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Published Aug 31, 2020

115. 3 Things You Should Know Before Leaving Your Corporate Job to Start Your Biz with Founder of Mab & Stoke, Christina Mace-Turner

Christina Mace-Turner, founder of Mab & Stoke, delves into her journey from leading roles at Apple to creating a successful startup, offering insights on navigating the transition and the power of herbal innovation, while sharing practical advice for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to switch from corporate to business ownership.
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  • Transition Motivation

    shares her journey from a corporate giant like Apple to the dynamic world of startups. Her motivation stemmed from a desire to implement great ideas, a passion she discovered while helping traditional industries transition to digital platforms at Apple 1. She admired the startup environment for its level playing field, where the success of an idea depended on its execution rather than the size of the company 1.

    You could have a great idea, but could you implement it?

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    This realization led her to leave Apple and join Flipboard, a decision driven by her aspiration to learn how to run a startup effectively 2.

       

    Startup vs. Corporate

    The contrast between corporate and startup environments is stark, as discovered. At Apple, the hierarchical structure often stifled creativity, whereas startups like Flipboard offered a flat structure where every role was crucial 3. This environment fostered collaboration and quick decision-making, essential for a startup's survival 4.

    In a startup, you're just so under-resourced that you are entirely dependent on your colleagues to perform.

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    She found this collaborative atmosphere refreshing and essential for innovation, contrasting sharply with the rigid corporate hierarchy she left behind 3.

       

    Overcoming Challenges

    Transitioning from corporate to startup life brought significant challenges for , including adapting to a heavier workload and making independent decisions. She embraced these challenges, finding gratification in running her own startup without a business partner 5. This autonomy allowed her to innovate and respond to cultural and economic shifts effectively.

    I love running a startup by myself... I can make decisions that I would otherwise have to spend a lot of energy convincing somebody else to do.

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    Her intentional approach to entrepreneurship, focusing on learning and adapting, has been key to her success 6.

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