Revisit: Where There’s a Need, There’s a Way with Diana Arango of Chefpostv Startups in Stilettos

Diana Arango is a law graduate and self-proclaimed serial entrepreneur. She graduated from the University of The Andes with a Bachelor in Law before attending Fordham University School of Law where she completed her Masters of Laws in International Business and Trade Law. Diana then spent some time working in a variety of impressive roles, mostly within the real estate sector, before eventually starting her business, Chefpost. 
On this episode, Diana walks us through her experience in starting Chefpost. She shares a bit about the inspiration behind the business, what challenges she faced, and how she was able to overcome them. 
“I think it’s very important as a founder and a CEO, you do not need to know everything very well. But you need to understand different aspects of the business because that way you can outsource and delegate, knowing a little bit about what you’re delegating.” – Diana Arango 

This week on Startups in Stilettos:

What it was that inspired Diana to start Chefpost (1:12)

How Diana turned her dream of Chefpost into a reality (2:08)

How Diana was able to balance her personal life with starting a new business (3:30)

The ways in which Diana chose to finance Chefpost (6:23)

Diana’s tips on fundraising for business (8:45)

The biggest lesson Diana learned in starting Chefpost (13:47)

How to build your PR strategy based on your type of business (15:54)

What the Entreprenista League has meant to Diana and the ways in which she’s benefited from it (22:22)


Resources Mentioned:

Dream Ventures

The Entreprenista League


Our Favorite Quotes:

“I like business, I’m entrepreneur-minded. And I am always business analyzing everything. So where there is a problem, I always try to find the business solution to it.” – Diana Arango

“I think that happens to all entrepreneurs, that you’re so passionate about [your business] that you still work extra hours and it doesn’t feel that hard.” – Diana Arango

“A lot of sacrifices, all of our savings, went into the business but we just believed so much that this was gonna work that it was the only option.” – Diana Arango


Connect with Diana Arango:

Chefpost

Chefpost on Instagram

Chefpost on Facebook

Diana Arango on LinkedIn

Diana Arango on Instagram


Connect with your Startups in Stilettos hosts:

Stephanie Cartin on Instagram

Stephanie Cartin on LinkedIn

Jessica Abo on Instagram

Jessica Abo on LinkedIn

Learn more about Jessica Abo here


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