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ABOUT JOSEPHINE
Josephine Kant is a startup coach, investor, and leader within global startup ecosystems, with a strong focus on diversity and mentorship. She has played pivotal roles at organizations like Y Combinator and Google for Startups, where she has executed strategies to foster entrepreneurial success across the globe. Her work is characterized by a deep commitment to understanding diverse perspectives and telling their stories, a mission that started in her youth. Her leadership style emphasizes empathy, teamwork, and a consensus-driven approach to decision-making, balancing between various opinions and making tough calls when necessary.
IF YOU DON'T MANAGE YOUR TIME, SOMEONE ELSE WILL.
Josephine Kant
JOSEPHINE IN A NUTSHELL
Principal
Dogwood Ventures
area of expertise
General Management Netherlands ๐ณ๐ฑ
companies Josephine has worked for
JOSEPHINE AS A LEADER
Success for Josephine means aligning her day-to-day actions with her values, surrounded by great people and working on meaningful problems. She considers herself successful not only because of her professional achievements but also because she remains true to herself and her ideals. Her success is rooted in her ability to foster an inclusive and empowering environment for the startups and individuals she works with, facilitating their growth and helping them navigate their challenges effectively.
Leadership is not about telling others what to do.
Great Leaders are often in the background.
The future of leadership is self leadership.
When I think of a leader, I think of a conductor directing an orchestra.
BALANCE DIFFERENT OPINIONS, MAKE TOUGH CALLS.
Josephine Kant
JOSEPHINE ON LEADERSHIP AND IMPACT
Josephine's leadership philosophy centers around the impact she can create by aligning her actions with her values. She strives to work on meaningful problems and surround herself with people who not only inspire but also challenge her, believing that success comes from a place of authenticity and purpose. She highlights the importance of self-care and knowing when to rest, which she learned the hard way early in her career, to maintain high performance and well-being.
JOSEPHINE ON CREATING INCLUSIVE ECOSYSTEMS
Josephine actively supports the next generation of leaders by mentoring startup founders and creating initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion within the startup ecosystem. She leverages her positions to foster environments where young leaders can thrive and learn from one another, emphasizing the importance of peer support and collaborative growth.
USE CONSENSUS-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING EFFECTIVELY.
Josephine on becoming a better leader
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