Keep communicating—because no business thrives in isolation. You need customers, and they need to hear from you. You often rely on partners, whether they are employees, suppliers, or collaborators in government or other sectors. Your family and friends also play a crucial role in your journey. The key is to ensure alig

Rather than prescribing advice, my approach is to share perspectives, especially when individuals starting a business seek guidance. I prioritize understanding the deeper motivations behind their entrepreneurial journey, comprehending the business context, strategy, and thought processes. I've learned that people value

Fail Quickly, because when you get into a business you got all these ideas about what's going to work, and sometimes you want to try to do all of them all at once and the problem is you'll never get there. Pick one and go with it, whichever your gut says is the best. Always trust your gut and if it doesn't work you're

Getting involved in this digital age can be difficult to network and it's strongly suggested to do it in person. Ashley worked with speaking story coaches through a VC program and one piece of advice the coaches gave her you may find helpful is improv (taking improv classes) because it helps you learn to think on your

Don't underestimate the power of personal branding. You go from nobody to suddenly somebody who a lot of people want to speak to and that really open doors because suddenly you got contacts, you can engage with them on social media people see that you're offering value upfront, you get to learn from them, you get to ha

Fortune favors the brave. Those who take risks often reap great rewards; those who are courageous are often the most successful. Take a chance in order to get what you want.