Paige is the cofounder of Nyoka Design Labs, a biotechnology startup that uses microbes to replace harsh chemicals. I talk to Paige about her unexpected path in entrepreneurship as she learned to lead on the job!
These are some books Paige recommends to learn about leadership and self-awareness:
- Tools of Titans by Tim Ferris
- The Lean Startup by Eric Ries
- The Secret Life of Your Mind by Mariano Sigman
- Whole Earth Discipline by Stewart Brand
- The Hidden Reality by Brian Greene
- 419 by Will Ferguson
To learn more about Nyoka, visit https://www.lightbynyoka.com/
P.S. Some fancy words Paige used:
- Bioluminescence: when living organisms create light
- UVic: the University of Victoria in Canada
- Kickstarter: a fundraising platform where anyone can contribute or start a project
- IndieBio: a startup accelerator that helps biotechnology companies grow
Timeline
00:00 Introduction
01:10 How did you start?
03:16 Transition to entrepreneurship
05:11 Curiousity behind leadership
08:20 Complementary team strengths
09:54 How to identify strengths
12:16 Building confidence to lead
15:00 Just do it
17:44 Making contrarian decisions
20:16 Recommended Resources
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