From Startup Founder to KPMG Futures: Chatting with Jessica Baird Walsh

In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve welcomes back Jessica Baird Walsh, who has made big changes since her last appearance. Formerly the founder of Remote Social, Jessica now plays a key role in KPMG Futures, where she drives innovation, venture partnerships, and strategic collaborations with startups. 

Jessica shares insights on her new role, how KPMG is staying ahead in tech, and what it's like working with early-stage founders from the corporate side. She also dives into her personal life—raising three kids and running every day for two years straight!

Timestamps:
00:18 - Jessica’s return: Big changes since Remote Social
01:02 - Jessica’s role at KPMG Futures explained
02:16 - Working with early-stage startups in a corporate setting
03:50 - Why KPMG continues to invest in innovation
06:23 - Jessica’s journey from Remote Social to KPMG
08:25 - Balancing startup and corporate cultures
09:48 - The resources and flexibility at KPMG
11:08 - How having three kids shapes Jessica’s work-life balance
13:32 - Jessica’s daily habit: Running for over 760 days straight!
18:20 - Launching her passion project, Capital X
24:37 - How Capital X is helping female founders find investors
27:16 - The future of work and AI: What’s next for Jessica?

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