S2E8 Juliana Baranowski: Finding Yourself in a New Career

Juliana Baranowski, Head of Platform at Brazilian VC firm Astella, shares how she unexpectedly moved from journalism and communications into venture capital. The conversation emphasizes not waiting for validation—especially for women—acting despite discomfort, being proactive and solution-oriented early in a career, and using a guiding vision of “the person I want to be” to step outside a comfort zone. 04:38 Discovering the ‘Connector’ Skill (and Why It Matters)05:34 Juliana's Career Path: From PR Dreams to Joining a VC Fund10:13 Impostor Syndrome in High-Performing Ecosystems13:36 Claiming Your Seat: Self-Investment, Feedback, and Owning Your Story16:28 Doing It Scared: Perfectionism, Anxiety, and Pushing Past Discomfort19:01 Becoming Your Future Self: Values, Vision, and Long-Term Reflection23:04 How to Know What You Want 26:47 Advice for Your 20s32:45 How to Show Professionalism Early: Proactivity and Structured Solutions34:35 What Makes Great Founders41:08 How VCs Evaluate the ‘Why’: Deep Dives Beyond the PitchFind Juliana on LinkedInhttps://linkedin.com/in/julianabaranowskiFollow us on social media for more content https://www.instagram.com/theadultstableshowhttps://tiktok.com/@theadultstableshow