E6: In conversation with Yasmin Alam: Thriving as a female entrepreneur in the private jet and VC industry The Growth Garden
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The Growth Garden Episode 6: Navigating the Private Jet Industry with Entrepreneur Yasmin Alam
In this episode of The Growth Garden, co-hosts Kevin and Nikki are joined by special guest, Yasmin Alam. Yasmin shares her journey into the aviation industry, starting her own on-demand private aircraft charter company - Eclipse Air Charter and becoming a venture capitalist focused on female-founded companies. Listen as she provides valuable insight into the challenges and successes she encountered along her unique path, and advantageously managing mental health and work-life balance as a busy entrepreneur. Explore how she continues to innovate in a highly competitive industry, also touching on her methods of mentoring and training new entrants in the sector.
00:06 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:37 Exploring Yasmin Alam's Career Journey
07:56 Transitioning from Employee to Director
11:17 International Expansion and Leadership Challenges
23:51 Entrepreneurial Journey and Balancing Multiple Ventures
27:11 Challenges and Successes as a Female Entrepreneur
29:52 Maintaining Mental Health and Work-Life Balance
36:17 Reflections and Advice for Career Crossroads
37:25 Learning from Past Experiences
38:42 Conclusion and Farewell
The Growth Garden Episode 6: Navigating the Private Jet Industry with Entrepreneur Yasmin Alam
In this episode of The Growth Garden, co-hosts Kevin and Nikki are joined by special guest, Yasmin Alam. Yasmin shares her journey into the aviation industry, starting her own on-demand private aircraft charter company - Eclipse Air Charter and becoming a venture capitalist focused on female-founded companies. Listen as she provides valuable insight into the challenges and successes she encountered along her unique path, and advantageously managing mental health and work-life balance as a busy entrepreneur. Explore how she continues to innovate in a highly competitive industry, also touching on her methods of mentoring and training new entrants in the sector.
00:06 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest
02:37 Exploring Yasmin Alam's Career Journey
07:56 Transitioning from Employee to Director
11:17 International Expansion and Leadership Challenges
23:51 Entrepreneurial Journey and Balancing Multiple Ventures
27:11 Challenges and Successes as a Female Entrepreneur
29:52 Maintaining Mental Health and Work-Life Balance
36:17 Reflections and Advice for Career Crossroads
37:25 Learning from Past Experiences
38:42 Conclusion and Farewell