Episodes

  • Optimizing Energy as a Founder

    Optimizing Energy as a Founder
    Apr 3 2025
    In this episode, I explore what it means to lead and grow a business from a place of energetic alignment. Rather than reacting to pressure or hustle culture, I discuss how to manage and optimize your energy as your most valuable resource. Whether you're a founder, executive, or creative builder, this episode invites you to redefine productivity through presence and precision.
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    7 mins
  • Turning Imposter Syndrome into Curiosity in Deep Tech

    Turning Imposter Syndrome into Curiosity in Deep Tech
    Mar 27 2025
    When you're working at the edge of what's possible, of course you won't have all the answers. But that's not a flaw — that's the frontier. In deep tech, it’s easy to feel like you don’t know enough — like everyone else has it figured out. This week, I’m sharing a quick mindset shift that’s helped me personally: reframing imposter syndrome as a cue to drop out of ego and into curiosity. Instead of spinning in “I’m not qualified,” I ask, What’s here to learn? What am I being invited to explore? Curiosity softens the edges. It moves us from needing to prove something to genuinely discovering something — which is exactly what deep tech is about. For anyone building in high-stakes, high-uncertainty spaces — this one’s for you.
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    5 mins
  • How to Pick an Accelerator Program

    How to Pick an Accelerator Program
    Jul 25 2024
    In this episode I share my experiences selecting aligned accelerator programs that add fundamental value to your STEM venture.
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    11 mins
  • You Get to Feel Good

    You Get to Feel Good
    Jun 20 2024
    In this episode I talk about how your mindset affects not just how you experience your startup journey but also the tone you set for your culture. You get to feel good.
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    11 mins
  • Why You Need a Process Around Your Product Research

    Why You Need a Process Around Your Product Research
    Jun 13 2024

    Join my community of STEM founders - https://www.stembusinessacademy.com/

    Reach out to Annie if you want some help building out the backend: https://www.nobrainerbusiness.com/
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    20 mins
  • What is Product Market Fit?

    What is Product Market Fit?
    Jun 6 2024
    What we'll cover: - What is product market fit and why is it important? - How to identify my ideal customer profile
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    11 mins
  • Research Interview Best Practices

    Research Interview Best Practices
    May 30 2024

    NSF I-Corps: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/initiatives/i-corps
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    20 mins
  • Lifestyle design for new founders

    Lifestyle design for new founders
    May 23 2024
    In this episode I talk about intentional lifestyle design. How to align your business with your personal goals and well being.
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    9 mins