EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 26 MIN
41: From Diplomacy to Venture Capital: Career Pivots, Imposter Syndrome, and Belonging
from One Handshake · host Jillian Vorce
In this conversation, Kevin Eustatia-Palm joins Jillian to talk about his journey from a small island in the Dutch Caribbean to the halls of the United Nations and into the world of venture capital.He shares what it was like to make history at the UN, why he left diplomacy to create more direct impact, and how he built a VC firm that not only funds Caribbean startups but also supports them with shared services.Kevin and Jillian explore imposter syndrome, overestimating others while underestimating ourselves, and the power of admitting when you don’t know something.They also dig into introversion, modern networking tools, and why the best opportunities often come from listening first and treating every new connection as a seed you’re planting for the future.This episode is for anyone navigating change, recalibrating their career, or rethinking what real success and connection look like.Visit One Handshake for more about these conversations and for more about what what the community is building.https://onehandshake.co/
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In this episode, Kevin Eustatia-Palm shares how he went from representing his island at the United Nations to leading a fast-growing venture capital firm in the Caribbean. We talk about making history, navigating big career pivots, and why alignment matters more than achievement alone. Kevin also opens up about imposter syndrome, ego, and how to build relationships that actually mean something.
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