Ask A Founder: What did you learn from your mother?
Ask A Founder with Mike Collins, Founder and CEO at Alumni Ventures, Almir Brljak, Chief Operating Officer, Sinn Studio Inc., and Kareem Aly, Co-Founder & CEO, Kabata
Discover how three successful leaders draw on the powerful lessons they learned from their mothers, shaping their approaches to leadership and life. Hear about the values that continue to guide them in their personal and professional journeys. Tune in for inspiring insights on optimism, compassion, and relentless dedication.
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What did you learn from your mother?
We asked these founders what did you learn from your mother? Here’s what they said:
“I learned from my mother a sense of optimism and a sense of always looking forward and never looking backwards.”
Mike Collins, Founder and CEO at Alumni Ventures
“I learned that there is a role for compassion even in competition.”
Almir Brljak, Chief Operating Officer, Sinn Studio Inc.
“I’d say the number one thing I learned was work ethic.”
She is just a warrior. She’s the hardest worker I know, never complains and just goes and gets it done. I mean, working, taking care of us as a family, keeping everything together, cooking us meals. We never had to worry about anything as kids because my mom was taking care of all of it. So yeah, I love her so much. Kudos to her for everything that she taught us.
Kareem Aly, Co-Founder & CEO, Kabata
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