Shownotes
Discover how Asti Wagner transformed her childhood shyness into a thriving business. In this inspiring conversation, she shares her educational background, the inception of Invyted, and lessons learned along the entrepreneurial path.
Key topics:
- Asti’s early school experiences and overcoming shyness at Channing
- Her favourite subjects: maths and economics, and their influence on her career
- The journey post-university: from studying economics to building Invited
- How the idea for Invited was born from personal frustration with booking processes
- Navigating university life during COVID and gaining real-world experience
- The entrepreneurial mindset: risk-taking, fearlessness, and starting young
- Building a business with family support and in-depth market research
- The importance of learning from mistakes and resilience in startups
- The rapid growth of Invited and plans for international expansion
- Advice for students and parents: embracing passions and making the most of school years
Links:
https://www.invyted.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/asti-wagner-246249175/