Interested in starting your own entrepreneurial journey in business development but unsure what to expect? Then read up on our interview with Ankita Terrell, Co-Founder of My Founder Circle, located in Washington DC, DC, USA.
What's your business, and who are your customers?
My Founder Circle is a platform that helps female founders scale their businesses to be wildly profitable and in alignment with their values.
Tell us about yourself
I started my career as a fellow at a venture capital firm, then worked for a VC-backed startup before working for a nonprofit. I realized that my entire career I was given the choice of either making money or doing good in the world, and that I wanted to change the status quo—I wanted to be able to help build profitable businesses that were good for the world.
I am now the co-founder of My Founder Circle, where we work with founders in an intimate incubator-style program for 12 weeks. I also consult with founders building B Corp-style businesses.
What's your biggest accomplishment as a business owner?
Seeing the incredible founders I work with hit their stretch goals and live with intentionality and purpose.
What's one of the hardest things that come with being a business owner?
The uncertainty - there are a lot of ups and downs as a business owner, and you learn to be resilient.
What are the top tips you'd give to anyone looking to start, run and grow a business today?
- Do your market research unbiasedly - be truly curious, and go out to solve a problem your customers have.
- Cut out the noise - if someone makes you feel less than you, unfollow or unsubscribe. Don't get caught up in the comparison trap. It truly won't help you.
- Just start!
Where can people find you and your business?
Website: https://mfcmastermind.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ankitaterrell/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ankitakochhar/
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