Sherry Shannon-Vanstone had a successful career in STEM, starting with early exposure to math and encouragement from family and teachers. She worked as a cryptologic mathematician for the NSA, faced gender barriers, and successfully built sales channels in Asia.

00:00 - Early STEM Career Influences

05:44 - Choosing Your Battles as a Female Professional

11:25 - Overcoming Challenges in the Workplace in Asia Pacific

17:17 - Working with Blackberry

23:01 - Building a Team with Authority

28:41 - The Challenges of IPOs and Market Timing

34:40 - Lessons Learned from Selling Stock Options

40:10 - Evaluating the Risk of an Acquisition

45:17 - The Power of Female Investors

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IPOs, options, acquisitions, and women in STEM with Sherry Shannon-Vanstone | WLTB Podcast #162