Growth Mindset Psychology: The Science of Self-Improvement 202: Systems Thinking Applied To Mindsets - Tessa Clarke, CEO of OLIO
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Feb 1, 2022 Tessa Clarke, CEO of OLIO, is a dynamic startup founder passionate about reducing food waste and fostering community connections. She shares her transformative journey from a corporate career to creating a platform that combats waste by enabling neighbors to share surplus food. Tessa highlights the barriers female entrepreneurs face in fundraising and underscores the power of a promotion mindset for success. Her experiences growing up on a farm taught her resilience and emphasized the importance of meaningful connections in driving positive societal change.
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Olio's Origin Story
- Tessa Clarke founded Olio after refusing to throw away food when moving and failing to find someone to give it to.
- She smuggled food in boxes and realized there must be an app to share food with neighbors.
Find Problems to Solve
- Stop worrying about lacking an idea and start documenting every problem you encounter.
- Then find which problem excites you the most and commit to solving it.
Flexibility Beats Idea Attachment
- Don't get wedded to your initial idea; be flexible based on market feedback.
- Focus on solving the problem, iterating and experimenting with different solutions.
