{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/67844b54727c8667f729b499/67845100727c8667f72b2a92?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#126 Kristine Locker | Founder & CEO @ Locker","description":"<p><br></p><p>In this episode, Kristine Locker, the CEO &amp; 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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Listen for advice on:</p><ul><li>How to optimize your network in a way that enables growth</li><li>The role of personal experiences in shaping professional resilience</li><li>Balancing your identity and professional role (especially as a founder)</li><li>Navigating gender and its role throughout fundraising and building a company&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Learn more:</p><ul><li>Zoia Kozakov (Host): <a href=\"http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.linkedin.com/in/zoia</a></li><li>Kristine Locker (Guest): <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinelocker/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinelocker/</a></li><li>Women in Innovation: <a href=\"http://www.womenininnovation.co/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.womenininnovation.co</a></li></ul>","author_name":"Zoia Kozakov"}