EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 38 MIN
From Aussie Dreams to Silicon Valley: Curiousity & Mentorship with Tessa Osborne
from Bee Formless™ Flow Driven CEO
Energetic, insightful, and wise beyond her 25 years. With Tessa Osborne (Investment Analyst, Plug and Play Tech Center), we explore life, leadership, and business from the inside out - saying yes to the unknown at 23, navigating the noise of startup life, and learning how clarity, mentorship, and curious ambition shape the next generation of leaders.Tessa’s story truly lit me up. Her courage to leap continents, embrace uncertainty, and redefine what success looks like in a high-velocity world reminded me that success isn’t about age, it’s about alignment, presence, and just going for it.Through the Bee Formless™ methodology, we explored:LEARN (Letting go)✨ Life Overload: new environments, self-doubt, and finding high flow to shine your brightest, through presence✨ Silicon Valley Dreams: when one bold “yes” changes everythingUNLEARN (Reimagine & reshape)✨ From Aussie Startup Roots to Silicon Valley VC: how creating your future fuels growth at any age✨ Age Bias in Leadership & Business: bridging generational gaps in venture, AI, and innovationRELEARN (Test & implement)✨ Mentorship as a Superpower: how to seek, build, and sustain meaningful guidance from the outset✨ AI Revolution: the new edge in early-stage investing and how analysts decode the noiseACTIVE RECOVERY (Reflect & reset)✨ Overseas Flow: staying grounded while pursuing global dreams, rituals for energy and clarity✨ Human-First Investing: helping founders beyond capital by integrating drive with restAbout Tessa Osborne:Tessa is an Investment Analyst at Plug and Play Tech Center, the global innovation platform and early-stage investor headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with more than 8,000 accelerator investments since 2006. She supports sourcing, diligence, and founder growth across Plug and Play’s startup ecosystem.Where to find more from Tessa🌐 Website: www.plugandplaytechcenter.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-osborne-134097226Where will you say yes to the unknown this week, one decision that could shift your career or confidence forward? 👇#BeeFormless #FlowDrivenVC #LearnUnlearnRelearn #VentureCapital #WomenInVC #EarlyStageInvesting #Curiousity #FounderMindset #InsideOutTransformation #SoulfulHighFlowConsciousLeadership #MentorshipMatters #FutureOfLeadership #NextGenLeaders #CollectiveHighFlow #AussieinSiliconValley
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Energetic, insightful, and wise beyond her 25 years. With Tessa Osborne (Investment Analyst, Plug and Play Tech Center), we explore life, leadership, and business from the inside out - saying yes to the unknown at 23, navigating the noise of startup life, and learning how clarity, mentorship, and curious ambition shape the next generation of leaders.Tessa’s story truly lit me up. Her courage to leap continents, embrace uncertainty, and redefine what success looks like in a high-velocity world reminded me that success isn’t about age, it’s about alignment, presence, and just going for it.Through the Bee Formless™ methodology, we explored:LEARN (Letting go)✨ Life Overload: new environments, self-doubt, and finding high flow to shine your brightest, through presence✨ Silicon Valley Dreams: when one bold “yes” changes everythingUNLEARN (Reimagine & reshape)✨ From Aussie Startup Roots to Silicon Valley VC: how creating your future fuels growth at any age✨ Age Bias in Leadership & Business: bridging generational gaps in venture, AI, and innovationRELEARN (Test & implement)✨ Mentorship as a Superpower: how to seek, build, and sustain meaningful guidance from the outset✨ AI Revolution: the new edge in early-stage investing and how analysts decode the noiseACTIVE RECOVERY (Reflect & reset)✨ Overseas Flow: staying grounded while pursuing global dreams, rituals for energy and clarity✨ Human-First Investing: helping founders beyond capital by integrating drive with restAbout Tessa Osborne:Tessa is an Investment Analyst at Plug and Play Tech Center, the global innovation platform and early-stage investor headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA, with more than 8,000 accelerator investments since 2006. She supports sourcing, diligence, and founder growth across Plug and Play’s startup ecosystem.Where to find more from Tessa🌐 Website: www.plugandplaytechcenter.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessa-osborne-134097226Where will you say yes to the unknown this week, one decision that could shift your career or confidence forward? 👇#BeeFormless #FlowDrivenVC #LearnUnlearnRelearn #VentureCapital #WomenInVC #EarlyStageInvesting #Curiousity #FounderMindset #InsideOutTransformation #SoulfulHighFlowConsciousLeadership #MentorshipMatters #FutureOfLeadership #NextGenLeaders #CollectiveHighFlow #AussieinSiliconValley
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