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From Shy Year 7 Student to Entrepreneur: Asti’s Journey of Confidence and Innovation
Episode 463rd June 2026 • Chatting with Channing • Channing School
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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/

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