meaningful compensation by investing in yourself and making intentional choices.
Whether you're a recent graduate or an ambitious young professional eager to make a difference, Work That’s Worth It offers a roadmap to turn your career into a vehicle for personal growth and a positive impact. Don’t wait for your ‘second act’ in your career. Tune in now to unlock your potential and start creating the change you wish to see in the world from the get-go.
Work That's Worth It
S1E1: Women's Networks as Secret Sauce: A VC's Path to Impact in Latin America
Meet Christine Kenna, a General Partner at IGNIA who embodies the art of relationship-driven venture capital in Latin America. While many focus on the technical aspects of VC, Christine's success stems from her extraordinary ability to build and nurture meaningful connections – whether with entrepreneurs, fellow investors, or through the powerful women's networks she's created across Mexico and Latin America.
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Her approach transcends traditional investment metrics; it's about being a catalyst for change while helping entrepreneurs uncover their authentic selves. From co-founding Mujeres Invirtiendo to building MBA Mujeres de Mexico, Christine demonstrates how intentional relationship-building can transform entire ecosystems.
Through candid insights and compelling stories, she shares what drew her to venture capital and her perspective on impact investing. Stay tuned until the end to discover her thoughtful take on why venture capital isn't for everyone – and how to know if it's right for you.
Highlights:
- Christine’s chosen career path in VC, helping entrepreneurs realize their greatest potential.
- Defining impact investing for those who may not know what it is.
- Significant shifts in Christine’s journey that led her to become a venture capitalist.
- The characteristics that fuel her success and empower her to excel in her work today.
- Why learning from the mistakes you will inevitably make in a VC career is crucial.
- Some of the challenges Christine has encountered throughout her career.
- The role of a crystal clear “why” in her personal and professional success.
- What keeps Christine fired up in this industry and her thoughts on compensation.
- The impact mentors or sponsors have had on her journey: The Kauffman Fellows.
- Insight into the concept of standing on people’s shoulders.
- Christine’s go-to resources for those looking to get into VC.
- Why she’d like to be remembered as a change agent and catalyst.
- Her thoughts on how to discern whether you are not built for VC.
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