Susannah Duke, a highly accomplished individual with a background in environmental science and finance, has achieved success through her unwavering dedication to hard work, confidence, and networking. Now working at Pelion Venture Partners as a Principal.
As a former college soccer play she has drawn from her experiences as she transitioned into the finance world, Duke firmly believes in the importance of hard work, confidence, and networking in achieving success. She emphasizes that effort trumps intelligence and that with confidence and competitiveness, one can catch up to anyone.
She also underscores the significance of networking, both within and outside one's existing network, and encourages students and athletes to leverage their time in school to forge valuable connections.
Join Eric Mika and Susannah Duke as they delve deeper into these insights on the next episode of the Now For Later podcast.
Timestamps:3:09 Navigating Work-Life Balance as a Working Mother & Transitioning from College Athlete to Finance Success
7:50 Unexpected Career Path Shaped by College Soccer
17:10 The Power of Authentic Networking for Growth
27:41 Building a Solid Financial Foundation for Athletes
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