Innovation Conversation: Empowering Moms, Startup Growth, and Founders' Journeys with Lottie Ormerod and Kamila Turek
The Innovation Conversation · Ricardo Pascual
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Show Notes
In this episode of Innovation Conversation, host Ricardo Pascual sits down with Lottie Ormerod and Kamila Turek, Co-founders of OttieUp, to discuss their mission to rewrite the script for moms returning to work. Combining their backgrounds in safeguarding, well-being, business psychology, and leadership coaching, Lottie and Kam are on a mission to create real change in the workforce.
They dive into:
- The founding story of OttieUp and how Lottie and Kam united their strengths to build a platform that empowers moms.
- The crucial role of their unlikely mentorship that helped them move from idea validation to MVP development.
- How they navigated early-stage growth through grants, accelerators, and preparing for angel investment.
- The challenges and triumphs of building a purpose-driven startup focused on inclusion and empowerment.
- Lessons learned from balancing impact with business growth and resilience through the startup journey.
Tune in for a candid and inspiring conversation about redefining careers, building with purpose, and the power of collaboration in the startup world.
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🕒 Key Talking Points
- Empowering moms to return to the workforce through innovation.
- How mentorship accelerated OttieUp’s journey from validation to MVP.
- Navigating early-stage funding with grants, accelerators, and angel investors.
- Lessons on leadership, resilience, and mission-driven growth.
- Building an inclusive and supportive startup culture.