Secret Leaders with Dan Murray-Serter & Chris Donnelly Lessons From A Female Billionaire Business Founder ｜Christina Cacioppo, Vanta
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Apr 15, 2025 
Christina Cacioppo, the founder and CEO of Vanta, is a remarkable entrepreneur who transitioned from a venture capitalist to leading a $2.5B startup. She shares her unexpected journey from Stanford to building Vanta, emphasizing the importance of self-learning and overcoming imposter syndrome. Christina discusses challenges in her early days, her unique strategy of waiting until achieving $10M ARR before raising funds, and the transformative role of AI in her company. Her insights into navigating the tech world and staying passionate in entrepreneurship are genuinely inspiring.
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Founders Fill Skill Gaps
- Christina approached founding by identifying her personal skill gaps and filling them in.
- She believed anyone can be a founder by balancing their strengths against their weaknesses.
Leaving Comfort for Growth
- Christina left a comfortable job despite external doubts about her choice.
- She felt a personal friction in liking her job but not wanting to stay in it.
Hired via Web Presence
- Christina used an unconventional application process to secure a role at Union Square Ventures.
- She was hired based solely on her web presence links like Twitter and a design blog.