073. Kendra Garagan | Innovating for Impact: From Startups to Social Good

In this episode, Kendra Garagan, COO of Go Big To Give Big, shares her tech background, entrepreneurial journey, and transition towards impact and sustainability. Kendra explores the challenges faced by female entrepreneurs and the role of her family in the Children's Rehab Foundation. She also discusses inspiring impact initiatives and participates in a rapid-fire giving round.

What are the unique challenges and opportunities that young entrepreneurs face in the tech industry, and how can they leverage these experiences to drive meaningful change?

Chatting with us today is Go Big To Give Big’s COO Kendra Garrigan, who shares her journey as a young woman in tech, transforming her entrepreneurial spirit into successful ventures while maintaining a commitment to social impact. Influenced by her parents, both entrepreneurs themselves, Kendra realized early in her career her preference for leading rather than following, spurring her to create and support more purpose-driven initiatives. She delves into sustainable business models and emphasizes that focusing on doing good doesn't have to hinder business growth. She then discusses her shift into a more philanthropic space, her involvement in charitable institutions, and the importance of contributing positively to the community.

Tune in and listen to Kendra’s experiences and insights that offer valuable lessons for aspiring entrepreneurs, especially in integrating innovation, business acumen, and a heart for giving. Tweetable Quotes:

“People are going to judge you no matter what you do. Who cares right? You're the only one that you have to prove something to at the end of the day.”

“Part of being an entrepreneur is finding how to do it because no one's going to give you that blueprint. But there are other females who have been there and done it. It's just about finding them and don't be afraid of asking.”

“A misconception is giving is only financial, when you're donating, but it's not. It's time. It's effort. It's promotion.”

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(0:00) Introduction to Kendra Garagan and the GoBigToGiveBig Podcast (4:01) Kendra's journey into entrepreneurship and her background in tech (8:15) Transition from Mokum Group to focusing more on impact and sustainability (13:13) The shift towards philanthropy and sustainable business practices (17:32) Kendra's personal experience with the impact of charity and the nature of giving (19:41) Challenges and encouragement for aspiring female entrepreneurs (23:16) Kendra's family's involvement with the Children's Rehab Foundation (27:09) Discussion on impact initiatives that inspire Kendra (33:52) Rapid fire giving round with Kendra Garagan (38:09) Conclusion