Every Pivot Started with Curiosity | Jess Furman on Reinventing Yourself

What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't your circumstances... but your identity? Most people think a pivot means starting over. Jess Furman sees it differently. In this episode of the Pivot Podcast, Cristina Dam sits down with Emmy-nominated creative executive, futurist, musician, entrepreneur, and Web3 pioneer Jess Furman to explore what it really takes to reinvent yourself—without losing who you are. From overcoming a difficult childhood through music, to leaving behind one career after another, to becoming a respected leader in technology and innovation, Jess shares how curiosity has guided every major pivot in her life. This conversation isn't really about AI or Web3. It's about becoming the kind of person who can adapt, grow, and thrive no matter how much the world changes. In this episode: • Why curiosity is your greatest superpower • How childhood adversity shaped resilience • The power of saying yes before you're ready • Reinventing yourself without starting over • Why identity keeps people stuck • Building confidence through action • AI, creativity, and the future of work • Finding the right community • Letting go of who you were to become who you're meant to be If you've ever wondered whether it's too late to change your life, this conversation is for you.