People I (Mostly) Admire 19. Marina Nitze: “If You Googled ‘Business Efficiency Consultant,’ I Was the Only Result.”
Mar 13, 2021
Marina Nitze, the former CTO of the Department of Veterans Affairs and a fierce advocate for foster care reform, shares her extraordinary journey from building websites for soap stars at age 12 to leading a federal agency at 27. She discusses her unique approach to tackling bureaucracy and the pressing challenges within the foster care system. Marina also opens up about her experience with Type 1 diabetes, emphasizing the importance of personal responsibility and innovative dietary solutions in managing health.
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Early Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Marina Nitze started her first business at three, selling magazine subscriptions.
- By twelve, she designed websites for soap opera stars, earning significant income.
Hacking High School
- To accelerate her education, Marina exploited a loophole in her high school's rules.
- She graduated early and skipped a year of college, prioritizing her business.
Efficiency Expert
- Marina transitioned from web design to business process re-engineering.
- She even wrote "Business Efficiency for Dummies" due to her expertise.