"The Transition to Portfolio programme not only taught me how to become an effective advisor but also opened doors to meaningful conversations with startups that need my expertise."
Can you tell us about your professional background and the key skillsets you bring to your portfolio career (e.g., sector expertise, leadership experience, technical skills, governance, finance, etc.)?
I am a professional media buyer & user acquisition growth expert with 15 years in the AdTech industry and specializing in Advertising Data and Analytics for the past 4 years.
What motivated you to join the Transition to Portfolio program?
I've often heard from other managers in my field that they've been hired to help startups as well as large corporations by being NEDs and Advisors so I decided to do this programme and learn to become one as well.
What impact has completing the Transition to Portfolio programme had on your portfolio career, whether that be access to fractional, independent director or non-executive roles?
Firstly the knowledge of how to do it and secondly it has opened the door for me to begin speaking with potential companies who might need someone with my skillset.
Which aspects of the programme helped you the most to prepare for future portfolio opportunities?
Besides the educational portion of the programme, probably my Mentor.
How have the skills and knowledge gained through Connectd supported you in securing or approaching these positions?
The understanding of what these positions really entail and the entire world of it.
Do you feel more confident and prepared to take on non-executive director fractional executive/board advisor roles after participating with Connectd.
Absolutely.
