The myth of starting from zero

Jul 3, 2026

Having worked as an impact investor, fundraiser, media consultant and now brand leader. Your career switches bring more to the table than you think...

You have picked the best ingredients from every restaurant. Now create that unique dish.

A line from the show “The Bear” conveys the idea better than any corporate speak:

"I think that's what makes a restaurant special. It's not the food, it's the people. And you know, you go to all these different places, and you work with all these different chefs, and you take a little piece of everybody with you. And then, when you finally open your own place, it's just this beautiful patchwork of everyone you've ever loved."

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Irrespective of industry, logic remains the same

My finance professor once said that if a genie ever shows up, we should wish for the ability to accurately predict revenue. On the other hand, costs require no such magic.

However, since I found no genie:

1) Plan your costs diligently

2) Determine what revenue would you need

3) See where reality lands -> adjust accordingly

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An opportunity to own your unique perspective

Often, being an outsider means you have a unique perspective. Share it!