How to Build a Massively Profitable Business From the Ground Up, Even with NO Experience

How do you build a business as a grad student with zero experience in business? And what about when you need to grow it quickly? What are some tips to getting Venture Capital funding?Ashley Kalinauskas is the founder and CEO of Torigen Pharmaceuticals, a start‑up that resulted from her graduate thesis project at the University of Notre Dame. She has helped create an affordable veterinary cancer treatment, VetiVax, and made it available commercially.In this episode you’ll learn:How to start and grow a business with no experienceWhen you need VC funding in your businessA simple tip to give you sacred time in your working daysTake a listen to learn from those who went before you.Notable Moments:12:40 - Ashley on starting out as an entrepreneur18:33 – Raising venture capital money as a woman entrepreneur26:41 – Maintaining a personal life while growing a business29:42 – Finding and honoring sacred time33:29 – Avoiding these hiring mistakes36:49 – Stepping into your confidenceConnect with Ashley!Torigen WebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedInAshley’s LinkedInMentioned on the Show:Jolene Delisle Episode -  Apple  SpotifyFull Focus PlannerI'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call.Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper. ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like getting clients, imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~