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November 12, 2024 26 mins
Dafne Tsakiris, an accomplished entrepreneur originally from Sweden, has carved out a unique path in the entrepreneurial world after launching her own venture, Launch Point, in Colorado. Her perspective on entrepreneurship is deeply rooted in the belief that success stems from unwavering confidence in one's vision and the relentless pursuit of problem-solving. Having transitioned from an au pair to a startup employee, and eventually to a business owner, Dafne emphasizes the importance of understanding finance and people management while leveraging one's network for support. Through her journey, she has demonstrated that entrepreneurship is a continuous learning process, driven by the commitment to overcoming challenges and sharing knowledge with fellow entrepreneurs.   Here’s what to expect this episode: Launch Point has grown from a solo venture to a team of six individuals, with plans for further expansion as they are currently hiring a contractor bench. Dafne emphasizes the belief and confidence needed to succeed as an entrepreneur, stressing the ability to solve problems for success. Addressing the difficulties faced when scaling a business involves tough decisions, such as letting go of employees who do not align with the company's core values and culture. Dafne emphasizes the importance of utilizing financial expertise within an entrepreneur's network to build financial structures and models for business success. Entrepreneurs like Stas Balanevsky and Dafne Tsakiris emphasize the importance of helping and influencing fellow entrepreneurs by sharing mistakes and expertise to benefit the present and future generation.   Connect with Dafne Tsakiris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dafne-tsakiris/ Connect with Stas Balanevsky: https://www.eosworldwide.com/stas-balanevsky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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