02. Empowering Yourself - Signe Julie Valeur Bodholdt - Founder & CEO Valeur Growth

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Summary

Welcome to this week's episode, featuring Signe Julie Valeur Bodholdt - the founder and CEO of Valeur Growth, also Ex-Lunar and Virgin.

In this episode, we delve into the nitty-gritty of what happens post-funding in tech startups. As leaders in the tech world, once the funding has been secured, there's a new set of expectations and challenges to grapple with. Signe, drawing from her rich experience as a CEO, CMO, CCO and an advisor, gives us a deep dive into this intriguing realm.

This is a must-listen episode for all leaders in the tech world, especially CMOs. We talk about how parenting has impacted Signe's leadership style and get her insights on handling the stress that is often associated with tech leadership. From addressing unrealistic expectations to effectively balancing tasks, Signe generously shares her experiences and advice. Buckle up, listeners, for an episode full of value and inspiration. Let's get started!

Links to the Guest

• LinkedIn - Signe Julie Valeur Bodholdt
• Valeur Growth

Resources Mentioned

• Rick Rubin, The Creative Act
• Steven Covey, The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

Timestamps

• [00:01:22] - [00:01:27] Getting to know Signe
• [00:03:51] Leadership in big and small companies
• [00:05:06] Hypergrowth at Lunar
• [00:06:36] How to handle unrealistic expectations
• [00:10:28] The challenges of being a CMO
• [00:15:34] Advice for first time CMOs
• [00:18:05] Speak other leaders' languages
• [00:20:40] How having a family can help you become a better leader
• [00:24:50] How to balance tasks
• [00:26:48] How to deal with stress as a leader