Published Jan 30, 2019

#110 - Avni Patel Thompson and Kat Manalac

Entrepreneur Avni Patel Thompson discusses the operational and emotional challenges of scaling and ultimately shutting down her childcare startup, Poppy, sharing key lessons on transparency, resilience, and the pursuit of meaningful work.

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#110 - Avni Patel Thompson and Kat Manalac

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Embracing Kindness

Transparent Leadership Conversations

Transparent Investor Communication

Evaluating Startup Viability

Scaling Challenges

Passion and Purpose

Entrepreneurial Philosophy

Modern Village Experiment

Embracing Change

Entrepreneurship Insights

Entrepreneurial Reflections

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Navigating Startup Challenges

Processing Grief and Healing

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Operational Challenges

Entrepreneurial Insights

Shutting Down Process

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Operational Challenges

Entrepreneurial InsightsAvni Patel Thompson shares her reflections on the lessons learned from her startup journey with Poppy and her plans for future endeavors. She emphasizes the importance of transparency, continuous learning, and maintaining passion for solving meaningful problems.

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Shutting Down Process

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