Episode 14: Network & Learn from Role Models

Whether we’re talking about the fear of failure or anything else holding you back, confidence is the key to unleashing your power. Welcome to ConfidentTM with Sheri and Olivia West. Join our conversations with fierce female leaders and explore how YOU can become more confident.


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“We have a right to build our dreams as much as men do. Representation is key. But it will take time to change that. It starts with women saying ‘yes'. I have a rule to always say ‘yes', even if I feel uncomfortable. Say 'yes' first, then think ‘how’”. @JannekeNiessen

In this episode, we are honored to interview Janneke Niessen, co-founder of CapitalT, a seed fund that focuses on software tech startups. Janneke is an investor and serial entrepreneur, she has started and sold 2 international tech companies, and has won numerous awards, including Harper’s Bazaar Women of the Year 2019! Janneke is also co-Founder of Inspiringfifty, aiming to amplify female tech role models, and has launched The New Girl Code series, highlighting the wonders of working in tech.

You’re about to listen to our conversation with Harpers Bazaar Woman of the Year Janneke Niessen -- interviewed by not only Founder Sheri West, and her 16-year old daughter, Olivia, but also a panel of 10 brilliant college and high schoolers! Tune in as Janneke shares what it means to be a serial entrepreneur, gives advice to girls in STEM who may doubt their abilities, how the current COVID-19 global pandemic has affected her investing lens (spoiler alert: it hasn’t!) and soooo much more!

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